Emerging Leaders Membership Scholarship for For-Purpose / Not-For-Profit Leaders (SA)

You’re already leading with heart.
Now, lead with confidence.

If you’re working in the For-Purpose or Not-for-Profit sector, chances are you’ve learned to lead by instinct. By necessity. And by doing.

But what got you here won’t always get you there. That’s where behind closed doors comes in.

We’re offering one South Australian female Emerging Leader the opportunity to join our supportive, national network of high-performing women—through a $1,500 scholarship toward a 12-month Emerging Leaders Membership and Comprehensive Personal Financial Plan (valued at approximately $4,500), generously provided by FinSec Partners.

This is your opportunity to take a breath, sharpen your tools, and step into the next chapter of your leadership journey with clarity and conviction.

What the Scholarship Includes

A 12-month Emerging Leaders Flex Membership, valued at $6,000 — reducing your investment to $4,500 + GST ($375 + GST per month).

OR

A Group-Only Membership (6 x Group sessions only), valued at $3,900+GST — reducing your investment to $2,400 + GST (or $200 + GST per month).

Your Membership includes:

  • 6 x 3-hour in-person peer coaching and mentoring sessions with women at a similar stage of leadership.

  • 4 x one-on-one coaching sessions with an experienced Executive coach/mentor (full Flex Membership only).

  • A safe, confidential environment to workshop challenges and refine your leadership style.

  • Exposure to diverse industries and a national network of supportive, ambitious women.

  • Tools, accountability, and expert facilitation to accelerate your growth

Additionally, FinSec Partners will provide this year’s Scholarship recipient with a Comprehensive Personal Financial Plan (valued at approximately $4,500).

Key Details

Scholarship Value

$1,500, bringing your Membership contribution to $4,500 + GST (Full Flex Membership) OR $2,400 + GST (Group Only Membership) with monthly plans available,, PLUS a Comprehensive Personal Financial Plan from FinSec Partners.

Eligibility

Female Emerging Leaders working in
SA-based Not-for-Profit or
For-Purpose organisations

Applications Close

Friday, 20 June 2025

Interview Date

Shortlisted candidates must be available on Thursday, 26 June 2025.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for women who:

  • Are currently in non-Executive leadership roles in South Australia’s For-Purpose/Not-for-Profit space.

  • Want to develop the confidence, clarity and capability to lead at the next level.

  • Would value a structured space to build their voice, vision, and network.

  • Committed to attending all coaching and mentoring sessions, and participating fully in the Membership.

  • Comfortable having their image and participation included in future promotional materials

Apply Today!

Enquire or Apply via Email

You can apply in one of two ways:

  1. Apply via the online form above.

  2. Or email Mel Tarca, National Program & Membership Officer at
    📧 melissa@behindcloseddoors.com
    Please include:
    – Your current CV
    – A cover letter explaining what this opportunity would mean for you and your organisation.

Know someone who’d love this opportunity?

Nominate a deserving colleague, or share this Scholarship with a peer.
We believe leaders in the For-Purpose space should be supported — not just in principle, but in practice.