Scholarships
September 21, 2026 2026-10-11 14:35Scholarships
GDC SCHOLARSHIP
A GDC scholarship is a door. This form opens it.
GDC offers scholarships for both international and Australian students. Depending on your chosen study area, your experience, your achievements, your background or any hardship you have faced, you may be eligible for one of GDC's competitive scholarships.
You do not need a perfect CV. You need a clear story: who you are, what you want to study, and how a scholarship would change what you can do next.
THE BRIGADIER GENERAL ERIC TAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Investing in Australia's crisis leadership capability
Awarded to professionals across Australia's resilience, crisis and disaster management sectors undertaking the Graduate Diploma of Crisis Leadership. Many recipients studied with employer support, including the ability to train during work hours.
$500,000
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
25
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
9
SECTORS REPRESENTED
State Emergency Services · Local Government · Fire and Rural Fire Services · Forestry and land management · Police and law enforcement · Ambulance and emergency health · Education and training · Public health · Aviation and aerospace
Programmes you can apply for
Scholarships are open across GDC's accredited qualifications. Apply for the programme you want to study, and choose how you would like to study — online, by distance, or face-to-face at work.
PUA80119
Graduate Diploma of Crisis Leadership
MEM80125
Graduate Diploma of Engineering
BSB80320
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
BSB80120
Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
BSB60420
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB50120
Diploma of Business
BSB50820
Diploma of Project Management
BSB50320
Diploma of Human Resource Management
Want to be considered for two programmes? Send two forms. Studying something not listed? Choose “Other” on the form and write the programme title.
How to apply
01
Write the form
About 30 minutes. Type or write by hand. Tick one programme — to be considered for two, send two forms.
02
Attach four things
Certificates or transcripts, a CV of no more than three pages, a copy of your passport or national ID, and one short recommendation letter.
03
Send it in
Email your form and attachments to admin@gdc.edu.au with the subject line “Scholarship Application – Your Full Name”. Keep a copy. We will write back.
Awards are limited. Write in your own words. Copies of documents are enough until we offer you a place.
Download Application FormYour story
Write 400 to 500 words — about one page. There is no single right answer. Speak as yourself, in your own words, without AI.
YOUR STATEMENT SHOULD COVER
Why you are applying
What you want your work to look like
How this scholarship would help
THE FORM ALSO ASKS FOR
Your chosen programme and study mode · When you would like to start · Your details, using the name on your passport or national ID · Your study so far, highest qualification first · Your current work — if you are not in paid work, that is fine · One referee and how they know you
Other financial support
NDIS PARTICIPANTS
NDIS does not fund GDC qualifications. If you or your child is an NDIS participant looking for inclusion tutoring or learning support, book a Clarity Call to ask what GDC offers. Whether your plan can cover it is a decision for you and your plan manager.
Book a Clarity CallEMPLOYER-FUNDED TRAINING
If your employer is funding your training, contact GDC and we will confirm the enrolment and invoicing arrangements.
Enquire About Employer FundingDownloads
FOR STUDENTS
Scholarship Application Form
SAF-002a · 2026. Fill it in on screen or print and write by hand.
FOR ORGANISATIONS
Executive and Government Briefing
For employers and government agencies considering scholarships for staff in resilience, crisis and disaster management.
Download Briefing (PDF)Need help with financial support?
Our team is here to help you explore all available financial options. Don't let financial concerns hold you back from achieving your educational goals — contact us to discuss your options and find the best solution for your situation.