First Nations Leader’s Scholarship

About the Scholarship

Our First Nations Leader’s Scholarship will enable a First Nations Female Leader, Entrepreneur or Emerging Leader in South Australia to join our national community of businesswomen by funding a behind closed doors membership.

The successful applicant will be awarded with a full scholarship to fund a 12-month behind closed doors Indigenous Leader’s membership valued at more than $8,000.

This scholarship provides an opportunity for a First Nations Female Leader, Entrepreneur or Emerging Leader looking for a support network and avenue to further grow and develop herself personally and professionally.

behind closed doors is a structured membership where women are held accountable, share knowledge and experiences, are challenged and receive unbiased, independent advice from their Facilitator and fellow Members.

The applicant must be a:

  • Female from First Nations background in South Australia

  • Leader, Entrepreneur or an Emerging Leader

  • Available to attend peer coaching and mentoring sessions

  • Agree to the terms and conditions of the behind closed doors membership

  • Agree to allow their images to be released for all future marketing promotions

  • Available Thursday, 6th June 2024 for an interview

Kristal Kinsela - Winner of the

First Nations Leader’s Scholarship 2017

Eunice Aston

Aunty Eunice Aston - Winner of the

First Nations Leader’s Scholarship 2016

Applications

To apply, applicants must email melissa@behindcloseddoors.com with their CV and a covering email on what winning the scholarship would mean to them and their community.

Public acknowledgement of the winner will take place on the behind closed doors website, all social media channels and other forms of communications.

We strongly encourage you to apply for this exclusive scholarship of if you know an aspiring First Nations Female Leader, please share this great opportunity with them. Should this opportunity not be applicable to you, or if you are a previous scholarship recipient and therefore ineligible to apply, we warmly invite you to nominate a colleague or friend and share amongst your networks.

The team at behind closed doors look forward to receiving your applications! Should you have any queries regarding this scholarship, please do not hesitate to call Melissa on 08 8333 4303. 

Applications are now closed for 2024.

Keep an eye out for our 2025 intake.

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Testimonial

Thank you to the BCD team for the First Nations Female Leaders Scholarship.  Being part of an Executive group at BCD has provided a platform for learning, mentorship and personal and professional development.  Having dedicated time and space to listen and learn from each other has empowered me to tap into my own potential further.  I have appreciated connecting with other women to share our stories and help one another.  I am grateful for the opportunities and support BCD has provided so that I can be the best version of myself in serving my community.

Cheyne Sullivan

Winner of the

First Nations Leader’s Scholarship 2023

Get in Touch

Melissa Tarca

National Program and Membership Officer

melissa@behindcloseddoors.com

0412 744 286

(08) 8333 4303