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.
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.
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.
Applications for the 2026 Be Bold Scholarship are now closed. Applications will open in April and close in May. Interviews will be held in June.
- Submit a CV, latest academic transcript 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.
- 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?
