Be Bold Scholarship
Description & Requirements
We welcome business school students who identify as female or gender diverse that have a keen interest in a career in consulting in Australia. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a lasting impact, the Be Bold Scholarship is a great opportunity for you.
Light up your consulting career with exclusive benefits
As the scholarship winner, you’ll receive an early internship offer to Bain Australia’s Summer Associate program to kickstart your career in Consulting and set a foundation for your future success. You’ll also have the opportunity to be a Bain Australia ambassador on your campus.
Join a case team and gain authentic case and client experience in addition to world-class Bain training in the classroom and on the job.
Become a Bain representative on your business school campus.
Empower your future, unlock mentorship and immersive experiences
Embark your academic journey with a $10,000 USD scholarship to enhance your education.
Experience a year-long transformational journey with a dedicated Bain leader as your personal mentor, and benefit from their unmatched one-on-one guidance.
Successful Summer Associate participants will receive a return offer to join Bain Australia as full-time Consultant upon completion of your MBA studies.
How to apply for this program
This program is for female and gender-diverse individuals with working rights or visa sponsorship qualifications. Tailored for those enrolled in an EU, UK, or US MBA school.
We seek candidates with impressive achievements, a drive for problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and engagement in community service or extracurricular activities.
Apply now
Applications for the 2025 Be Bold Scholarship are now open, apply by deadline Wednesday May 7, 2025. Interviews will be held in mid-June.
- Submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the following topics:
- Describe an achievement you are most proud of.
- What draws you to Australia as a place to work, and how does it align with your career goals?
- Choose your preferred Australia office in Perth, Melbourne, or Sydney
- Interested to learn more? Register now for a coffee chat with one of our Australian Bainies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the interview process look like?
- Are there set dates for the 8-10 week Summer Associate program in Australia?
- Do I need to have a consulting background to be able to apply for the program?
- Do I need to have working rights in Australia to be eligible for this program?
- Can I still apply to other roles/programs if I’m unsuccessful for the scholarship?
- Have a question not covered here?
