Scholarship Fund FAQs
You must be a member of the IoD to be eligible for the Scholarship Fund. Not a member? You can join here.
The IoD initially launched the fund to help build opportunities and support for directors in the not-for-profit community to grow their governance capability via access to important professional development. However, the fund has been extended and is open to all sectors.
There is no cost to apply. However, the cost of travel to and from your course is not included in your scholarship.
The number of awardees is dependent on the amount of funding available in any given year.
Applicants are shortlisted and a selection panel including the IoD’s Chief Strategy and Growth Officer and an independent IoD member choose the final awardees.
Yes. The Scholarship Fund is open to applicants from anywhere in New Zealand.
Applicants will be notified by the IoD as to whether your application was successful or unsuccessful by email.
The IoD reserve the right to use your information for marketing and publicity purposes as outlined in the terms and conditions within the application form. We will publish a list of successful awardees on the IoD website and through social media.
Applicants who are not selected for the Scholarship Fund in the year they apply will be able to apply for future awards when they become available.
You do not require approval or input from your board.
Due to the demand and availability for course places, you must attend the training course on the selected dates or within 12 months of being awarded a scholarship. Terms and conditions will apply.
No, the award of a scholarship is based on your application and the course cannot be transferred to anyone else.