As part of the GGA Capacity Building program, and with the support of CBH and partnership with Leadership WA, GGA is strengthening leadership development within WA’s agricultural industry.
The Growing Leaders Scholarship places up to two leaders from the grains sector into the Leadership WA Signature Leadership Program.
Goal
The Scholarship aims to build a pool of growers ready to take on leadership positions in the grain industry, within Grower Groups, and even at CBH.
Eligibility
The Scholarships are open to anyone involved or aligned with grain growing enterprises in WA, who has demonstrated grower group and community involvement.
Valued at $17,785 per scholar
The tuition and developmental elements of the Signature Leadership Program are valued at $17,785 each.
As Leadership WA’s flagship leadership development program, Signature is aimed at high-performing senior leaders. Set over the course of 10 months, participants have unique and privileged access to Western Australia’s most experienced and insightful leaders across private, community, and government sectors.
2026 Recipients Announced
CBH Group announces 2026 Growing Leaders Scholarships for Transformative Leadership Program.
We’re excited to announce the 2026 Growing Leaders Scholarship recipients are Bindi Murray from Kunmallup Pastoral, Woodanilling, and Ruth Young from Wyening Mission Farm, Calingiri.
Thanks to sponsorship from CBH Group, Bindi and Ruth will join Leadership WA’s Signature Leadership Program for a 10-month transformative journey. They’ll refine their leadership skills to make impactful contributions to the grains sector and regional communities.
Read the media release below.
Growing Leaders Scholarship Alumni
2027 Application Process
Step 1
Read about the scholarship program in the CBH Flyer
Step 2
Find out what you are signing up for.
Aimed at leaders looking to develop their own courageous, powerful, and authentic leadership, Signature brings professionals from all sectors on a 10-month journey of self-awareness and self-mastery.
Visit the Leadership WA “Signature Leadership Program” website or download the brochure below
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Step 3
Have a conversation with Leadership WA before applying. Phone Leadership WA on 08 6381 6700 to:
– Request an introduction to a member of their Signature Program Alumni to gain a better understanding of the program and commitments.
– Clarify with Leadership WA what cost elements are included in the current format of their “Signature Program” and what would be at the participant’s own expense. Eg. fuel etc to attend training at the participant’s expense.
Step 4
Read the Application Question Guide below.
Step 5
After reading all materials and contacting Leadership WA, direct any other inquiries to Kallista Bolton via email kbolton@gga.org.au
Step 6
Submit your application by 1 October 2026
- You will need an up-to-date resume and head shot photo ready to include as part of the application.
- You should receive an auto confirmation at the conclusion of your submission (call 08 6381 6700 with any technical glitches).