As part of the GGA Capacity Building program, with the support of CBH and in partnership with Leadership WA, GGA is strengthening leadership development within WA’s agricultural community.
The Growing Leaders Scholarship sponsored by the CBH Group, places up to two leaders from the grains sector into the Leadership WA 10-month Signature Leadership Program with applications for the 2025 program opening on July 1 and closing on September 9, 2024.
Aims
The Scholarship aims to build a pool of growers ready to take on leadership positions in the grain industry, within Grower Groups, and even at CBH.
Eligibility
The Scholarships are open to anyone involved in or aligned with grain growing enterprise in WA, who has demonstrated grower group and community involvement.
Valued at $16,940 per scholar
The tuition and developmental elements of the Signature Leadership Program are valued at $16,940 per scholar.
As Leadership WA’s flagship leadership development program, Signature is aimed at high-performing senior leaders. Set over the course of a year, participants have unique and privileged access to Western Australia’s most experienced and insightful leaders across private, community, and government sectors.
Application Timeline [2024]
Growing Leaders Scholarship Alumni
2025 Application Process
Step 1
Read about the scholarship program in the CBH Growing Leaders Scholarship Flyer
Step 2
Find out what you are signing up for.
Aimed at leaders looking to develop their own courageous, powerful, and authentic leadership, Signature brings professionals from all sectors on a 10-month journey of self-awareness and self-mastery.
Visit the Leadership WA “Signature Leadership Program” website or download the Signature Leadership Program pamphlet to read offline, below.
Step 3
Have a conversation with Leadership WA before applying. Phone Leadership WA on 08 6381 6700 to:
– Request an introduction to a member of their Signature Program Alumni to gain a better understanding of the program and commitments.
– Clarify with Leadership WA what cost elements are included in the current format of their “Signature Program” and what would be at the participant’s own expense. Eg. fuel etc to attend training at the participant’s expense.
Step 4
Read the Application Question Guide below.
Step 5
After reading all materials and contacting Leadership WA, direct any other inquiries to Kallista Bolton the GGA Stakeholder & Communications Manager.
Step 6
Submit your application
- You will need an up-to-date resume and headshot photo ready to include as part of the application.
- You should receive an auto confirmation at the conclusion of your submission (call 08 6381 6700 with any technical glitches).
Program Information Webinar
For those seeking more information before applying, there is an annual Signature Leadership Program information webinar hosted by Leadership WA.
Information Webinar – Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 5.30pm – Register Now
Leadership WA | Signature Information Webinar
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Register here by COB Tuesday, 20 August
