We were founded in 2005 with the vision of harnessing the diverse expertise of the world’s leading water professionals, to educate and empower individuals, communities and organisations, to build capacity to respond to water challenges in innovative ways.
We employ a diverse range of strategies, including education programs, training courses, capacity building projects and applied research projects, to develop the capabilities, skills and knowledge of individuals, communities and organisations across the world, to enable a better understanding and an improved use of integrated water management approaches.
To date, more than one thousand water professionals from eighty-six countries have benefited from our education and training programs. This community of water leaders now actively help their local populations and broader societies tackle complex water problems, for the environment, for communities and for the economy.
IWC Water Leadership Program scholarships:
IWC offers a range of scholarships which vary year to year depending on the interests of sponsoring organisations who wish to fund leadership development in the water sector.
For the 2021/22 round we are offering a total of 7 scholarships:
- Four (4) scholarships funded by IWC (4 x half scholarships)
- Three (3) scholarships funded by Clearwater (2 x full scholarships, 1 x partial scholarship)
Please note: the final number and value of scholarships awarded will remain at the discretion of IWC and will depend on the quality of applications received.
The IWC half scholarships (valued at $5250 each), will cover half ($5250) of the recipient’s course fees (totalling $10,500 excl GST for the program). The recipient will be required to pay or arrange for payment of the remaining $5250 (excl GST).
Scholarships will be awarded to high-caliber candidates who clearly demonstrate potential as a future water leader and satisfies the entry criteria.
All Scholarships for the 2021/22 IWC Water Leadership Program are subject to the following general eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must have at least 3 years of work experience in the water industry/sector
- Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident currently working in Australia.
- Be able to communicate clearly in English
- Applicant’s work supervisors must understand the nature of the program and support their application
All Scholarships for the 2021/22 IWC Water Leadership Program are subject to the following general terms and conditions:
- Full participation in all elements of the program is expected. This includes the ability to travel to Brisbane to physically attend the two face-to-face training sessions in February and July 2022 (COVID permitting).
- If an applicant is offered a scholarship but fails to formally accept the scholarship (i.e. in writing by email) within 3 days, the scholarship may be offered to another applicant.
- Scholarship recipients will be guaranteed a place in the program in 2021/22.
- Scholarships are not transferable to future years or to other people.
Scholarship specific additional eligibility criteria and terms and conditions are detailed in the terms and conditions.
