AIM WA has offered an annual Scholarship program for over 25 years. The program provides an excellent mechanism for the Institute to support the broader community and continue to work towards its vision of shaping management, leadership and organisational excellence in Australia and our region.

AIM WA recognises the work of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations and aspiring professionals in the community, wishing to embark on professional development.

The Scholarships provide training up to the value of $3,000 for organisations and up to $4,000 for individuals that can be used to fund participation on a selection of Open Programs offered by the Institute*. Across two categories the Scholarships are a unique opportunity to "train up", whether you're looking for a qualification or to up-skill in a specific field, the extensive suite of Open Programs has something for everyone!

2019 Applications now open!

Scholarships may be redeemed in the following fields:

• Personal Development and Professional Skills
• General Management and Leadership
• Supervision, Frontline Management and WHS
• Project Management and Process Improvement
• Sales and Marketing
• HR, Training, Finance and Administration
• Computer Training.

Scholarships are awarded in two categories:

Organisational

Download application form.

We invite organisations from civic and voluntary groups, charitable and welfare groups, church groups and other not-for-profit organisations to apply. Organisations are asked to submit the application form with a one page summary outlining:

• A brief background on the organisation.
• Why the organisation should be chosen to receive a Scholarship.
• And, how the organisation would benefit/ use an AIM WA Scholarship.

Individual

Download application form.

The Individual Scholarships are broken down into two sub categories:

a) Ben Scott Young Professional

The Young Professional Award is dedicated to Mr Ben Scott was involved in the formation of the Institute in 1957 before becoming President from 1962 - 1964. Throughout his life, Ben remained heavily involved with the Institute and showed incredible dedication and commitment to the Western Australian Leadership community.

This category is tailored for ambitious young professionals under the age of 35 years in a management or leadership role, wishing to embark on professional development. 

Applicants are required to submit the application form and a one-page summary outlining:

• Their current or recently acquired management or leadership role.
• Their interest in professional development (for both them and their organisation).
• And, intent for use of the Scholarship ie. specific AIM WA Open Programs of interest.

b) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

This category is tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders wanting to undertake professional development opportunities with AIM WA.

Applicants are required to submit the application form and a one-page summary outlining:

• Their current or recently acquired management or leadership role.
• Their interest in professional development (for both them and their organisation).
• And, intent for use of the Scholarship ie. specific AIM WA Open Programs of interest.

Applications and Enquiries

Applications close Wednesday 19 December 2018.

Please complete your application and return by email to scholarships@aimwa.com.

Please contact Amy Craig or Laura Padrotta for more information on 08 9383 8092.

Congratulations to all the 2018 Scholarship winners!

Ben Scott Young Professional

Meghan McGregor, Project Manager, Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Stuart Roberts, Aboriginal Youth Worker, Palmerston Association

Organisational

Access Housing African Professionals of Australia Alzheimers WA Artsouce Australian Wildlife Conservancy Bladder and Bowel Health Australia Cahoots City West Lotteries House Community Vision Dogs Refuge Home Foodbank of Western Australia Fremantle Multicultural Centre Good Samaritan Industries Greening Australia Gumala Aboriginal Corporation Holyoake Identity WA Inclusion Solutions Injury Matters Kidsafe WA

Kira Community Services Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA (MSWA) Mundaring Arts Centre Palmerston Association PlusLife Rocky Bay Sports Challenge Australia St Vincent de Paul Society WA Swancare Group Telethon Kids Institute Telethon Speech and Hearing The Smith Family The Wilderness Society WA Therapy Focus Transfolk of WA United Way West Australia Visability Volunteering WA West Australian Symphony Orchestra Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management

In 2018, AIM WA awarded 40 Scholarships to a diverse range of NFP organisations and two individuals. Recipients gathered in the Auditorium on Thursday, 1 March.

2018 Scholarship Recipients - Ceremony

Australian Wildlife Conservancy Angela Bowman, Senior Development Executive

Inclusion Solutions Denver D'Cruz, General Manager

Visability Nevelline Linquist Manager, People and Culture

Ben Scott Young Professional Award Meghan McGregor Project Manager Wheatbelt NRM

Terms and Conditions apply to Scholarship use.