Stanford Australia Foundation 2025 (FULLY FUNDED)

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About Stanford Australia Foundation

The Stanford Australia Foundation (SAF) invests in the leadership potential of Australian residents working in the non-profit and scientific sectors. Our mission is to strengthen Australia’s capacity to address complex challenges—by enabling purpose-driven leaders to undertake transformative executive education at Stanford University.Founded by Stanford alumni in 2008, SAF exists to give emerging leaders in the non-profit and scientific research sectors the opportunity to step away from daily pressures, gain global perspective, and return with the tools, insight, and ambition to drive change in their organisations and communities.Importantly, the journey doesn't end when the program concludes. SAF scholars return to a vibrant alumni network—where they connect with fellow recipients, engage with Stanford faculty visiting Australia, and contribute to a growing community of purpose-driven leaders committed to advancing the public good.

• School: Stanford University

Benefits of Stanford Australia Foundation

• The 2025 Stanford Australia Foundation Scholarship covers the costs for each NFP leader to attend an Executive Education program at the Stanford GSB.
• SAF awards each scholarship winner with up to AUD $25,000 to cover course fees, economy travel to/from Palo Alto, California, and incidental study tour expenses subject to SAF approval.
• Costs beyond this amount must be covered by the recipients and/or their supporting NFP organisation.

Stanford Australia Foundation Requirements

• Candidate is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or temporary resident ofAustralia.
• Candidate is currently employed in a leadership position at an Australian NFP organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient 1 status (DGR1). Please note that non-executive directors who do not hold a line leadership role are not eligible for SAF scholarships.
• Candidate understands that they are solely responsible for gaining entry through any required application process for their selected course. Scholarship awards are conditional on program entry.
• Scholarship winners will be required to provide a written report  within 1 month of completing their course, describing the impacts of winning the scholarship.

Application Date and Process

The Stanford Australia Foundation will be managing the assessment, interview, and selection process for this scholarship. When the time comes, you will be notified by SAF about the outcome of your scholarship application. If you have any questions about this process, or if you have problems with your application, please contact us directly at [email protected]

Application Deadline

10 October, 2025

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