2026 ADIA Women in Dentistry Scholarship

ADIA presents the 2026 Women in Dentistry Scholarship.

Do you want to grow your skills?

Do you wish to expand your network?

Do you aspire to a Board position?

Founded in 2020, Women in Dentistry promotes the professional advancement of women in the oral health sector through networking, mentoring, and education. With this focus on career progression, ADIA has introduced the ADIA Women in Dentistry Scholarship.

Goal: Support the career progression of women in the Australian dental industry—expanding professional education and governance skillsets for the benefit of the sector.

The Benefit

The Scholarship provides the recipient with a one-year membership to the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) as well as enrolment to the AICD Company Directors Course™OR full enrolment to the one-week residential AGSM General Manager Course.

Eligibility

Applications are open to women employed by, or who own, an ADIA member company for a minimum of 12 months prior to Scholarship application.

Michelle Weston

Chief Executive Officer, Caravan Parks Association of Queensland

As CEO of the Caravan Parks Association of Queensland, Michelle leads a dynamic organisation representing hundreds of Queensland’s caravan and residential parks. With nearly two decades of experience in association leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagement, she is known for driving strategic growth, advocacy excellence, and strong member outcomes. Michelle’s leadership focuses on empowering small business owners and creating sustainable industry ecosystems through collaboration, education, and policy influence. Passionate about developing future leaders, she mentors emerging professionals and champions gender equity and inclusion across the tourism and accommodation sector.

Nicole Walker

Director, Lightning Bolt Consulting

Nicole is a seasoned professional in the business events industry, known for delivering seamless and impactful experiences across conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events. With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and operational excellence, she brings creativity, precision, and a collaborative mindset to every project. Nicole is passionate about driving innovation and elevating event experiences and is the Founder of Lightning Bolt Consulting, focused on business and event strategy to maximise return on investment. She is also a member of the AICD and a lecturer in Event Management at the International College of Management Sydney in Manly.

Stefanie Ramsey

Director, Ramsey Property Wealth

Stefanie is the Director of Ramsey Property Wealth, a leading Australian property wealth advisory firm specialising in strategic wealth creation for medical and dental professionals and business owners. With more than a decade in property acquisition, strategy, recruitment, and leadership, Stefanie empowers women to take control of their financial future with confidence and clarity. As a judge for the Women in Dentistry Scholarship, she champions personal and financial independence, believing confidence in your career should be matched by confidence in your financial decisions. Driven by purpose and clear mentorship, she helps women create lasting success for themselves and their families through education, strategy, and empowerment in property.

The Application Process

1) Seek an endorsement letter from your CEO or company leader

You will need to upload this during the application process. The endorsement letter must include:

Endorser’s name, company and contact details
Name of candidate being endorsed
How well they know the candidate
How long they have known the candidate professionally
Why the endorser believes the candidate is a good nominee for this professional development
Why the candidate should be considered for the Women in Dentistry Scholarship
Any other associations between the candidate and endorser
Any additional information that would be useful to the judging panel

* If the applicant is the CEO or equivalent, please provide an endorsement letter from the CEO or equivalent of another ADIA member company.
* Members of the ADIA Board, judging panel or ADIA staff cannot act as an endorser for a candidate.

2) Apply for the Scholarship (opens 21 October 2025)

The application includes a written section with a series of questions. You can create an account and save a draft to complete later.

$49 application fee. Applications close Friday 19 December 2025.

3) Shortlisted candidates will be notified

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email by 31 January 2026.

4) Candidate interviews

Interviews via Zoom between 1-28 February 2026. There is nothing formal to prepare.

5) Scholarship recipient announcement

Announced 28 March 2026 at the ADX Sydney Women in Dentistry Breakfast.

Key Dates

Entries open

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Entries close

Friday, 19 December 2025

Winner announced

28 March 2026 — Women in Dentistry Breakfast, ADX Sydney

Questions?

Contact the ADIA team on 1300 943 094 or national.office@adia.org.au.

Terms and conditions apply.

2026 ADIA Women in Dentistry Scholarship

The Benefit

Eligibility