Emerging Leader Scholarship

The Emerging Leader Scholarship is for our Next Gen (Under 35) Members who are on the path to leadership and is demonstrating potential for future leadership roles. The successful recipients of this scholarship will receive registration to the Local Government Conference plus 3 night's accommodation.

The Local Government Conference seeks to facilitate networking, meaningful engagement, exchange ideas and collaboratively address the diverse challenges and opportunities encountered by local government entities in New South Wales. This conference will create a dynamic environment for collaborative discussion whilst providing opportunities for networking, professional development and information-sharing.

Members are responsible to meet the cost of travel or other expenses associated with attending. 

 As part of the Association's commitment to provide members with professional development that is accessible and affordable, we are offering four scholarships to help promote participation and reduce barriers for members wishing to attend.

 

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Applicants must be under the age of 35 years at the time of this scholarship.
  • Be a Member of LG Professionals, NSW
  • Be employed (not on a contract) at a NSW Council
  • Have written confirmation from their Director or General Manager that permission is granted to attend the 2024 Local Government Conference if successful.
 
The scholarship is not transferable and must be used in the same year that it was awarded. 

 

Key Dates

Nominations Open: 21 February 2024

Nominations Close: 26 April 2024

Scholarship Awarded: 10 May 2024

Conference Dates: July 31 - 1 August 2024

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

Notification

Applicants will be notified of their status within one week of application closure.

If you applied for this scholarship, please DO NOT register separately for the Local Government Conference until you are notified that you did not receive the scholarship.

You will be advised prior to early bird closing if you have been successful in your nomination. No refunds will be issued to those that decide to register on their own before hearing if they received a scholarship.

Conference Attendance

Successful scholarship recipients will be asked to capture their experience at the conference and share photos via LinkedIn.

In addition, a post conference report in word or video format will be required and shared with our members.