Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is offering an exceptional opportunity for individuals involved in the lifesaving community and aquatic industry to enhance their governance skills through the LSV Governance Scholarship 2025. This initiative is designed to support and develop governance capabilities, benefiting participants, their respective clubs, councils, and the broader aquatic industry.
Scholarship Overview
The LSV Governance Scholarship provides partial funding for professional governance development programs. This initiative aims to strengthen governance knowledge among members, ensuring high standards in leadership and decision-making across lifesaving clubs and related organizations. Successful applicants will receive a 50% subsidy towards their selected governance course from top institutions.
Benefits of the LSV Governance Scholarship
The scholarship offers numerous advantages for both participants and their respective communities:
- Personal & Professional Growth: Gain valuable governance skills that enhance leadership capabilities.
- Networking & Recognition: Earn an industry-recognized certificate from reputable governance institutes.
- Community Impact: Enhance governance standards in clubs, councils, and aquatic industry organizations.
- Affordable Learning: Receive a 50% subsidy, reducing financial barriers to quality governance education.
Available Courses & Subsidies
Each successful applicant can choose one of the following leading governance courses:
| Course Provider | Course Name | Format & Cost (ex GST) | Scholarship Subsidy (50%) | Available Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governance Institute of Australia | Not-for-Profit Officers, Directors and the Board | $655 (face-to-face/virtual) or $615 (online) | $327.50 or $307.50 | 20 |
| Governance Institute of Australia | Certificate in Governance for Not-for-Profits (NFPs) | $3,735 (face-to-face/virtual) or $3,500 (online) | $1,867.50 or $1,750.00 | 8 |
| Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) | Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors | $1,800 (face-to-face) | $900.00 | 15 |
Eligibility Criteria
The LSV Governance Scholarship is open to individuals who:
- Are actively involved with Life Saving Victoria (LSV), an affiliated club, or an LSV associate member from the aquatic industry.
- Hold or aspire to hold leadership positions such as club presidents, treasurers, secretaries, committee members, and council executives.
- Are committed to applying the governance knowledge gained to enhance their organization and community.
- Can cover 50% of the course cost upfront, with reimbursement provided upon completion.
- Intend to continue involvement with Life Saving Victoria for a minimum of two years post-course completion.
Apply: https://lsv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/LSV-Governance-Scholarship-Program-Guide-2025_FINAL.pdf
Application Timeline
- Application Open Date: February 5, 2025
- Application Deadline: February 26, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Scholarship Winners Announcement: March 2025.