Scholarships

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

Our scholarships

Regional Not-for-Profit Scholarship 2026/27. <p>This scholarship offers leaders and directors in regional areas the opportunity to deepen their governance education so they can give more to the communities they serve. </p>
First Nations Foundations of Directorship Scholarship 2026/27. <p>Build the governance capability, confidence, and connections to shape the future through board leadership.</p>
First Nations Community Governance Pathways Scholarship 2026/27. <p>This scholarship supports future First Nations leaders through governance education, leadership development, and ongoing learning opportunities.</p>

The real-world impact of scholarships

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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.

All scholarships are open to AICD members and non-members, but eligibility may vary depending on the scholarship program.

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