To unleash the power of diverse leadership, we need to remove barriers to it. That includes financial barriers, which is why we’re pleased to offer a number of full and partial scholarships to our National Leadership Program.
Our scholarships are made possible by our generous donors and partners. Please take a look at the scholarships below and if you have any questions about them or other barriers you face, please email us at programs@wela.org.au so we can make time to talk.
As a first step, applicants should approach their workplace to cover the program expenses. If this proves to be a challenge, we are here to assist you in advocating within your organisation and exploring alternative funding sources such as crowdfunding and direct sponsorship, or payment plans to cover your participation costs.
The fund was established by Samara and Eleni McIlroy in honour of their mother, Dr Deb Foskey. A passionate environmentalist, advocate for East Gippsland, and the Greens member for Molonglo from 2004 to 2008, Deb is remembered for her flair, poise and mentorship of other women. Read more of Dr Deb Foskey’s inspiring story here.
WELA recognises the essential contribution of Indigenous women’s leadership in creating a sustainable and thriving future. Connection to Country, and centering indigenous justice and reconciliation with people and Country, are essential to our shared vision for the future. We are committed to supporting and learning from Indigenous women’s leadership.
For over 75 years, the Natural Resources Conservation League (NRCL) have been actively promoting the sustainable management of Victoria’s natural resources. With a practical focus, seeking to promote change through education, partnering and promoting community engagement in revegetation.
NRCL has now established the Natural Resources Conservation Trust (NRCT), an exciting new philanthropic initiative that aims to be a significant partner, supporting and building the capacity of community based Landcare and Natural Resource Management networks engaged in landscape restoration.
The scholarship covers the full program cost for one person.
Wettenhall Environment Trust is pleased to establish this scholarship to support a woman or gender-diverse person working (paid or unpaid) across Australia with a focus on biodiversity, landscape ecology protection and restoration into WELA’s National Leadership Program.
The Wettenhall Environment Trust is a grant making organisation, funding small groups to make a big difference. Wettenhall Grants support projects that enhance and maintain the vitality and diversity of the Australian natural living environment.
The scholarship covers the full program cost for one person (or for 2 partial scholarships).
Merri-bek City Council established this scholarship to support women and gender-diverse from its community in Melbourne’s inner north to participate in the WELA National Leadership Program. The scholarship covers the full program cost for one person.
Merri-bek Council’s goal is to work with the community to achieve a zero carbon Merri-bek by 2040. The key components of its vision are:
This scholarship will support the further development of leadership from within Merri-bek’s community, enabling a better future for our planet, our city, our community and our children.
Rendere Environment Trust is pleased to establish this part scholarship to support women and gender-diverse people working (paid or unpaid) across Australia for biodiversity conservation.
The Rendere Environment Trust is a specialist philanthropic organisation that dedicates 100% of its resources to the environment – Rendere meaning ‘to give’ in Italian.
In addition to your participation in WELA’s National Leadership Program, the scholarship recipient will be introduced to the Rendere Environment Trust networks. The Rendere Environment Trust hopes to foster an ongoing supportive relationship with scholarship recipients to supercharge their leadership.
The scholarship covers a partial program cost $3575 (including GST) for one person.
Maribyrnong City Council has established a community scholarship to support women and gender-diverse changemakers who want to accelerate positive transformation for our environment and climate, as part of the Women in Environmental Leadership (WELA) program.
This scholarship covers the costs for one community member to take part in WELA’s National Leadership Program, which will:
– enable participants to identify their own approach to leadership
– support them to step into their power and influence
– connect them to an instant network of incredible women and gender diverse people creating positive impact for our environment and climate
This scholarship will support the further development of leadership from within Maribyrnong’s community, enabling a better future for our planet, our city and our community.
The Sinead Francis-Coan Scholarship was established with the unanimous support of the elected City of Newcastle Council utilising funds from the City of Newcastle to honour the life and legacy of Councillor Sinead Francis-Coan. A passionate advocate for climate and environmental justice, equity, and a fairer, more sustainable world, Cr. Sinead’s leadership embodied courage, compassion, and an unwavering belief in collective action for people and planet. You can read more about her here.
This scholarship continues Sinead’s inspiring legacy by supporting women and gender-diverse people living or working in Newcastle to participate in WELA’s transformative leadership programs, enabling them to drive positive change in their own communities.
This scholarship covers the full program cost for one person.
