NSW RURAL SCHOLARSHIP

ELEVATING RURAL WOMEN'S VOICES

Access a year-long premium leadership development program with Future Women.

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CONNECTING CITY TO COUNTRY

If there's one thing we know at Future Women, it's that we can learn a lot from each other.

That's why we're proud to partner with NSW Minister for Women, Regional Health and Mental Health Bronnie Taylor MLC and the Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole MP for the third time, to launch the Rural NSW Scholarship for 2023.

Targeted at current and future leaders, the NSW Rural Scholarship connects women from regional, remote and rural communities to a large, like-minded network that helps fast-track professional goals.

Valued at $6,050, each scholarship includes access to the Platinum+ Emerging Leaders program, a pass (and reasonable transportation costs) to attend the Future Women Leadership Summit 2023 to celebrate International Women's Day, and access to unique networking and mentoring opportunities.

Applications have now closed, with winners announced on 28 February.

"I understand the unique barriers faced by women who live in regional and rural areas. I know that women are often the ones who lend a listening ear, put themselves second, lift up those around them when times are tough and bring communities together."

—The Hon. Bronnie Taylor, MLC

CONNECT, LEARN AND LEAD

The Future Women Platinum+ Emerging Leader membership is a 12-month leadership program that helps mid-career women accelerate their professional journeys by supporting skill development and expanding networks.

The NSW Rural cohort will be joined by a range of women from other organisations to help deepen their connections in relevant fields and beyond.

Signature activities include a dedicated Career Development Planning session, psychometric testing, a two-day Leadership Masterclass, a two-day Leadership Summit, small group mentoring and leadership webinars.

Scholarship recipients also receive a lifetime membership to Future Women, so they can rely on the support of a community for years to come.

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THE ONLY INVITE YOU NEED ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Future Women’s annual Leadership Summit returns 6 and 7 March for another year. In 2023, our theme is Accelerate. Taking place in-person in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as via virtual livestream, this year's Summit program features two days of inspiring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and unrivalled networking opportunities.

The Future Women Leadership Summit is an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate career journeys, organisational success, the inclusion and representation of women and ultimately, Australia's economic prosperity.

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"The 2022 Future Women's program challenged my perception of what I could professionally achieve whilst living on-farm and gave me access to resources, ideas and people that I would not have been able to reach on my own."

—Zelda Chambers, 2022 Future Women NSW Rural Scholarship recipient

"This scholarship is about actively encouraging women from outside our major cities to connect, learn and lead. As a country person I know there is a lot to learn from the women who live in the bush and vice versa."

— Helen McCabe, Founder and Managing Director, Future Women

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