fulbright PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP in non-profit leadership

Sponsored by the Austalian Scholarships Foundation with support from the Origin Foundation.

The Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership was launched on 10 November 2011 by the Ambassador of the United States of America, Jeffrey Bleich.

It is the first-ever Fulbright Scholarship specifically for the charitable Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector in Australia. It annually provides an opportunity for an emerging leader in the charitable NFP sector to undertake a program of research and/or professional development in the U.S for a period of 3-4 months.

Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification OR a minimum of 10 – 15 years work experience. They should also have a record of achievement gained from a minimum of 3 years employment at a mid to senior level position (Manager/Director) within the NFP sector and have an established leadership profile within the sector.

Scholarship benefits in 2013 (for 3 to 4 months)

Valued at up to A$40,000 for research and professional development in the United States. The Scholar will receive (tax free in Australia):

• Travel allowance: $4,000
  
• Dependents travel: $2,000
  
• Stipend: $6,000 per month for a maximum period of 4 months
  
• Dependents Stipend: $ 250 per month for a maximum period of 4 months
  
• Domestic travel: $4,000 to present research at NFP conferences in Australia on return

Fulbright Scholarships also include:

• Transport and accommodation to attend a two day Orientation Program and the Fulbright Presentation Dinner in Australia (March);
  
• The opportunity to participate in Fulbright Enrichment activities while in the U.S;
  
• Network opportunities with Australian, U.S. and international Fulbright Scholars and distinguished Alumni.

The Australian Scholarships Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships to enable managers and directors of NFP charitable organisations to enhance and improve their skills which will help to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the NFP sector. For more information on the ASF visit www.scholarships.org.au

Applications for the 2012 Fulbright Australian Scholarships have closed. Applications for the 2013 Fulbright Australian Scholarships will open on 1 June 2012.