Board Governance Prescribed Body Corporate and Indigenous Community Organisation Scholarship Program
Posted: January 22nd, 2026
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has partnered with BHP to offer a scholarship program for First Nations leaders and Board Directors, designed to build strong governance skills, support community decision-making and prepare future leaders for potential board roles.
The next round of the program will be held in WA between February to May 2026.
The scholarship includes:
- AICD’s Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors, a 1.5 day course, delivered face-to-face in Perth.
- A half-day leadership workshop delivered by JY Australia, focussed on community and cultural values, to ensure scholars can contribute to collective decision-making in a way that respects traditional leadership structures.
- Reimbursement of reasonable travel costs to attend the course delivery, including 2 nights’ accommodation and meal allowance.
- Virtual coaching sessions focussed on: Values, The Board and CEO Relationship, Strategic Planning for the New Year, and End-of-Year Financials and Reporting (four sessions in total) led by Jahna Cedar OAM GAICD.
- Invitation to attend AICD’s First Nations Community of Practice sessions – which provide an invaluable space for First Nations leaders to connect, share experiences, and strengthen their governance capabilities together, drawing on both traditional and contemporary knowledge.
Applications are now open, closing on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. If you are interested in applying but are concerned about the timing of this deadline, email the AICD Scholarships Team at scholarships@aicd.com.au.Find out more and apply on the AICD Scholarships platform.