Sport NSW Get on Board Scholarships 2025
As a part of the Gender Equity and Leadership in Sport Project, Sport NSW has is pleased to open applications for the 2025 Get on Board Program (the Program). The Program is designed to equip female and gender diverse leaders in sport with knowledge and skills to progress in to roles in directorship and senior leadership.
The program is targeted at individuals who are either looking to start or are in the early stages of a role in sports governance or sport administration. The scholarships provide for 25 placements in the AICD Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors Course and board readiness workshop for aspiring female board directors and senior leaders in sport.
What is the AICD NFP Foundations of Directorship program?
The one-and-a-half-day program is tailored to the Not-for-Profit sector and specifically sport to provide aspiring directors with a comprehensive overview of the main components of directorship: governance, finance, and strategy and risk. Whether you’re looking to enhance existing knowledge, stepping up as an executive, or starting out a directorship career, the training provides a unique and interactive learning environment.
Australian Institute of Company Directors, Foundations for Not-For-Profit Directors Course
What is a board readiness workshop?
The full day practical workshop has been designed specifically to supplement the AICD NFP Course and will equip participants with the skills to lead with clarity and consistency, influence up, down and across sport systems through confident communications strategies and foster inclusive enironments. The practical focus ensures participants leave not only inspored but equipped with tools they can use immediately.
Course Details
Australian Institute of Company Directors, Foundations for Not-For-Profit Directors Course
Date: Monday, 21 July 2025, 8.30am – 4.30pm & Tuesday 22 July 2025, 8.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Cricket Central, 161 Silverwater Road, Sydney Olympic Park
Facilitator: Australian Institute of Company Directors
Board Readiness Workshop
Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Location: Cricket Central, 161 Silverwater Road, Sydney Olympic Park
Facilitator: Carol Fox & Co
Apply now
Details on the Program including how to apply can be found in the Program Guidelines. Please review them carefully and follow the provided instructions to complete your application. Both the Program Guidelines and the Application Form are available for viewing and download below.
Applications close: 5:00pm (AEST), Tuesday 10 June 2025
For any queries regarding the Get on Board Leadership Program, please contact Libby Sadler, Strategic Project Manager via email Libby.Sadler@sportnsw.com.au or mobile 0407 101 665.
Sports NSW encourages people with disability, LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD candidates to apply for the positions currently advertised. Should you be successful in your application, we will work with anyone who requires any accessibilty support to ensure a great experience.