True North: Scholarship for Black Heritage students
True North: Scholarship for Black Heritage students
We invite students of Black Heritage from the UK and Ireland to join a two-day workshop in London for valuable career skills and networking with Bain professionals. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to interview early for an Associate Consultant position and a chance to win a £10,000 scholarship.
Be more you as a consultant at Bain
Join us for this workshop and you may have the opportunity to interview as an associate consultant at one of the top strategy consulting firms! At the end, we’ll award select candidates with a scholarship award.
It’ll offer unique insight into strategy consulting.
Our consultants will share the tools they use to address client problems.
Work through the real types of challenges our consultants face.
Be entered to win a scholarship
Form relationships with future leaders across the UK and Ireland.
The winner will receive £10,000.
After, interview for a full-time position as an associate consultant.
This program is for students in their penultimate year of study who identify as Black Heritage
Applications are open to any student who identifies as Black Heritage in the UK and Ireland, regardless of nationality. We welcome students from any degree type and emphasize the importance of strong academic achievement, excellent communication skills and a passion for problem solving.
How to apply
The applications for the True North Scholarship are now closed.
What to expect from the application process
- A 1-2 page business format CV
- Answers to all application questions
- Completion of our online assessment (we'll ensure you have all the information you need to familiarize yourself with the assessment ahead of time)
What to expect from London's True North Scholarship program
- A 2-day in-person workshop where you’ll acquire key career skills and create valuable connections with Bain professionals
- An exclusive invite to early full-time Associate Consultant interviews
- Receive the support of a Bain buddy before, during and after the workshop
- Have the chance to win the £10,000 scholarship following interviews
Key dates
- April 25 at midday BST: Assessment deadline
- May 10: True North workshop invites extended
- July 3 - 4: True North workshop held in-person at our London office
- July 29 - 31: First round Associate Consultant interviews
- August 8 - 9: Second round Associate Consultant interviews
Everything you need to know
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Am I eligible to apply?
Candidates must currently be in their penultimate year of study at any UK or Irish university in order to be eligible for this scholarship.
If you are currently in your final year of study, or have less than two years of full-time work experience since graduating, you would be welcome to apply for the full-time Associate Consultant role in the London office when applications open in September. For more information on that, visit London university hiring.
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How should I answer the application questions?
As truthfully as you can. These are a chance for us to find out more about you and there are no right or wrong answers. Generally, we are looking for strong academic achievers with great communication skills and the drive to help others and solve problems.
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Do I need to submit a cover letter?
No, not for this program.
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When will I hear back?
We review all applications after the assessment deadline on April 25th. If you are invited to attend the workshop, you will hear from us on May 10th. (This is to say, applications are not considered on a rolling basis. Only after the deadline.)
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How should I prepare for the online assessment?
The assessment will cover questions on your behavioral preferences, numerical, verbal and logical reasoning. People at Bain have a diverse range of personality traits and thinking styles, and we are not looking for one single type of person. The assessment is designed to stretch your thinking, so there might be parts that you do not know the answer to. If that’s the case, just give it your best answer.
Visit the candidate assessment hub for more details.
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I am eligible for the True North: Scholarship for Women and Scholarship for Black Heritage Students. Can I apply to both?
We ask that you submit only one application to either the True North: Workshop for Black Heritage Students or to the True North: Scholarship for Women. Both workshops will follow a similar schedule that are designed to inspire and equip you with practical leadership and impact skills. Visit the True North: Scholarship for Women page for more information, and reach out to UniversityHiring@Bain.com for anything else.
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I am interested in an office that does not offer True North: Scholarship for Black Heritage Students. Will I still be considered for the program?
True North: Scholarship for Black Heritage Students is currently only offered in the London office. If you are not interested in the London office, we recommend you reach out to your top office preference for information about recruiting opportunities.
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Who should I reach out to if I have further questions?
For further questions, contact UniversityHiring.London@Bain.com.
