True North Scholarship for university students
Description & Requirements
Join our workshop for students who identify as women and discover what it’s like to work at Bain. Through hands-on case training and interactive sessions, you’ll build practical consulting skills, connect with Bain consultants, and learn more about career opportunities at our firm.
Be more you as a consultant
At our event in Zurich from October 01-02, 2026, you'll explore what your path at Bain could look like. Experience our collaborative culture, get to know our way of working, and connect with inspiring women at Bain.
Outstanding participants will receive an internship offer and will have the chance to win a scholarship worth CHF10,000.
It’ll offer unique insight into strategy consulting.
Learn case interview fundamentals and showcase your skills in mock interviews.
Discover our Bainies’ career journeys and the experiences that shaped their path at Bain.
Secure your chance to win a scholarship
Form relationships with future leaders across regions.
The winner will receive CHF10,000.
Candidates will get the chance to receive an internship offer.
How to apply for this program
This program is for students who identify as women from all disciplines, starting from the 3rd Bachelor’s semester onwards. Whether your background is in science, engineering, humanities, or beyond – your perspective matters.
At Bain, diverse experiences and ways of thinking help us create better, more innovative solutions. We’re also looking for strong academic achievement with great communication skills, drive, passion, and the energy to solve problems.
Apply now
Applications for the Swiss True North Scholarship are now open. Submit your application by Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Applying to True North Scholarship offers you the opportunity to receive:
- A CHF10,000 scholarship
- A Bain mentor to provide guidance and access to a vast professional network
- An associate consultant intern offer with Bain Switzerland during your studies
- Online trainings and (interview) coaching
To be eligible to apply for the True North Scholarship you must identify as woman, and meet the following criteria:
- You must have completed at least your first year of a bachelor's degree – preferably at a Swiss university
- Your anticipated graduation date should be no earlier than the summer of 2027
- Swiss citizen or permanent resident/work permit
When applying you must include:
- CV including grades
- University transcripts
- High school diploma
Key Dates:
- Sunday, August 23 – Application deadline
- Thursday, October 01 to Friday, October 02 – True North Scholarship Event
- Monday, October 05 – Announcement of True North Scholarship winner
