First Peoples Leading Scholarships | 85% Funding for Leadership Programs

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Summary:

First Peoples Leading, in partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation, offers scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders to join their Next Gen, Impact, and Changemakers programs. The scholarship covers 85% of program fees (AUD $310–1,480 contribution from participant/employer). Applicants should be self-employed, students, or work in First Nations-led organisations or businesses. Selection is based on program alignment, potential community impact, financial need, and commitment. Applications are open year-round with multiple start dates. Short 3-question application (≤100 words each) via the online form.

Scholarship Name

First Peoples Leading Scholarships – Next Gen, Impact, and Changemakers Programs

Host / Organisation

First Peoples Leading in partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation

Level of Study / Program

• Leadership development programs: Next Gen, Impact, Changemakers

• Designed for emerging and established leaders

Value / Benefits

• Covers 85% of program fees

• Participant/employer pays remaining 15%:

  • Next Gen: AUD $310

  • Impact: AUD $870

  • Changemakers: AUD $1,480

Eligibility Criteria

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• Be self-employed, a student, or employed at:

  • Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation

  • First Nations-led not-for-profit

  • First Nations-owned business

Selection considers:

• Alignment with program

• Potential community/workplace impact

• Financial need

• Commitment to program

Application Deadline

• Applications open year-round

• Multiple program start dates

How to Apply

• Complete the online form (~5 minutes)

• Provide:

  • Contact of someone supporting your application (organisation/community)

  • Answers to 3 questions (≤100 words each):

    1. Leadership journey and aspirations

    2. Intended impact in community/workplace

    3. Why scholarship is important for participation

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the First Peoples Leading Scholarships – Next Gen, Impact, and Changemakers Programs

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