The annual scholarship programme will enable one lucky packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a diploma in packaging technology. The Australian Packaging Machinery Association believe that the scholarship programme is an opportunity for packaging engineers to further their education in the field of packaging.
According to Australian Packaging Machinery Association, the annual scholarship programme enables the awardee to enrol in the Australian Institute of Packaging Diploma in packaging technology. The Diploma in packaging technology is a U.K. government accredited qualification and operated by the PIABC, in conjunction with the IoP, and has been offered by the AIP. The Diploma has been revised and updated and is offered on-line. The qualification is broad, and provides an opportunity to study the principles of packaging, packaging materials and packaging processes. The Diploma is a Degree-level qualification that prepares students to take responsibility for packaging operations at any level through the supply chain.