The Leaders round of the ICDA diversity scholarships is for those emerging leaders who aspire to contribute to change, drive innovation on boards and improve governance within their respective sectors.

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).

$1000 scholarships have been fast-tracked to allow prospective students to apply immediately for any of the following rounds, with decisions made on eligibility within 10 business days of submission.

Terms and Conditions

Applicants must demonstrate:

1. their experience sitting on a board or working closely with a board of directors
2. their passion for fostering greater representation of neurodivergent perspectives within the community sector
3. their reasons for wanting to improve their governance skills.

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