Defence Gap Year and Technical Scholarship Programs

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year program has reduced its intake at the same time as new Defence Technical Scholarships are announced.

The Gap Year Program will reopen on 14 May 2011 for the 2012 intake.

There are a limited number of places available in the Army only. The Navy and Air Force Gap Year programs have been suspended.

The ADF Gap Year is highly competitive and is a 1 year contract with no suggestion of ongoing employment. If you are interested in ongoing employment with the ADF, either full-time or part-time, you are encouraged to also apply for other job roles.

Visit www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/gapyear/

Defence Technical Scholarships are a new initiative of the Federal Government announced in March 2011.

A Defence Technical Scholarship (DTS) is a fantastic opportunity for Year 11 and 12 students, intending to pursue an ADF general entry technical trade career after completing Year 12. The DTS rewards technically-savvy students for staying on at school and enrolling in specific subjects.

Year 11 recipients will receive $2000, paid over two semesters and successful Year 12 students will receive $3000, paid over two semesters. Although there is no obligation to join the Navy, Army or Air Force after the students finish school but they are required to tell us why you are interested in an ADF technical trade career as part of the selection process.

Visit www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/technicalscholarship/ for more information.

Please note: These programs are not aimed at Defence Families specifically but are open to all students.