Selleys Stick With It Scholarship
| Status | Application Dates | Value |
| Open |
Open: 8th September 2025 Close: 26th October 2025 |
$10,000 |
Financial support for timber trades students
The Selleys "Stick With It" Scholarship aims to support ambitious students entering their final year of Carpentry and Joinery studies at Melbourne Polytechnic.
This scholarship will provide financial assistance and business mentoring to students who show a commitment to completing their studies and a clear ambition to start their own business within the trades industry. It aims to empower the next generation of entrepreneurial tradies who are ready to take initiative, innovate and build their own path.
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- Be enrolled in the final year of the Carpentry and Joinery program at Melbourne Polytechnic. Courses include:
- Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322
- Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220
- Certificate III in Joinery CPC31920
- Certificate III in Shopfitting CPC30120
- Be committed to completing your course and pursuing a career in the industry.
Number of scholarships available
1
Selection criteria
Applications are reviewed by a selection panel and assessed based on the following questions and criteria:
- Outline your personal and/or professional background, including any challenges or setbacks you have overcome.
- What attracted you to pursue a career in carpentry & joinery?
- A written statement describing your career goals and business aspirations, including any early-stage plans or ideas to launch your own business in the industry. You are encouraged to include a business proposal, concept plan, portfolio, sketches or other creative materials that demonstrate your initiative and entrepreneurial thinking.
- How will the scholarship help you to pursue your business goals and complete your training? How do you intend to utilise the funding?
- A personal and/or professional reference
- Any additional supporting documentation to support your application that you have not yet shared.
How to apply
- Go to our scholarship application portal
- Click the Login via SAML button
- Enter your Melbourne Polytechnic student email address and password
- Find the Selleys ‘Stick With It’ Scholarship at the bottom of the page
- Complete the application
You are required to provide supporting documents such as a personal and/or professional reference.
Contact scholarships@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au for more information.
About Martin Selley"Martin Selley’s story is one of resilience, craftsmanship, and a “never give up” attitude. Born in Germany in 1897, he fled Nazi persecution and arrived in Australia in 1939 with his wife, young son, and only a few pounds to his name. Starting over in Sydney, he mixed products by hand, carried heavy materials himself, and pushed through countless setbacks until his hard work and persistence paid off. Through determination and innovation, Martin turned his skills into practical solutions that set new standards for quality, eventually building the iconic household brand, Selleys. Guided by integrity, ambition, and a commitment to helping others, he proved that even the toughest challenges can be overcome with courage and perseverance. His legacy continues to inspire those chasing their own goals today." |
Sponsored by Selleys
This scholarship is made possible through the generous support of Selleys, who are committed to helping students achieve their goals with resilience, craftsmanship, and a "never give up" attitude.