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Applications are now open for the Victorian Women’s Governance Scholarship, a joint initiative of the Victorian Coalition Government and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, said the scholarships were designed to enhance board expertise and skills and will provide 34 women with training in corporate governance through the Company Directors’ Course.
The Government has provided $180,000 in funding for the scholarships which are available to women who are serving directors on non-profit boards that currently receive state government funding.
In announcing the scholarships Minister for Women’s Affairs, Mary Wooldridge, said the Government recognised there was a need for more women on boards.
“The course is highly regarded and will enhance the knowledge and skills of participants, making them better directors in their current roles and preparing them for further directorships in the future,” she said.
It will also strengthen the governance of the non-profit boards of which these women are currently directors, she said.
Mr Walsh encouraged eligible women to consider applying for one of the 34 scholarships available.
Applications close on February 10 2012 and must be made on line with further information available from the website, www.companydirectors.com.au/vicwomenscholarships