Scholarships

At Leadership WA we recognise that not everyone will have the financial means to participate in our Programs and Courses. As such, we offer a range of Scholarship to make our leadership Programs more accessible to a wider range of participants.

These Scholarships are offered both through the Leadership WA Foundation, and in conjunction with our partner organisations.

Please see our range of Scholarships below. We also suggest you check back regularly and follow us socials to learn of any new Scholarships that become available.

Ahead of Applying | Please note the following:

• Travel and accommodation for regional applicants is not included in Scholarships, unless clearly stated. 
• Applicants working in State or Federal Government Departments or Agencies are typically not eligible Scholarships (other than LeadAbility).
• Many Government Departments offer places on Leadership WA Programs via internal processes. We suggest you contact your Organisational Development team to ask if funded places are available and the process to apply.
• If you are applying from the Department of Education, please do not select a Scholarship (the Leadership Institute are providing the Scholarship rather than Leadership WA). Prior to submitting you can elect that your employer will pay.
• If you have any questions, we are always happy to help. Please email or call Danni at danni.wick@leadershipwa.org.au | (08) 6381 6700.

2025 Rising Leadership Program

Leadership WA Foundation Scholarships

Leadership WA have a limited number of Scholarships available for those working in small-medium* not-for-profit organisations, small businesses or who are sole traders, wishing to participate in our Programs.

The Scholarship covers the Program Organisation Fee, with the Personal Fee and any travel and accommodation required, the responsibility of the participant.

If you would like to apply for a Scholarship, you can elect to do so in your application, as the option and questions form part of the online application.

• Applications for the 2025 Rising Leadership Program (March Cohort) are open until the 9 December 2024.
• Applications for the 2025 Rising Leadership Program (June Cohort) are open until the 31 March 2025.
• We invite you to start your application here

*for the purpose of our Scholarship, small-medium NFPs are assessed as those with an annual income of $20 million or less. If you are uncertain, please contact us.

Leadership WA – LeadAbility Scholarships

Thanks to the support of the Department of Communities (Disability Services) with whom we share a vision to build strong and inclusive communities, we are delighted to offer LeadAbility Scholarships for those with a lived experience of disability or who work in the sector, wishing to participate in our Programs.

LeadAbility Scholarships cover the Program Organisation Fee, with the Personal Fee the responsibility of the participant.

If you would like to apply for a Scholarship, you can elect to do so in your application, as the option and questions form part of the online application.

• Applications for the 2025 Rising Leadership Program (March Cohort) are open until the 9 December 2024.
• Applications for the 2025 Rising Leadership Program (June Cohort) are open until the 31 March 2025.
• We invite you to start your application here

Regional Applicants | Mt Burdett Foundation Scholarships

The Mt Burdett Rural and Regional Advancement Foundation and the Leadership WA Foundation are proud to offer emerging leaders in regional Western Australia the opportunity to further build their leadership capability, through two scholarships onto the 2024 Rising Leadership Program. Applicants can apply for either cohort.

To be eligible, participants must live and work in regional Western Australia and be passionate about using their leadership to meaningfully impact community. Click here for more information.

The Foundation’s vision is that by investing strategically in new initiatives and people, they create a vibrant, resilient community to ensure a healthy future for both the Esperance region and across rural and regional Western Australia.

The Scholarship covers the full Program Fee (inclusive of the Personal Fee). Please note that any travel and accommodation required are the responsibility of the participant.

If you would like to apply for a Scholarship, you can select to do so in your application, as the option and questions form part of the online application.

• Applications for the 2025 Rising Leadership Program (March Cohort) are open until the 9 December 2024.
• Applications for the 2025 Rising Leadership Program (June Cohort) are open until the 31 March 2025.
• We invite you to start your application here

2024 Scholarships | May be offered in 2025 (TBA)

Pilot Scholarships offered in 2024; renewal for 2025 will be advised. Please visit this page regularly or follow us on LinkedIn to view the latest Scholarship opportunities.

Rising Leadership Program | Community Leadership Scholarship 2024 

The Community Leadership Scholarship was created by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, in support of mid-career leaders working in a small-medium* sized not-for-profit organisation, within the fields of family and domestic violence (FDV), youth justice, Aboriginal community support/ACCOs or renewable energy, enabling them to participate in the Rising Leadership Program in 2024 (in either the March or July cohorts).

This Scholarship covers the full Program fee. Please note that there is one Scholarship available in 2024. Any travel and accommodation required will be the responsibility of the participant.

Rising Leadership Program | Construction Training Fund (CTF) Construction Sector Leaders Scholarships 2024 

The Construction Training Fund supports Western Australia’s building and construction industry to meet its demand for skilled workers, while supporting the development of a modern and progressive building and construction industry.

These scholarships are aimed at mid-career leaders who are actively working in the WA construction sector, in an area the CTF supports, looking to participate in the Rising Leadership Program in 2024.

There were two scholarships offered, that covered the full Program fee – one for a metropolitan and one for a regional applicant. The regional scholarship also included travel and accommodation.

Discover more about CTF here.

Scholarship availability for 2025 will be advised soon.

Signature Leadership Program | Scholarships closed for 2025

Leadership WA Foundation Scholarships

Leadership WA have a limited number of Scholarships available for those working in small-medium* not-for-profit organisations, small businesses or who are sole traders, wishing to participate in the Signature Leadership Program.

The Scholarships cover the Program Organisation Fee, with the Personal Fee and any travel and accommodation required, the responsibility of the participant.

If you would like to apply for a Scholarship, you can elect to do so in your application as the Scholarship option and questions form part of the application.

• Applications are now closed

*for the purpose of our Scholarship, small-medium NFPs are assessed as those with an annual income of $20 million or less. If you are uncertain, please contact us.

Leadership WA – LeadAbility Scholarships

Thanks to the support of the Department of Communities (Disability Services) with whom we share a vision to build strong and inclusive communities, we are delighted to offer a LeadAbility Scholarship for those with a lived experience of disability or who work in the sector, wishing to participate in our Signature Leadership Program.

The Scholarships cover the Program Organisation Fee, with the Personal Fee and any travel and accommodation required, the responsibility of the participant.

If you would like to apply, you can select to do so in your application as the Scholarship option and questions form part of the online application form.

• Applications are now closed

DLGSC Leadership in Culture and the Arts Scholarship

Generously funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Leadership in Culture and the Arts Scholarship is aimed at supporting senior leaders who are employed by small – medium* Western Australian not for profit organisations/associations, to enhance the impact of arts and culture in the State. (Please note that volunteer roles are not included in this Scholarship)

Discover more about this Scholarship, including eligibility requirements, by viewing the brochure here.

• Applications are now closed

DLGSC Leadership in Sports and Recreation Scholarship

Generously funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Leadership in Sport and Recreation Scholarship is aimed at supporting senior leaders who are who are employed by small – medium* Western Australian not for profit organisations/associations working to enhance the impact of sport and recreation in WA. (Please note that volunteer roles are not included in this Scholarship)

Discover more about this Scholarship, including eligibility requirements, by viewing the brochure here.

• Applications are now closed

DLGSC Leadership in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) Communities Scholarship

Generously funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Leadership in the CaLD Communities Scholarship is aimed at supporting senior leaders who are who are employed by small – medium* Western Australian not for profit organisations/associations working to the benefit of culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CaLD) in WA. (Please note that volunteer roles are not included in this Scholarship)

If you would like more information about the definition of CaLD communities, please see the DLGSC Fact Sheet here.

Discover more about this Scholarship, including eligibility requirements, by viewing the brochure here.

• Applications are now closed.

*for the purpose of these Scholarships, small-medium NFPs are assessed as those with an annual income of $20 million or less. If you are uncertain, please contact us.

GGA CBH Growing Leaders Scholarship (2025 Applications are now closed)

The GGA CBH Growing Leaders Scholarship Program supports two members of the Western Australian grain growing industry to undertake the Signature Leadership Program each year.

The Scholarship aims to build a pool of growers ready to take on leadership positions in the grain industry, within Grower Groups, and even at CBH, with a focus on building capacity

With a commitment to developing leadership for social impact and championing courageous leadership, Leadership WA believes this Scholarship initiative presents a valuable opportunity to ensure the complexity of agricultural perspectives and challenges are explored and shared with the leaders of today and tomorrow.

The Scholarships cover the Full Program Fee (including the Personal Fee). Please note that any travel and accommodation required are the responsibility of the participant.

If you would like to apply, you can select to do so in your application as the Scholarship option and questions form part of the online application form.

Discover more about the GGA CBH Growing Leaders Scholarship by visiting the Grower Group Alliance (GGA).

• Applications for the Scholarship for 2025 are now closed.
• 2026 Applications will open in mid-2025.