The Foundation, in partnership with Chief Executive Women (CEW) is offering 3 scholarships to Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) for rising and mid-career female leaders of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

In 2021, applicants are invited to find a course within the HKS online offering.  You must meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrate why you have chosen the course and how it will benefit you in your current and future roles.

Inclusions and obligations:
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  • RSIEF & CEW will cover the full cost of tuition fees for the duration of the course
  • The tuition fees can cost up to AU$15,000
  • It is up to the candidate to select a course from the HKS online program
  • The candidate must choose a course that starts after July 2021
  • The successful candidate must write a report about her scholarship experience and may be asked to speak at RISEF and CEW events.

Instructions for applying

To apply, you must first register and satisfy the eligibility criteria then you will be directed to complete an online application. The application process will require you to provide nominate your course and provide an explanation of why you are the ideal candidate for this course.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for middle and senior women managers across not-for-profit, government and corporate sectors with more than 5 years experience managing people and budgets.
To be eligible to apply, you must meet the minimum selection criteria:
  • Mid-level to senior managers (i.e. CEO, or no more than 3 levels down from CEO)
  • 5 or more years experience managing teams of 5 or more people, including managers
  • 2 or more years general management experience (i.e. business unit, line or functional management incorporating key responsibilities such as P&L management, strategic planning and people leadership)
  • Australian citizen or resident
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

For more information, contact Scholarships. To apply for the scholarship, please visit the CEW website. 

APPLICATIONS OPEN:  10 March 2021
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3 May 2021

Jointly funded by:  

Roberta Sykes Chief Executive Women 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Left to right: Dr Michelle Dickson, Dr Leanne Holt and Kristy Masella.
In partnership with Chief Executive Women, the Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation is excited to announce the 2020 Scholarship recipients who will attend executive education programs at Harvard Kennedy School, Boston.

Congratulations to Dr Michelle Dickson, Dr Leanne Holt and Kristy Masella on this great achievement. Dr Dickson and Dr Holt will be attending the Women in Power: Leadership in a New World program and Kristy, the Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict and Courage program. 

​We look forward to following your journeys as you continue to depend your expertise and strengthen your experience. 

​Read more about how these three inspiring women aim to improve the lives of Indigenous people across Australia here.
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