Greater Boardroom Impact with Fully Funded Scholarships

In 2027, the Centre for Social Impact will offer up to 200 fully funded scholarships for not-for-profit board directors to complete Governance for Social Impact - our flagship short course designed to help boards go beyond compliance and govern with greater purpose, clarity and impact.

If you currently serve on the board of an Australian charity, join our free online information session to find out more about the scholarships available, who is eligible and how to apply.

What is Governance for Social Impact?

Governance for Social Impact is a practical, four-week online short course designed specifically for charity board directors.

Trusted by more than 1,000 board members across Australia, the course explores what effective governance looks like when social impact is at the centre of board decision-making.

In the course you’ll learn how to:

Keep mission and impact at the heart of governance

Navigate complexity and understand the broader systems your organisation operates within

Strengthen your board’s role in shaping strategy for social impact

Measure what matters most to better understand your organisation’s impact on the people and communities it serves

Join our free information session

During this session, you’ll hear from the Centre for Social Impact and our expert facilitators about:

The fully funded scholarships available in 2027

Scholarship eligibility and what we’ll be looking for when selecting scholarship recipients

How to put forward a strong application and give yourself the best chance of success

What to expect from the course, including the learning experience, time commitment and online format

Key dates and next steps, so you’re ready when applications open

You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from a Governance for Social Impact alumnus about their experience and ask your questions live in a dedicated Q&A.

Scholarship applications will open following the information session.

If you’re ready to strengthen your governance practice and help your organisation create greater social impact, this is the place to start.

Register now for the free online information session.

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