First Nations Director Scholarship Program

Participants will gain access to world-class governance education as well as culturally inclusive mentoring and workshop programs to build their network and professional skills as a director. 
It includes:
– the AICD Foundations of Directorship for Indigenous Organisations course (three days) and an additional day-long workshop facilitated by AIGI;
– accommodation to attend the course in a capital city;
– reimbursement of travel costs up to $500 (exc. GST) to attend the course in a a capital city;
– mentoring with seasoned First Nations company directors;
– industry workshops with a focus on cultural empowerment and governance ecosystem awareness;
– facilitated peer learning and networking opportunities and;
– one year membership to the AICD. 

Scholarship details

Value: Value may vary

Duration: 1 Year

Availability: 45 scholarships offered

Application dates

Closed

Open: 26/11/2023
Close: 03/12/2023

Options


This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Areas of study:

  • Business and management

At Institution:

Any institution

Study level:

  • Short executive courses

Study Load:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Location:

  • TAS
  • VIC
  • WA
  • ACT
  • NSW
  • NT
  • SA
  • QLD

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– currently sit on a board or committee of a member (or subsidiary member) organisation of the Coalition of Peaks;
– be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be accepted as such by the community in which you live;
– be aged 18 years or over;
– be an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
– have never been disqualified from being a director of a corporation or organisation;
– agree to the Scholarships timings and commitments;
– provide with your application a letter of support from your organisation signed by the Chair, Board Member, CEO or Officer with authority to sign on behalf of the Board and/or CEO;
– provide supporting documentation to substantiate any responses in your Application and/or any other verification required and;
– agree to the T&Cs. 

How to Apply

Create a profile and apply here.