As one of a number of activities, the Mineworkers Trust grants scholarships each year to promising students from the families of mining and energy workers. Here is what one of this year's winners says about the scholarship:

I am proud to come from a family with a long line of coal miners who have experienced the highs and lows of the industry.

My great-grandfather, Alexander Parkinson, tragically died in a mine disaster due to a gas burst in Collinsville in October 1954.

My grandfather, Eric Skellen, worked at the No.2 mine in Collinsville and my Dad, Peter Purdie, works as a Deputy at North Goonyella.

As a youngster I have supported the Union through many campaigns including WorkChoices, and have taken part in many of the Labour/May Day rallies and festivities.

With the wonderful Union support I have received I will make sure I grab the opportunity to study hard and like my family before me, contribute to the well being of our great communities.

Cody Purdie pictured at Griffith University where he is studying a double degree in Bachelor of Information Technology and a Bachelor of Multimedia. Cody hopes to major in Project Management.

Applications for 2012 NOW OPEN

25 tertiary scholarships to the value of $5,000 may be awarded.

A $10,000 Kim Beazley Labour Studies Award may be awarded.

Application Form, Scholarship 2012

Lodge Secretary Assessment Form, Scholarship, 2012

Kim Beazley Labour Studies Award, 2012 - Application Form

Kim Beazley Labour Studies Award, 2012 - Lodge Secretary Assessment Form

Mineworkers Trust Scholarship Winners

Each year, Greg Patmore, Professor of Business and Labour History at Sydney University, judges the winners of the Mineworkers Trust Scholarships. 25 applicants are each awarded $5,000 for tertiary study.

Successful applicants for 2011 are: