McKinsey & Company in Australia is proud to offer their annual scholarship for Women in Leadership.
McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm and the leading advisor to businesses, governments and institutions in all sectors.
The scholarship is open to female students in their penultimate year of university, and is designed to help them plan for their final year. One winner will be awarded $10,000 and the opportunity to intern with our Australian office.
To be eligible for the scholarship you must be:
- A female student in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or graduate degree
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen or resident
- In the top 5% of your class
- A leader who can bring people together to drive positive change within organisations
- A problem solver who relishes a challenge
- A great communicator, in person and in writing
Applications
To apply for the scholarship you must submit:
- A one page cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the eligibility requirements
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- An official copy of your academic transcripts
Applications must be emailed to sheridan_kerr@mckinsey.com. A shortlist of applicants will be invited to interview once applications are closed.
Key dates:
- 1 August 2012 - Deadline for final applications at 5pm sharp
- Mid-August 2012 - Interviews for shortlisted candidates commence
- January 2013 - Summer internship commences