The Garner Family Award

The Garner Family Award is a scholarship offered by Federation University Australia to support students undertaking courses leading to careers in the minerals industry. The award is valued at $2,000 and is available to one student per year. Named after Eric and Noelle Garner, the scholarship honors Eric Garner's extensive career in the resources sector spanning over 60 years and his contributions to the mining industry, as well as Noelle Garner's commitment to the mining community. The award is open to both domestic and international students who are either new/commencing or continuing students at Federation University Australia. Eligible students must be enrolled in higher education programs at the bachelor, honours, or postgraduate level in the Ballarat location. The scholarship specifically targets students pursuing educational pathways that will lead to professional careers in the minerals and mining industry, reflecting the Garner family's long-standing dedication to advancing the resources sector in Australia and internationally.