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    2019 APPMA Scholarship now open: applications close 22 February 2019

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    2019 APPMA SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN: APPLICATIONS CLOSE 22 FEBRUARY 2019

    The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), are pleased to announce that submissions are open for the tenth annual Scholarship program which will enable one lucky packaging technologist, designer or engineer in Australia the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9,000.

    WHO AM I?

    Diploma in Packaging Technology students are from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, and are typically experienced practitioners or managers in technical, sales/marketing, QA, purchasing, engineering or design.

    WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

    Completion of the Diploma in Packaging Technology demonstrates your commitment to your career and to the industry. Delegates who successfully complete the Diploma are equipping themselves for senior positions within the packaging industry.

    Entries are now open for the 2019 APPMA Diploma in Packaging Technology Scholarship with submissions closing on the 22nd of February. The winner of the Scholarship will be announced at the APPMA 2019 Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner; which will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, during AUSPACK on the 27th of March 2019.

    (Pictured: Last year's scholarship winner Nathan Leong, left, with APPMA Chairman Mark Dingley, right.)

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