
Australian Leadership Hub Launches to Develop For-Purpose Leadership
The Australian Leadership Hub is the new, enhanced identity of the Australian Scholarships Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to nurturing the leaders of charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations that are committed to fostering positive societal change.

Latest report - Building from purpose: Unlocking the power of Australia's NFP sector
This report highlights how many in the sector are above global averages on organisational health, yet there are key areas where the sector can improve...

A collective commitment is needed to secure the future of the not-for-profit sector
Louisa Graham, shares as pressure mounts on for-purpose organisations, effective leadership is more critical than ever, and the Australian Leadership Hub whose purpose is to develop leaders, is stepping up to deliver what the sector needs most.

Unlocking opportunities - the Harvard experience
The Harvard Club of Australia fellowships help fulfil the increasing demand for managerial skills and strategic decision-making within the not-for-profit sector.

Congrats to the CPA Program finance winners
Congratulations to the five CPA Australia - CPA Program scholarship recipients representing charities supporting Social Services, Education and Research, and Health Services in Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.

Wellbeing Governance at its best!
The Outstanding Leadership in Wellbeing Governance award recognises exceptional leadership in governing for strong wellbeing outcomes. The winner in 2023 Youth Projects shares their best-practice story.

Congrats to all our scholarship recipients in 2023
A big congratulations to all the not-for-profit scholarship applicants awarded scholarships to date in 2023. In partnership with our leading education providers, we have awarded...

Congrats to the 2023 ASF Leadership Program scholarship winners
Three fee-free scholarships to join the newly created for-purpose 2023 ASF Leadership Program in partnership with the AGSM @UNSW Business School.

For-purpose organisations across Australia to benefit from rising leaders studies
Seventy-nine scholarships have been awarded this year to not-for-profit leaders to join the 2023 McKinsey Rising Leaders Forum.

79 rising leaders benefit from leadership development scholarships
We are delighted to announce the McKinsey Rising Leaders Forum recipients for 2023. Seventy nine recipients have been selected to join the Rising Leaders Forum program in October this year.

Insights from a Talent Growth Leader
Angela Gaylard, People and Culture Manager at Youth Projects, was awarded as winner of the “Outstanding Leadership in Talent Growth” award in 2023. Angela shares her insights on growing talent at Youth Projects.

Thrive in the Era of the Visual Economy
Date : Wednesday 6 September 2023 Location & Time : Sydney 5.30 PM to 7.30PM Tickets : $22.49 +GST. Refreshments served

Winners of the 2023 Social Impact Fellowships
For the first time this year, the Australian Scholarships Foundation and Social Impact Hub collaborates to offer scholarships to the not-for-profit community. Five recipients from a large group of impressive applicants have been awarded scholarships.

Announcing the 2023 Kaplan Business School MBA winners
This year the Australian Scholarships Foundation and Kaplan Business School are delighted to award five 100% scholarships to not-for-profit leaders following a strong cohort of applicants.

Scholar stories - Narelle McGeoch
Recognising that both she and her workplace would benefit from an MBA skillset, Youthworks COO Narelle McGeoch took the leap and applied for an Australian Scholarships Foundation scholarship.

200 for-purpose board members benefit from governance scholarships
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), in partnership with the Australian Scholarships Foundation is pleased to announce recipients of the AICD Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors program in 2023.

National winners of AICD NFP scholarships
We would like to congratulate the 200 recipients from across Australia including directors, executives, and emerging directors of not-for-profit and charitable organisations with an annual income of less than $2 million.

Scholar insights - Matt Davis
Matt Davis, CEO of The Salvation Army Salvos Stores has made a significant contribution to the circular economy since receiving his scholarship and attending Harvard Business School as the recipient of the 2019 Ferris Family Fellowship.

The Stanford Scholar Experience
The 2022 recipients of the Stanford Australia Foundation Scholarship 2022 share their Stanford experience in the U.S.

A night celebrating our Award Finalists and Winners
Our inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards were held on 15 June 2023 in Sydney. It was a wonderful evening celebrating outstanding nor-for-profit leaders from across Australia. See photos from the night here.

Outstanding Leadership in Wellbeing Governance - 2023 Award Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Leadership in Wellbeing Governance Award. Entries were assessed their exceptional leadership in governing for strong wellbeing outcomes and whether the organisation has a reputation with staff and sector peers for prioritising the psychological safety of their employees/volunteers.

Winners announced in the inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards
The Australian Scholarships Foundation proudly announced the winners of their inaugural awards at a ceremony in Sydney on 15 June 2023. Read the Press Release with all the winners here.

Outstanding Education Provider - 2023 Award Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Education Provider Award. Entries were assessed on the impact and relevance of their programs for promoting outstanding professional development opportunities in the not-for-profit sector, including providing scholarships for the ongoing professional development of the sector and/or enhanced scholarship opportunities.

Outstanding Leader - 2023 Award Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Outstanding Leader Award. All entries were assessed on the impact their personal leadership has had on their organisation, their encouragement of talent growth by recognising, promoting and cultivating the skills of other high potential employees and their leadership in regards to innovation and system change.

Outstanding Leadership in Talent Growth - 2023 Award Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Leadership in Talent Growth Award. Entries were assessed on their approach to best practice leadership in regards to employee focus. This included their approach to professional development of staff, retention and attraction.

Outstanding Scholar - 2023 Award Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Scholar Award. Entries were assessed on their contribution to their organisations following studies undertaken as part of their scholarship, as well the real-life impact of their leadership.

Message from The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP
Message from The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury. Transcript from a speech given on 15 June 2023 at the ASF's Inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards. Transcript from a speech given on 15 June 2023.

Outstanding Emerging Leader - 2023 Award Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Outstanding Emerging Leader Award category. All entries were assessed on the impact their outstanding achievement for their organisation through their personal leadership, initiative and innovation. They were also assessed on their integrity, positive values and reputation amongst peers.

Natasha Kusmuk Awarded AGSL, Doctor of Business Leadership Scholarship for 2023
The Australian Scholarships Foundation and the Australian Graduate School of Leadership are delighted to announce Natasha Kusmuk as the Doctor of Business Leadership Scholarship recipient in 2023.

Scholarships in governance training awarded to leaders with disability
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in partnership with Australian Network on Disability congratulates the successful candidates in the 2023 Disability Leadership Scholarship program.

Partner with us and expand your audience
Education provider can help build a stronger for-purpose sector and a better society. Join us in offering education programs and scholarships for for-purpose leaders.

The 2023 Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family Fellowship recipients announced
Scholarship recipient announcement The Australian Scholarships Foundation and the Harvard Club of Australia are delighted to announce Jonathon (Jono) Peatfield and Renee Wilson as the Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family...

Not-for-profit leadership 2023 award finalists announced
We are delighted to announce the inaugural finalists for the 2023 Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards. Winners will be announced on June 15 in Sydney.

Congrats to the 2023 mentorship scholarship winners
Image: L to R Bianca Stern, General Manager, All Things Equal. The All Things Equal Cafe is based in Balaclava, Victoria. We are delighted to...

Join our celebration event
Date: Thursday, 15 June 2023.RSVP Wed 7 June Location & Time : 6.30PM pre-drinks Sydney Ticket Price : $110 +GST , $150 + GST

Connecting Leaders, Connecting Communities
Date : Monday, 5 June 2023 Location & Time : Melbourne, 3PM to 6 PM (Includes Networking) Tickets : Free to not-for-profit community

How can we address sector burnout?
Whether it’s by increasing sleep consistency or creating lighter workloads, these efforts could pay off in better outcomes and ability to retain talent.

Over $60,000 award prizes are available
There are more great reasons to get involved with the 2023 Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards this year with over $60,000 worth of professional development prizes available for the winners. Winners...

Opportunity to join global organisational health survey!
Non-profits with 20 plus staff can take the Organisational Health Index (OHI) survey, receive a custom report benchmarked against others and learn best practices to improve...

Why we need to recognise our leaders
Following the announcement of our inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards, Melinda Muth, Chair of the ASF shares why it is important to recognise and commend outstanding leadership. Entries close on 16 April 2023.

Moving from a wellbeing deficit to wellbeing surplus
The Xfactor Collective Foundation's mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the social sector. In 2023 they are supporting the Leadership in Wellbeing Governance Award as part of the 2023 Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards.

Future-ready: Are NFP leaders equipped?
Join us as Dominic Price, Futurist from Atlassian shares a unique perspective on the future of work and leading teams. Thursday, 27 April 2023, from 5.30 to 7.30 pm in Sydney.

Not-for-Profit Governance & Performance Study 2022-23
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Not-for-Profit Governance & Performance Study 2022-23 reveals the increased challenges and demands impacting directors in the Not-for-Profit sector.

Why we need leadership awards
Announcing our inaugural Not-For-Profit Leadership Awards Louisa Graham shares why awards are so important to acknowledge our leaders and strengthen the sector. Entries close on 2 April 2023.

Sam Crosby announced as the 2023 Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership recipient
Sam Crosby, Executive Director of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is the 2023 recipient of the Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership (Fulbright Scholarship).

Congrats to the scholarship winners of the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program for 2023
This year 27 scholarships have been awarded to not-for-profit executive leaders to join the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program in 2023. This leadership development program is run for over 200 executives from the private, public, NFP and social sectors across Australia.

The power of mentoring
Mentoring is not a one-way relationship. It is a partnership between two individuals where both the mentor and the mentee can learn and grow. The...

Australian Leadership Index Report
According to Samuel Wilson, Australian Charities lie "at the heart of our social ecosystems". Yet a post-pandemic world holds a myriad of challenges for the...

New release of governance scholarships for leaders with disability
One in five people in Australia has a disability, however, this number is far from represented at executive and board-level positions. Low awareness, confidence, and...

From learning to leading – organisational health
Using organisational health research Barnardos Australia devised key initiatives focussing on talent growth, execution excellence and system shaping to strengthen their organisation. The Barnardos Australia...

Non-profit leader scholarships unlock impressive results
Bec Johnson and Adam Davids are Australian Scholarships Foundation alumni ambassadors and not-for-profit scholarships recipients who have experienced the immense value of leadership education to support their careers in the sector.

Professional development courses, events and webinars 2023
We have brought together a selection of webinars and programs from across the sector supporters to support your learning. If you are a charitable organisation...

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors 2023 FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Is there an application fee? No, we do not charge individuals or organisations to apply for a scholarship. Why must the applicant...

Study at Harvard Business School in 2023
The Harvard Club of Australia is offering two Fellowships to attend the highly regarded six-day course Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management in July 2023 at...

Congrats to all our scholarship recipients in 2022
A big congratulations to all the not-for-profit scholarship applicants awarded scholarships to date in 2022. In partnership with our leading education providers, we awarded to...

Join our pro bono assessment panel
Each scholarship we facilitate is allocated a volunteer assessment panel aligned with the eligibility criteria of the scholarship and including not-for-profit, education and corporate sector leaders.

Congrats to the CPA Program winners
Congratulations to the five CPA Australia - CPA Program scholarship recipients representing charities supporting Social Services, Education and Research, and Health Services in Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.

Leadership development scholarships help build reflective and strategic thinking skills
The McKinsey Executive Leadership Program brings together leaders from NFP organisations and industries across Australia for an immersive two-week experience to help participants develop enhanced...

Disability Leadership Program 2023 FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions Is there an application fee?No, we do not charge individuals or organisations to apply for a scholarship.Why must the applicant be an...

A second round of scholarships for governance leaders with disability
For a second year, the Australian Network on Disability and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is offering scholarships that will support leaders with disability to increase their...

Opportunity for not-for-profit leaders to study at Stanford, California in 2023
Three scholarship places are being offered by The Stanford Australia Foundation (SAF), with the support of Dyson Bequest, to support not-for-profit leaders to study at the Stanford...

Scholar insights - Sonia Di Mezza
As the Chief Executive Officer of Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services Sonia Di Mezza helps deliver essential services, strengthen communities and provide a platform for people...

Multi-year governance scholarship supports women in regional, rural and remote Australia
The second round of governance scholarships open on 26 September 2022.2021 recipients included five recipients from remote Australia, 18 from rural areas and 31 from regional hubs, and 34 of these recipients were from the not-for-profit sector.

Leadership studies to boost NFP staff and their organisations across Australia
Ninety-one scholarships have been awarded this year to not-for-profit leaders to join the McKinsey Young Leaders Forum. The participants will attend a 3-day virtual event to explore their personal leadership and the foundations of leading high-performing teams.

91 young leaders benefit from leadership development scholarships
We are delighted to announce the McKinsey Young Leaders Forum recipients for 2022. Ninety-one recipients have been selected to join the Young Leaders Forum program in October this year.

Finance scholarships help charities achieve mission
Scholarship recipient organisations (L to R, clockwise): SEQUAL Ltd, Blueline Laundry Hobart team, and Sharon James from Blueline Laundry. Five CPA Australia scholarships are now...

Cyber Security Governance Principles and NFP checklist
Framework of practical better practice guidance to assist Australian directors oversee and engage with management on cyber security risk. The Australian Institute of Company Directors...

Developing leaders for a better society
To deliver on their mission, purpose-driven organisations rely ultimately on their ethically motivated and highly dedicated staff, yet they often struggle to provide the professional development opportunities that will attract and retain the right people.

Announcing our new Chair, Dr. Melinda Muth
Australian Scholarships Limited is delighted to announce Dr. Melinda Muth as our new Chair.

Professional development courses, events and webinars 2022
We have brought together a selection of webinars and programs from across the sector supporters to support your learning. If you are a charitable organisation...

Breaking the cycle
Demand is growing for a place where not-for-profit leaders can discover the learning and development they need.

Introducing our new assessment panel member
Dr. Theresa Ruig has joined our assessment panel, which reviewed over 1,800 scholarship applications in 2021. Theresa is a member of the leadership team at...

National winners of AICD NFP scholarships
We would like to congratulate the 200 recipients from across Australia including directors, executives, and emerging directors of not-for-profit and charitable organisations with an annual income of less than $2 million.

200 NFP leaders from across Australia to benefit from governance scholarships
he 200 recipients include directors, executives, and emerging directors of not-for-profit and charitable organisations with an annual income of less than $2 million and represent every state in Australia.

Governance scholarships for leaders with disability
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), in partnership with the Australian Network on Disability, is encouraging leaders with disability to apply for a new round of governance education scholarships, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

The great attrition – how to retain and grow talent
The number of people globally looking to leave their job in the next six months is around 40%.[1] Our latest research with McKinsey & Company,...

More scholarships for the not-for-profit leaders offered in 2022
We have curated a selection of scholarships open for not-for-profits from a range of providers and Foundations across Australia.

Four recipients announced as the winners of the Kaplan Business School MBA not-for-profit scholarships in 2022
Image - Kaplan Business School MBA 2022 recipients; L to R, Sarah Jenkins,Jeane Waters, Johannes Scheiber and Michele Laurie Scholarship recipient announcement This year the Australian...

Helen Jentz announced as the 2022 AGSL / Torrens University Australia Doctor of Business Leadership Scholarship winner
Scholarship recipient announcement The Australian Scholarships Foundation, with our partners Australian Graduate School of Leadership (AGSL) and Torrens University Australia, is delighted to announce Helen...

Deborah Attard Portughes and Patrick Reid announced as the 2022 Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family Fellowship winners
Scholarship recipient announcement The Australian Scholarships Foundation and the Harvard Club of Australia are delighted to announce Deborah Attard Portughes and Patrick Reid as the...

Scholar insights - three questions
We ask our scholarship winners from not-for-profit organisations three questions to help not-for-profit staff in their roles. Hear insights from Zac Lewis, CEO at Western...

Scholarship opportunity supports not-for-profit sector emerging leaders
Scholarship announcement - The Australian Scholarships Foundation (ASF) has announced 100 not-for-profit sector scholarships to assist future leaders further develop skills and insights to help...

CEO insights - The keys to a healthy workplace
It makes sense that Life Education NSW would walk the talk and prioritise health and wellbeing in the same way their mascot, Healthy Harold, teaches...

Scholar stories - The power of knowledge in leadership
Often the most powerful leadership insights in the not-for-profit sector come from those with lived experience. CEO of Youth Projects, Ben Vasiliou, walks the talk...

Australian Scholarships Foundation appoints Louisa Graham as CEO
CEO announcement Australian Scholarships Foundation is delighted to announce that Louisa Graham will be joining the organisation in May as Chief Executive Officer following an...

Scholar stories - Finding empowerment through a scholarship
Zac Lewis of Western Chances helps young people of western Melbourne excel in their chosen field, and his MBA studies have supported Zac to excel...

Congrats to the Bankwest / Curtin University – WA Leaders Scholarship winners in 2022
Bankwest and Curtin University awarded 21 scholarships to support those living in Western Australia working for not-for-profit organisations, to help build capacity in the Western...

200 scholarships for NFP board directors and emerging directors
New scholarship announcement The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has announced the opening of its not-for-profit scholarship places for 2022. This year the AICD...

Directing Change Scholarship 2022 winners
Congratulations to the 22 successful recipients of this scholarship, supporting leaders with disability to increase their governance knowledge and access to board positions. 1 in...

Paying what it takes for Australian NFPs to create long-term impact
New research from Social Ventures Australia (SVA) and the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) has found that not-for-profit organisations across Australia are, in general, not...

Congrats to the scholarship winners of the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program for 2022
The McKinsey Executive Leadership Program is run for over 200 executives from the private, public, NFP and social sectors across Australia. This year over 30...

2022 Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership recipient announcement
Rachel Coghlan has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership (Fulbright Scholarship). Rachel is an international public health researcher, advocate and board member of Palliative Care Australia. She is currently completing a PhD at the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, Deakin University.

Scholar stories - A passionate advocate for rural health
From dietitian to research director, scholarship recipient Dr Laura Alston is forging the ways we address health and wellbeing in rural and regional Australia. The...

Sam Sayers to head up Foundation supporting education for the disadvantaged
After leading the Australian Scholarships Foundation for almost five years, Sam Sayers will be leaving her role as CEO to head up the Origin Energy Foundation.

178 scholarships for not-for-profit leaders to build NFP skills
Australian Scholarships Foundation has announced 178 scholarships for not-for-profit board members, leaders and managers in governance, leadership development, project management and business.

Our impact
Our research shows that 90 per cent of these not-for-profit scholars would not have had the opportunity to study without a scholarship, yet 93 per cent noted improved job performance.

140 leadership development places available for NFP leaders in 2022
In 2022 McKinsey & Company is offering 140 places for not-for-profit leaders to join their McKinsey Executive Leadership Program and McKinsey Young Leaders Forum. Scholarships...

Congrats to all our scholarship recipients in 2021
In partnership with our leading education providers, we awarded 414 scholarships in 2021 to not-for-profit staff and board members. These scholarships support building capabilities including,...

Board appointment, Melinda Muth
Melinda Muth joined the Australian Scholarships Limited board in December 2021. Melinda brings a wealth of knowledge as an experienced director and executive, management educator...

Three capabilities to boost the not-for-profit sector’s impact
COVID-19 made the not-for-profit sector’s value clearer than ever, with demand doubling for many services. But now the sector is under immense strain. Sam Sayers,...