Women's Scholarship Program (Nov 2024)

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with offices in more than 40 countries. Since 1926, we have been trusted advisors to the world's foremost organisations. Kearney is a partner-owned firm, committed to helping clients achieve success.

Kearney Strategic Operations, a specialist unit within Kearney, have a focus on procurement and supply chain, helping companies move to a sustainably lower cost base, transform their supply management practices, adopt innovative operating models, and understand how collaboration technology can be used to achieve strategic objectives.

Scholarship details

The Kearney Women’s Scholarship is open to female students in their second year through to their penultimate year of university. The recipient will be provided with:

• Up to $20,000 to be used to support either their next year of study or other educational-related activities;
• Mentorship from a senior female consultant;
• A 10-week internship over the summer in either our Sydney or Melbourne office (typically from end November to February); and
• Access to all in-house training.

What we are seeking

We value problem solvers who are ready to contribute ideas and share their views and new information.

We are looking for high-achieving women in their second through to penultimate year undergraduate students from all disciplines. 

The ideal scholar also demonstrates the qualities of:

• A leader;
• A critical and creative thinker;
• A great communicator; and
• Has a strong personal impact.

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be:

• A female student in your second through to the penultimate year of study; and
• An Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen.

Applicants are asked to submit the following:

An application utilising the below link. Kindly note that there are x3 questions that are mandatory and will replace the need for a Cover Letter. Please kindly do not submit a cover letter.

The questions are as follows:

1. What are you passionate about, and how would the Kearney Scholarship help you achieve your aspirations?
2. Thinking about an opportunity to get experience working in a Consulting industry, what are you hoping to learn and what are some of the challenges you anticipate?
3. Considering the current economic climate. How do you think the business world will change in the next 5 years?

Recruitment Process

Our Women’s Scholarship Finalists’ Day will be held on Friday, 16 August 2024 in either our Sydney or Melbourne office and shortlisted finalists must be available to attend the day. Kearney will work with those finalists located interstate or in New Zealand to sort out attendance.

After the Finalists’ Day, successful Candidates will be invited to partake in a one-on-one Case Interview with a Kearney Partner or Principal. 

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