Scholarships

At Leadership WA we recognise everyone may not have the financial means to participate in our Programs and Courses. We offer a range of scholarships through the Leadership WA Foundation, and in partnership with external organisations. For a list of our current scholarships, see below.

Leadership WA Foundation Scholarships

Leadership WA have a limited number of scholarships available for not-for-profits (or suitable small businesses or sole traders) wishing to participate in our Programs and Courses. These scholarships cover the Organisation Fee only. The Personal Fee and any travel and accommodation would be the responsibility of the participant.  If you would like to apply for one, you can elect to do so in your application.

Culture and the Arts Scholarship – Signature Leadership Program

The Culture and Arts Scholarship, funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, is aimed at supporting those working to enhance the impact of arts and culture in Western Australia.

This Scholarship provides one fully funded place on the 2024 Signature Leadership Program, a fundamental opportunity for a senior leader contributing to a more vibrant Western Australia.

Please learn more about this opportunity, including eligibility requirements here.

LeadAbility Scholarships

Leadership WA have a limited number of scholarships available for people with lived experience of disability, or those who work in the sector, wishing to participate in our Programs and Courses. If you would like to apply for one, you can select to do so in your application form.

These scholarships are generously supported by the Department of Communities (Disability Services), who share our vision to build strong and inclusive communities.

GGA CBH Growing Leaders Scholarship Program – Signature Leadership Program

The GGA CBH Growing Leaders Scholarship Program has been designed to offer members of the Western Australian grain growing industry access to leadership development with Leadership WA.

The program provides two scholarships annually for the Signature Leadership Program.

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.

Mt Burdett Scholarships – Rising Leadership Program

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 2023 June Rising Leadership Program.

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.