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Brian Seidler AM

The Brian Seidler AM Memorial Scholarship is open to applications from eligible apprentices, women or Indigenous Australians currently working in the Australian building and construction industry.

This scholarship is named after Brian Seilder AM, who was employed by the Master Builders Association of NSW for over 40 years and held the role of Executive Director for 25 years. He passed in March 2025 while still in the role. 

Brian was a champion of supporting those who faced challenges in the building and construction industry, with a particular passion to foster the careers of apprentices, women, and indigenous people, along with combating mental health. 

Brian was truly dedicated to the industry and the ongoing uplift of the industry.  His energy, tenacity, and high values are all attributes that made him an outstanding leader in the building and construction industry. 

Brian also championed the Master Builders Federation. While very focused on what was important to NSW, he also recognised the critical importance of all of the Master Builders organisations around the country working together under the banner of Master Builders Australia on national issues. 

The Brian Seidler Scholarship seeks to recognise those who Brian strongly supported, who also display his drive and vision for the industry at a national level. 

Eligibility

For exceptional efforts in the building and construction industry a recipient of the Brian Seidler AM Memorial Scholarship may be awarded $10,000 for use in approved training purposes.

To be awarded the Brian Seidler AM Memorial Scholarship, a recipient must:

  • Be an apprentice, woman or Indigenous Australian currently working in the Australian building and construction industry.
  • Display excellence in their field of work.
  • Display a passion for working in the building and construction industry
  • Be an inspiration to others through their drive, tenacity and strongly held values.
  • Strive to improve the culture of their workplace in such a manner as to encourage more apprentices, women and Indigenous Australians to work in the building and construction industry.
  • Work with an employer who is a member of a Master Builders Association, or they are a director of a company who is a member of a Master Builders Association.

Applications

The Brian Seidler AM Memorial Scholarship is open to applications from eligible apprentices, women or Indigenous Australians currently working in the Australian building and construction industry.

To apply for the Brian Seidler AM Memorial Scholarship, an application must be sent to a state or territory Master Builders organisation. The state or territory organisation will validate Master Builders membership and then forward the application to the judging panel.

The application should include a covering letter from the nominator that provides an overview of the nominee, details about the nominator, including their Master Builders membership, and the key reasons why the applicant should be considered in accordance with the criteria. The covering letter should be accompanied, as a minimum, with the following documentation:

  • Curriculum Vitae of the Nominee.
  • Letters of support from at least two (2) people, other than the nominator, who work with the nominee.
  • Letter from the nominee accepting the nomination, outlining why they should be considered and agreeing to make themselves available for an interview if they progress to that level of the judging process.

Any other relevant information will also be considered by the judging panel.

Applications should be sent to:

Award

In accordance with the criteria of the scholarship, the Brian Seidler AM Memorial Scholarship will only be awarded if the judging panel is satisfied that the exceptional level expected of a scholarship recipient has been met.

If a recipient has been selected, they will be announced at the National Awards night on Friday November 27, 2026

Further details regarding the scholarship and application process are available in the information sheet at the button below.

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