The WA Government is inviting females in eligible trades apprenticeships (including plumbing) to apply for grants of $5000.

Announced on Friday 23 January, the Women in Trades Scholarship Program will award $5000 each to 100 women a year for four years, across five TAFE colleges.

The payment can be used for training costs and other associated expenses.

For full details including eligibility requirements and the application process, see Women in Trades Sholarships.

This is the WA Government media statement announcing the scholarships.