The Faith-based round of the ICDA diversity scholarships is for those working or volunteering at organisations that work to advance or promote religious or spiritual beliefs and practices, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Buddhism, and their sub-types, as well as other sacred and spiritual belief systems.

Throughout Australia, there are many faith-based organisations seeking to improve our society, offering homeless people a safe place to sleep, food to the hungry, and education and help to those who need it in many different ways. The Faith-based round of the ICDA diversity scholarships is for those working or volunteering at organisations that work to advance or promote religious or spiritual beliefs and practices, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Buddhism, and their sub-types, as well as other sacred and spiritual belief systems.

While ICDA has offered scholarships in the past for Australia's premier diploma-level governance qualification, rounds this year will offer opportunities to more individuals across more sectors, providing a leg-up to the most under-represented groups in the country.

Scholarship funding

The full cost of the Diploma of Governance is $4,500, comprising enrolment, assessment and administration. Partial scholarship recipients are liable for the remainder ($3,500).

The $1000 partial scholarships have been fast tracked to allow students to apply immediately for any of the targeted sub-sectors (this listing is about the faith based sub-sector), with decisions to be made on eligibility within 10 days of submission.

Applicants must demonstrate:

1. their experience sitting on a board or working closely with a board of directors
2. their passion for faith-based charities
3. the main opportunities and challenges for faith-based charities
4. their reasons for wanting to improve their governance skills

Applicants must also agree to the terms and conditions

Please note previous scholarship recipients are ineligible to apply.

• Phone: (03) 9320 6800
• Email: diploma@communitydirectors.com.au