Scholarship Application 2026 | Tasmanian Women's Leadership Scholarship Program

Tasmanian Women's Leadership Scholarship Program 2026

This program offers fully subsidised leadership development for women working in male-dominated industries across Tasmania. It is delivered by Melinda Maddock and Dr Lisa Schimanski, with methodology and facilitation support from Global Leadership Foundation.

A minimum of 40 fully subsidised scholarships are available for the 2026 program.
The program runs August to November 2026, with modules delivered in Hobart and Launceston.
Applications close 30 June 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Complete all sections. You may be contacted to clarify your responses.

1. Your details

First name *

Last name *

Preferred name (optional)

Pronouns (optional)

Email address * All program communications will be sent to this address.

Phone (optional)

2. Your location

Suburb / town

Postcode

Region *

Preferred delivery hub (optional) Face-to-face modules are delivered in both Hobart and Launceston.

3. Your work

Organisation / employer name *

Job title

Employment type

Industry / sector *

Industry category *

Career stage *

4. Your application

Please answer each question thoughtfully. Your responses are the most important part of your application and will be read carefully by the assessment panel.

What leadership capabilities do you want to develop through this program? *

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Tell us about the leadership skills, self-awareness, or capabilities you are looking to build.

What challenges do you navigate as a woman in your industry or workplace? *

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We are interested in the real dynamics you face — cultural norms, structural barriers, power dynamics, or anything else that shapes your experience.

What do you hope to gain from this program, and how do you plan to apply what you learn? *

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Is the leadership of your organisation male-dominated? Please make a case for why you should be included in this program. *

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This program is open to women working in industries or organisations where leadership remains male-dominated — whether that applies to your whole industry or specifically to the leadership levels of your organisation. This includes sectors such as non-government health and community services, education and training, tourism and hospitality, arts and culture, and sports administration. If your industry category is not traditionally male-dominated, please explain the leadership dynamics in your organisation and why this program is right for you.

5. Employer support

The program works best when your employer actively supports your participation. We ask about this so we can plan the employer engagement component of the program and reach out to your sponsor if appropriate.

Will your organisation support your participation in this program? *

Yes — my organisation will support me No — I am self-supported or this is not applicable

If you are self-employed, a sole trader, or your employer is not in a position to provide a sponsor, select "No" and leave the sponsor fields below blank.

6. Access and equity

Is there anything that might affect your ability to participate, or that you would like us to know about your circumstances? (optional)

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This includes accessibility requirements, cultural safety needs, language support, disability, or other circumstances. This information is used only to support your participation.

Specific accessibility or support requirements (optional)

I am applying for a travel subsidy — travel subsidies of up to $1,300 are available for participants facing financial barriers to attendance (travel, accommodation, and meals for face-to-face modules).

Please briefly describe why a travel subsidy would support your participation:

7. About you — optional

This information is collected to ensure the program reaches women who may face additional barriers to participation. All fields are optional — you may answer, decline, or leave blank.

I identify as: (tick all that apply)

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

Culturally and linguistically diverse

A person with disability

LGBTQIA+

8. Consent

Please read each statement carefully and indicate your consent. The first item is required to submit your application. Our full Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information.

Required: I consent to the Tasmanian Women's Leadership Scholarship Program (delivered by Madfinch Pty Ltd, Just Beyond Consultancy, and Global Leadership Foundation) storing and using my personal information for the purposes of administering this scholarship program, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004. *

I consent to being contacted after the program concludes for alumni network purposes, including future mentoring opportunities and program evaluation follow-ups.

I consent to photographs and video being taken during program activities and used for program promotion, social media, and reporting to the Tasmanian Government.

I consent to my contact details and de-identified evaluation data being shared with future managers of this program (administered by the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet) to support the ongoing development of a Tasmanian Women's Leadership alumni network.

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Applications close 30 June 2026. Once submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

Scholarship Application — 2026

Tasmanian Women's Leadership Scholarship Program 2026