As a director of a not-for-profit, your organisation's mission is at the heart of what you do. With an NFP Scholarship, you can deepen your understanding of governance and give even more to the communities you serve.
Applications open: Monday 12 May 2025 |
Applications close: Sunday 15 June 2025 |
Applicant profile: New and aspiring directors of small to medium NFP organisations |
Scholarship value: Up to $1,800 |
Course: Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors |
Course duration: 1.5 days |
Lead from the heart
The NFP 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. We’re pleased to offer up to 375 places to new and aspiring NFP leaders across the country.
Each scholarship covers 100% of the cost of the AICD’s facilitator-led course, Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors. Travel and accommodation costs are not included.
Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors is delivered as a one-and-a-half day program.
You’ll learn the fundamental compliance and performance-related roles and responsibilities of not-for-profit leaders, specifically in the areas of governance, risk, financial performance and strategy.
Best suited to:
- first-time and aspiring directors of NFP companies or community organisations
- directors seeking to transition to NFP directorship
- executives who report directly to an NFP board.
Usual course cost: $1,350 (AICD members), $1,800 (non-members)
Scholarship courses are delivered between November 2025 and June 2026, with locations offered in metro, rural, regional and remote areas of Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA and WA.
NSW
- Sydney: flexible dates up to end of June 2026
- Newcastle: 12–13 March 2026
Vic
- Melbourne: flexible dates up to end of June 2026
- Geelong: 4–5 June 2026
Qld
- Brisbane: flexible dates up to end of June 2026
- Sunshine Coast: 12–13 February 2026
WA
- Perth: flexible dates up to end of June 2026
- Geraldton: 7–8 May 2026
SA
- Adelaide: flexible dates up to end of June 2026
- Mt Gambier: 13–14 Nov 2025
NT
- Darwin: flexible dates up to end of June 2026
- Alice Springs: 5–6 February 2026
Tas
- Hobart: flexible dates up to end of June 2026
- Launceston: 28-29 May 2026
The real-world impact of scholarships
Check your eligibility
Applications are open to both AICD members and non-members who are:
- current or aspiring directors or leaders of small to medium not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than $3Million. (See the ACNC's Charity Register or the Australian Business Register if you’re unsure.)
- 18 years old or over.
- Australian Citizens or permanent residents.
- not disqualified from serving as a director of any corporation or organisation.
- not graduates of the AICD’s Foundations of Directorship, Company Directors Course or Boardroom Mastery. (Graduates of these courses are considered over-qualified for this program.)
Applications are now open
Join your fellow NFP directors on this rewarding scholarship program, as you learn the fundamental principles of governance that will empower you to give even more to the communities you serve.
- Check that you meet the eligibility criteria and that the course date and location are suitable.
- Select ‘Apply now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application before midnight Sunday 15 June 2025.
- Successful candidates will be notified by the first week of August 2025. See scholarship Terms & Conditions.
We wish you the best on your directorship journey.
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