CLOSED: Engagement Institute Governance Scholarship 2025

Applications for 2025 closed Sunday, 31 August.

The Engagement Institute’s Governance Scholarship supports the development of strong, values-based leadership across the community and stakeholder engagement profession.

Each year, one eligible member is awarded a scholarship of up to AU$10,000 to complete the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) or the New Zealand Institute of Directors NZIoD Company Directors’ Course — two of the most respected governance programs in Australasia.

What’s included:

• Reimbursement of course fees up to a maximum of AU$10,000
• Recognition at the Engagement Institute’s Annual Conference or NZ Symposium
• Opportunities to contribute insights and reflections back to the sector

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the Governance Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a current financial member of the Engagement Institute, residing in Australia or New Zealand, excluding students.
• Have held continuous Engagement Institute membership for at least the past 2 years and be a financial member at the time of being awarded the scholarship.
• Proven leadership in the field of engagement at a senior level and a commitment to professional development.
• Be available to complete the nominated course within 12 months of being awarded the scholarship. The course must be commenced within the same financial year (1 July – 30 June) in which the scholarship is awarded.
• Not have previously received the Governance Scholarship from the Engagement Institute.

How to Apply:

Expressions of Interest open annually. Applicants must complete a short form, provide a current CV, and respond to questions outlining their leadership experience and aspirations.

The scholarship winner will be awarded at the full discretion of the Engagement Institute. If no applications of sufficient merit are received, the Engagement Institute may determine not to award the scholarship.  The decisions of the Engagement Institute are final.

Applications for 2025 closed Sunday, 31 August.

For any questions, please contact us at membership@engagementinstitute.org.au.

Related documents

• Engagement Institute Governance Scholarship Terms and Conditions
• Engagement Institute Membership Terms and Conditions
• Engagement Institute Privacy Policy and Privacy Collection Statement