Eva Burrows Australian Leadership Scholarship for Women
“Courage is very important in leadership – courage to follow through on your dream.” General Eva Burrows
The following scholarship reflects General Eva Burrows commitment to advance social justice, education and the development of the next generation of leaders. The 13th General of The Salvation Army from 1986-1993 she was known as the "people’s General” for her ability to connect with the vulnerable in society and engage warmly with people of all backgrounds and ages. This scholarship ensures General Eva’s commitment and passion for education and the development of leaders will become a lasting legacy.
The 2026 Eva Burrows Australian Leadership Scholarship for Women will be awarded to a female who has undertaken substantial paid or unpaid work in the delivery of the mission of The Salvation Army in the previous two years and is seeking support to develop their leadership capabilities. A scholarship of up to $25,000 AUD, for study at Eva Burrows College or another institution, will be granted to a woman who exhibits General Eva Burrows values of leadership and commitment to serving on the frontline.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community.
Applications for the 2026 Eva Burrows Leadership Scholarship are now closed.
For all scholarship enquiries contact:
e | enquiries@ebc.edu.au
p | +61 3 9847 5400
a | 100 Maidstone Street, Ringwood, Victoria 3134 Australia