Scholarship Fund

The Institute of Directors (IoD) Scholarship Fund was launched in 2023 with support from SWR Group to help expand access to governance education and development.

The fund provides opportunities for directors and emerging directors who may face barriers to accessing governance training - particularly those working in the not-for-profit sector. As the fund grows, our aim is to extend support to Māori, Pacific, disabled and younger emerging director communities, enabling access to important governance training and development opportunities.

Strengthening governance capability across Aotearoa New Zealand helps organisations thrive and creates better outcomes for the communities they serve.

Become a scholarship fund supporter

This year, we are seeking new scholarship supporters to help fund some fantastic governance learning opportunities, including IoD’s Company Directors' Course and places on one of IoD’s suite of one-day Essentials courses.

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Contribute to the IoD Scholarship Fund

Previous scholarship opportunities

Health and Safety scholarship

The Health and Safety Scholarship funded 10 places for IoD members who are directors on not-for-profit (NFP) boards. Successful applicants attended two courses in our health and safety governance programme.

Applications are now closed.

SWR Not-for-profit scholarship fund

Our initial focus with SWR was to support directors on not-for-profit (for-purpose) boards.
In 2024, the Scholarship Fund was awarded to 12 recipients involved in organisations from Tearfund, Girls who Grow, ConneXu and more.

"Being awarded the SWR not-for-profit scholarship for a 1-day Essentials course from the IoD NZ signifies a commitment to enhancing leadership and governance skills within the non-profit sector. Personally, it provided me with an invaluable opportunity to gain practical insights and knowledge that can be directly applied to support and advance the mission of the for-purpose boards I serve."

- Dee Lodhia, One-day Essentials course scholarship recipient 2024

"Mīharo - wow - it is such an honour to receive one of the SWR Group scholarships to attend an IoD Company Director's Course. As someone who lives and breathes not-for-profit in my mahi, the recognition of the importance of excellent governance in this space is amazing. I am really looking forward to undertaking some more governance training with this course. Ngā mihi nui, I am so grateful."

- Dr. Sara Simmons – CDC Scholarship recipient 2024