The Disability round of the ICDA diversity scholarships has been created to equip those living with a disability with the knowledge and accreditation required to join a community board. 

Improving access to the boardroom for those living with a disability is about more than providing accessible meeting spaces, information and support. The Disability round of the ICDA diversity scholarships has been created to equip those living with a disability with the knowledge and accreditation required to join a community board.

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