Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand offer 4 scholarships annually to help students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage complete the CA...
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;
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
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.aicd.com.au/organisational-culture/business-ethics/change/first-nations-director-scholarship-program.html
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas 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.