Scholarships

Our scholarship programs give promising individuals the opportunity to gain new skills and become leaders for a better future.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSED

First Nations Director Scholarship Program 2025/2026

This program is designed to develop a cohort of First Nations directors ready to contribute to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous boards across Australia.

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APPLICATIONS OPEN

Not-for-Profit Scholarship 2026/2027

This scholarship provides governance education to new and aspiring NFP directors seeking to deepen their understanding of directorship so they can give even more to the communities they serve.

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APPLICATIONS OPEN

Board Governance PBC & Indigenous Community Organisation Scholarship Program 2025

Thanks to a $1M donation from BHP, this program provided governance education to around 250 First Nations executives and aspiring board directors from Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) and Indigenous Community Organisations in Western Australia and South Australia.

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The real-world impact of scholarships

NFP Scholarship Recipient Charlotte Solomon2:01

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“Being able to learn from experienced directors and mentors [has] allowed me a better understanding of … how to better support a not-for-profit achieve their goals.

Charlotte Solomon
Board Member, Centre For Stories
AICD - Not-for-Profit Scholarship Recipient

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AICD scholarship programs are designed to empower directors from diverse backgrounds by providing access to our world-class courses.

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