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How many scholarships are available?

A total of 10 scholarships will be awarded in 2023. This includes 3 places in the Executive Ready course, a seven-month development program for middle to senior leaders and 7 places in the Leading Edge program, a four-month development program for early career leaders and managers.

Does this scholarship cover full course fees?

Yes, the scholarship is fully funded. Recipients or employers are not required to supplement any course costs.

Can I submit an application for both courses?

No, you may only submit an application for one. The courses meet different professional development needs. Please ensure you read about each course to decide which is best suited for you.

How can I find out more about the structure of each course, time commitments and which course is best suited to me?

If you have any questions on the courses offered, please call the Women & Leadership Australia’s admissions team on 1300 735 904.

When does the course take place?

It is recommended that recipients start the course as a group in February 2024. This supports the development of a strong network amongst the cohort, an outcome of the Scholarship that has been identified as extremely significant in supporting long-term benefits. However, if this is not possible there are several intakes throughout the year and recipients can select a course that suits their schedule at any stage before 30 June 2024. For more information on what dates are available, please call the Women & Leadership Australia’s admissions team on 1300 735 904.

Who should I address my cover letter to?

There are several people reviewing applications. We suggest you address your letter ‘To Whom It May Concern’.

I don’t understand the selection criteria. Do you have any examples?

Please create an account in our application portal. Once you have entered you will see further information here and examples of items you might consider noting in your cover letter.

I’m not sure if I have the required period (12 months for Leading Edge and 3 years for Executive Ready) of experience in an eligible industry. How can I determine this?

Part of the application process requires you to submit a cover letter. Here we ask that you address how your experience relates to one of the following industries – renewable energy, energy management and carbon abatement. We appreciate that there is a huge diversity of roles and industries that are integral to the development and success of these and ask that you outline how your role, projects you’ve worked on and/or experience relates to one of these industries.

If your total work experience in an eligible industry is over a span of 12 months (for Leading Edge) or three years (for Executive Ready), or more, you will satisfy this eligibility criteria. We ask that you determine this and outline your experience in your cover letter.

Does study count towards 12 months experience in an eligible industry?

No. You need to have 12 months work experience in an eligible industry. This could be in one, or multiple roles.

What are the next steps after application is submitted?

Applications will be reviewed and successful candidates who have been shortlisted for the scholarship will be contacted.

When are the interviews?

Interviews will take place between October 9th and October 13th, 2023. All shortlisted candidates will need to be available for interview during this working week.

Eligibility and selection criteria

LEADING EDGE

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must:

  • Be currently employed in Australia in a field relating to renewable energy, energy management (including energy efficiency and demand response) or carbon abatement
  • Possess a minimum of 12 months experience in one of the above fields
  • Identify as a woman, and not have received a CEC Scholarship within the last 2 years (Note: this criterion does not need to be addressed in your cover letter)

Selection criteria

  • Have a demonstrated commitment to the clean energy industry
  • Have demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to lead others
  • Have a clear idea of how completing this scholarship will support your professional development

EXECUTIVE READY

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must:

  • Be currently employed in Australia in a field relating to renewable energy, energy management (including energy efficiency and demand response) or carbon abatement
  • Have a minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience in one of the above fields
  • Identify as a woman, and not have received a CEC Scholarship within the last 2 years (Note: this criterion does not need to be addressed in your cover letter)

Selection criteria

  • Have a demonstrated commitment to being a leader in the clean energy industry
  • Have a desire to accelerate your career towards senior and executive level performance
  • Have a clear idea of how completing this scholarship will support your professional development
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