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LBWR scholarships

Due to the generosity of our sponsors and community LBWR can support participation in its leadership program through various scholarships. We acknowledge our generous sponsors for giving back to their community and their ongoing support of community leadership development.

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Agriculture Victoria

Agriculture is a vibrant part of our regional economy and way of life. Agriculture Victoria and the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources supports the leadership development of an individual working in agriculture who lives in Ballarat and the western region.

• Eligibility: Work in or show a genuine interest in biosecurity & agriculture with a interest in widely establish pest animal and plants. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and have the potential to commit time and energy to leading in their community in the future.
• The scholarship covers the full cost of the program ($6011 + GST)
• Sponsored by Agriculture Victoria and Department of Agriculture and Water Resources 

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 Bank Australia Indigenous Scholarship

As part of its commitment to reconciliation, Bank Australia supports emerging Indigenous leaders to develop skills, knowledge, confidence and networks. Each year, one scholarship is available in the program.

• Eligibility: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in Ballarat or the western region
• The scholarship covers the full cost of the program ($6011 + GST)
• Sponsored by Bank Australia

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GForce Employment Solutions Emerging Young Leaders Scholarship

Gforce encourages inclusive employment and leadership opportunities and is committed to adding value to its regions with local and socially-conscious endeavors.

• Eligibility: People between the ages of 18 - 30, living in Ballarat and the Western Region with an interest in developing their community leadership skills for use in an enterprise or project that benefits the region.
• The scholarship covers the full cost of the program ($6011 + GST)
• Sponsored by GForce Employment Solutions

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Peter Davies Scholarship

Peter Davies was a visionary business leader who made an extraordinary contribution to the Ballarat community. In honour of Peter, this scholarship supports a small business owner or entrepreneur to develop their skills and make an impact.

Eligibility: small business owner or entrepreneur in Ballarat or the western region
The scholarship covers the full cost of the program ($6011 + GST)
Sponsored by Committee for Ballarat

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Pyrenees Shire Community Scholarship

Do you live or work within the Pyrenees Shire? The Pyrenees Shire Council offers support to an emerging leader to enable their own development and to contribute to the resilience of their own community.

• Eligibility: a community member who works or lives within the Pyrenees Shire
• The scholarship covers the program's employer contribution ($4567 + GST)
• Sponsored by the Pyrenees Shire Council

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Leaders In Action Scholarship

LBWR's alumni now numbers nearly 300. This scholarship is in recognition of the impact our graduates have in the community post-program.

• Eligibility: Emerging leader in Ballarat or the western region
• The scholarship covers the full cost of the program ($6011 + GST)
• Sponsored by Leadership Ballarat & Western Region
• Once they have completed the program, the scholarship recipient is expected to engage in LIA events and opportunities.

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Scholarship recipients

Peter Davies Scholarship

• 2020: Carlee Grant (CMG Communications)
• 2019: Corey Davies (DVS Personal Training)
• 2018: Anthony Perovic (Coach House Ale)
• 2017: Dylan Lesock (Clarke Clean)
• 2016: Talina Edwards (Talina Edwards Architecture)
• 2015: Michelle Emma James (Here Studio)
• 2014: Rick Stephens (Euroka Trading)
• 2013: Kate Burrows (Eventique)
• 2012: Janelle Ryan (The Little PR Company)

• 2011: Igor Zvoko (Wedderburg Consulting Group)

Bank Australia Indigenous Scholarship

• 2020: Darlene Rumler (Department of Education and Training)
• 2019: Blair Gilson (Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation, trading as Wadawurrung)
• 2018: Bonnie Chew (Western Victoria Primary Health Network)
• 2017: Kasey Chapman (Department of Justice & Regulation)
• 2016: Jon Kanoa (Grampians RAJAC)
• 2015: Nikki Foy (Department of Education)
• 2014: Deb Milera (Yanikan-Werritj Vocational Training & Employment Centre)
• 2013: Katrina Beer (Yanikan-Werritj Vocational Training & Employment Centre)

Hugh Williamson Foundation Scholarship (formerly the Bug Blitz Scholarship)

• 2019: Julie McLaren (City of Ballarat - Art Gallery)
• 2018: Clare Schreenan (Clasch Design)
• 2017: Megan Riedl (Tripwire Theatre Incorporated)
• 2016: Tas Wansbrough (Artist)
• 2015: Pauline O'Shannessy-Dowling (POD Design)
• 2014: Michelle Dunn (Michelle Dunn Photography)

Pyrenees Shire Community Scholarship

• 2020: Wiremu Rennie (Cave Hill Creek)
• 2018: Tess Astbury (Blue Pyrenees Estate) and Julie Driscoll (Avoca District Co-operative)
• 2017: Angela Daraxoglou (Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources)
• 2015: Heather Taylor (Pyrenees Shire Council)
• 2015: Jennifer Ganske (Archibald Prize project manager)
• 2014: Darcy Franklin (Federation University Australia)
• 2014: Sonia Vandorssen (Snake Valley Progress Network)

Leaders In Action Scholarship

• 2020: Matt Burns (Office of Juliana Addison MP)
• 2019: Natalie Heynes (Victorian Legal Aid)
• 2018: Lauren Baker (Rightwork Solutions)
• 2017: Liana Skewes (Finding Femme blog)

Denis Tricks Young Regional Community Leadership Scholarship sponsored by The Hugh Williamson Foundation

• 2019: Sadiki Mukasa (Lamrit Pty Ltd)

Agriculture Victoria Scholarship

• 2020: Fiona Sharman (Agriculture Victoria)
• 2019: Jo Cameron (Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions)

GForce Employment Solutions Emerging Young Leaders Scholarship

• 2020: Dylan Billington (YMCA Ballarat)
• 2019: Olivia Lorkin (Tech Studio)