Founded in 2019, CALD2LEAD provides Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) women with access to leadership development opportunities so that there is more diversity in society’s leadership and decision-making.

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CALD2LEAD has partnered with the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) to offer scholarships for the acclaimed Governance Diploma OR the Certified Directors Course. 

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Applications for scholarships are now CLOSED. 

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Please read more on scholarships, including what is required for applicants, details of the scholarships, and who is eligible.  

The Diploma of Governance is a nationally recognised course, offered entirely online over 12 months.
Students receive first-class governance training specifically tailored for the not-for-profit sector. You can
learn more about the Diploma of Governance here.
OR

The Certified Community Director is a new seven-unit micro-credential for community board members.
The entire course is delivered through a learning management system, meaning you can study on your
own time and at your own pace. Complete all seven units to become a Certified Community Director.
You can learn more about the Certified Community Director course here.

What’s on offer?
Multiple scholarships, providing approximately 80% discount on both the Diploma of Governance and
the Certified Directors Course and reducing your fee to just $990 for the Diploma (full cost $4,500) and
$200 for the Certified Directors Course (full cost $990).

Who is this for?
These scholarships, from CALD2LEAD, are available for women with a passion for community leadership
from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities across Victoria.

What do we need from Scholars?
The successful applicants will:
● Pay a reduced $990 contribution towards the cost of the Diploma of Governance or $200
towards the cost of Certified Directors Course.
● Commit to appropriate study and preparation as recommended by ICDA for the course.
● Participate in a marketing campaign, led by CALD2LEAD, relating to their experiences studying
this course.
● Provide fundraising support for CALD2LEAD to help fund more scholarships, such as
volunteering at our Scholarship sausage sizzles.

● Provide one presentation to CALD2LEAD Board and participate in a short pre-and-post
course survey.