Leadership programs and scholarships
We support and sponsor local people, including women and young people, to build leadership and development skills through programs including the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) and TSRA’s Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (ATES). Contact 07 4069 0700 or info@tsra.gov.au for enquiries or more information.
Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme
Are you a Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal person living in the Torres Strait region (including Bamaga and Seisia) and currently undertaking your first bachelor’s degree at university?
TSRA’s Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (ATES) scholarships are now open. Apply by 5pm (AEST) 15 February 2025.
The TSRA is offering scholarships valued up to $6,000 per year to full-time students, enrolled in, or currently completing their first bachelor’s degree at university.
If you are studying full-time on university campus, externally, or via mixed-mode you could be eligible for a scholarship.
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TRAIL Leadership Program
Are you an emerging leader aged 25-39?
Ready to challenge yourself to lead change in your sector or community?
TSRA is sponsoring spots for local Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal community members to attend the TRAIL Leadership Program, run by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) Program.
Key information
Program dates: 6 – 12 March 2025
Location: Canberra ACT and surrounding region
The TRAIL Leadership Program takes emerging leaders from different sectors, locations and cultures on a 7-day challenge-based program – indoors and outdoors – to expand their leadership skills.
You’ll join activities including an outdoor leadership experience in the mountains outside Canberra, along with leadership workshops, panel sessions and seminars.
Selection criteria
- Applicant must demonstrate they are an emerging rural leader
- Applicant must demonstrate their desire to increase their leadership knowledge
- Applicant must indicate how they intend to use their increased leadership knowledge for betterment of their industry and/or employer
How to apply
Apply or find out more: https://rural-leaders.org.au/trail-emerging-leaders-program/
Milparanga Established Leadership Program
Be the change!
Join the next round of the Milparanga Established Leadership Program through the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) Program.
This dedicated leadership program is designed and delivered by First Nations facilitators, for First Nations people.
TSRA is proudly funding program costs and travel expenses for successful applicants from our region to participate.
Key information
Program dates: 30 April – 9 May 2025
Location: Gundungurra and Dharawal Country
How to apply
Apply or find out more at https://rural-leaders.org.au/milparanga-established-leadership-program