Submissions for APPMA scholarship closing soon

Submissions for the 4th annual APPMA 2012 Annual Scholarship program close on 11 May 2012.

The scholarship, sponsored by the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), will enable a packaging engineer to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology.

“The Diploma in Packaging Technology is a Level 5 qualification which is internationally recognised for those wishing to pursue a career in the packaging industry or for those who are already in the industry and who wish to extend their knowledge and expertise,” said APPMA Chair, Mark Dingley. “It has been offered by the AIP continuously since 1980 and has an exemplary record of successful students.”

“The Diploma prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain. The qualification is comprehensive and provides an opportunity to study the principles of packaging, packaging materials and packaging processes,” said Dingley.

The scholarship is targeted at two broad groups: people currently employed in the packaging industry who seek to broaden their knowledge and understanding and take on greater levels of responsibility; and those employed in the industry studying related subjects, such as packaging design, food science or technology, materials science or engineering and logistics.

Application forms are available from the APPMA and AIP websites. The 2012 recipient of the scholarship will be announced during the AIP National Conference, 14-15 June at Surfers Paradise.