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Victorian Women’s Governance Scholarship Program in Australia, 2015

The Victorian Women’s Governance is offering 34 women scholarships to undertake training with the prestigious Australian Institute of Company Directors. Full fee scholarships (not including accommodation and travel costs) will be awarded. The scholarship recipients will also receive 12 months membership of the Australian Insitute of Company Directors. Applicants should live in Victoria and be a member of the Victorian Women’s Register. Applicants can apply till August 18, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to undertake the Company Directors Course. 
Course Level:
Scholarships are available to undertake training with the prestigious Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Scholarship Provider:
Victorian Government and the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Scholarship can be taken at:
Australia

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Eligibility: To be considered for a scholarship, candidates must:
-Be female;
-Be a current member of a board of a not for profit organisation which is in receipt of Victorian state government funding;
-Be a resident of Victoria and a member of the Victorian Women’s Register at the time of application;
-Agree to course time and deadline commitments and be able to provide their own transport and travel costs;
-Commit to undertake the assessment component of the Company Directors Course;
Currently have the right to remain in Australia to work and study for a period of at least five years (you will be required to show proof of visa status); and
-Not currently be, or have previously been, disqualified as a company director.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants must be a resident of Victoria.

Scholarship Description: Victorian Women's Governance Scholarship ProgramThe Victorian Women’s Governance Scholarships are a joint initiative of the Victorian Government and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. The training consists of the equivalent of 110 hours of study, with 30 hours of face to face study. The program is aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills and confidence of Victorian women to enable them to join private, public and community sector boards and to effectively contribute as a Director.

Number of award(s): There are 34 scholarships available.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Full fee scholarships (not including accommodation and travel costs) will be awarded. The scholarship recipients will also receive 12 months membership of the Australian Insitute of Company Directors.

Selection Criteria: The scholarship will be offered to eligible women from diverse backgrounds from around Victoria. The Selection Panel is seeking to identify candidates with some board experience that will enable them to contribute to the highly interactive group discussions during the course. It is expected that candidates have a basic level of financial literacy to undertake the program.

Notification: The successful applicants will be announced in October 2014.

Online Application: Applicants can apply online.

 Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants can apply till August 18, 2014.

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