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Andrew McCallum Leadership Scholarship Application 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Andrew McCallum Leadership Scholarship. Please complete the application form below, providing as much detail as possible to help us understand your experience, aspirations and how the scholarship would support your leadership development.

Before you begin, we recommend reviewing the scholarship information, eligibility criteria and terms and conditions.

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1. Provide the details of your proposed Leadership Development Plan (LDP).(Required)

2. Outline your expected costs including payment sources other than from the Scholarship (if appropriate to your Plan). Please note that these can be indicative costs at this stage. Refer to Scholarship Budget Guidelines.(Required)

3. Outline an indicative timeline for the start and completion of your Leadership Development Plan.(Required)

4. What career aspirations do you hold for the future and how do you perceive your Leadership Development Plan will assist you to achieve those aspirations?(Required)

5. What you believe would be the potential impact of your Leadership Development Plan on your team, workplace and/or sector?(Required)

6. How you could potentially share your learning with your team/organisation?(Required)

7. Any other comments to make in support of your application?

To finalise your application please:

Attach a letter of support from your manager or organisation

Attach a current Resume

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Scholarship Terms and Conditions(Required)

Scholarship Terms and Conditions
It is a condition of the Scholarship that the funds provided are used for the purposes consistent with the intent of the
Scholarship and as outlined in your Leadership Development Plan.
Before submitting your application, please ensure that you read and sign the Terms and Conditions as outlined below.
Basic Eligibility
• You successfully completed ACWA’s Community Leadership Program graduating in the last two years.
• You are usually employed in the community, human services or a related sector.
Concurrence of employer
• You have the support of your organisation for the professional development program you have outline in this application.
Duration
• You are able to undertake your proposed leadership development plan within 12 months of acceptance of your scholarship.
If your proposed Plan exceeds 12 months, please contact:
clp@ccwt.edu.au to discuss
Accountability
• You are available to attended the following year’s ACWA’s Community Leadership Program Graduation as a guest speaker.
• You provide ACWA/Office of Children’s Guardian with a report outlining your learnings from your completed Leadership Development Plan including evidence of completion of any courses undertaken as part of the Plan.
• You inform ACWA of any changes to your contact details.
• You contact ACWA if you wish to change any part of your Leadership Development Plan as outlined in your application. Any changes will be considered on a case by case basis.
Deferring
Deferring your scholarship is only possible in exceptional circumstances and on a case by case basis. You will need to contact clp@ccwt.edu.au to discuss your proposed deferment.
Scholarship Budget Guidelines
Your scholarship may cover part or all of your proposed Leadership Development Plan. As part of your application, you are required at provide an indicative budget to demonstrate how the Scholarship funds will be used.
Exclusions
The Scholarship cannot be used for the following:
• Purchase of equipment and consumables
• Air Travel in Premium Economy, Business or First Class
• Accommodation at hotels over 4 stars
• Payments to other persons not outlined in your Leadership Development Plan
Payment of Scholarship
The value of the Scholarship is $5000 (incl. GST).
The Scholarship fee is not available directly to the recipient. ACWA will undertake to pay costs up to a maximum of $5000 on receipt of invoice/s from relevant providers as outlined in your approved Learning Development Plan. At the
conclusion of the 12-month period of the Scholarship, the recipient is not eligible to receive payment of any unspent funds.
Tax/Centrelink payments
• ACWA/Office of Children’s Guardian cannot provide you with advice on taxation or Centrelink matters.
• ACWA/Office of Children’s Guardian is not liable for the payment of any tax or any other obligations you may incur as a result of accepting this scholarship.
Publicity and promotion
If you are awarded the Scholarship, your details including your name, organisation, video and photograph may be used for promotion and publicity purposes but only in relation to the Andrew McCallum Leadership Scholarship.
Liability Waiver
In accepting the Andrew McCallum Leadership Scholarship, you agree to waive, release and discharge ACWA/Office of Children’s Guardian, its officers, associates and partner organisations from any and all liability including, but not limited to, any liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for death, disability,
personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may occur to you during or after the scholarship period, including during or after any travel undertaken as part of the scholarship.
Scholarship termination
Failure to meet the scholarship terms and conditions will result in the termination of the scholarship and you may be required to repay some or all of your scholarship.

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