"Partnering with IAG allows us to strengthen those pathways and connect First Nations women to real opportunities in finance and the corporate sectors, where their leadership and perspectives are needed."
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The partnership supports IAG's commitments under its Reconciliation Action Plan by translating intent into action, creating sustainable education and employment pathways while supporting a pipeline of First Nations talent into corporate Australia.
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IAG will also offer scholarship holders the opportunity to participate in paid internship work while undertaking their degrees, enabling them to apply academic learning into real business contexts. Upon graduation, they will be invited to apply for IAG's Graduate Program.
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Applications for the 2026 Leah Armstrong Scholarship have now closed The successful recipients will be announced at a formal award ceremony hosted by IAG in late March.
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FNE Managing Director Shaun Cumming said the partnership demonstrates the value of long-term collaboration grounded in trust and shared purpose.
"The Leah Armstrong Scholarship is about opening doors and walking alongside women as they build confidence, capability and careers," Mr Cumming said.
"Partnering with IAG allows us to strengthen those pathways and connect First Nations women to real opportunities in finance and the corporate sectors, where their leadership and perspectives are needed."
The partnership supports IAG's commitments under its Reconciliation Action Plan by translating intent into action, creating sustainable education and employment pathways while supporting a pipeline of First Nations talent into corporate Australia.
IAG will also offer scholarship holders the opportunity to participate in paid internship work while undertaking their degrees, enabling them to apply academic learning into real business contexts. Upon graduation, they will be invited to apply for IAG's Graduate Program.
Applications for the 2026 Leah Armstrong Scholarship have now closed The successful recipients will be announced at a formal award ceremony hosted by IAG in late March.
