Be Bold Scholarship
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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 in April 2026
Applications for 2025 Be Bold Scholarship program are now closed. Applications will open in April and close in May. Interviews will be held in 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.
Foire aux questions
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What does the interview process look like?
Once the deadline has passed, eligible selected candidates will be invited to interview.
The first round of interviews includes two case interviews. The second round of interviews includes one case interview and one behavioural based interview. Please find more information on case interviews here. -
Are there set dates for the 8-10 week Summer Associate program in Australia?
The Summer Associate Program runs from June to August each year. To help you with planning, we will let you know the specific dates if you are successful.
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Do I need to have a consulting background to be able to apply for the program?
No, you do not need to have experience in consulting, we accept applicants from all backgrounds for this scholarship. Bain provides formal and informal training and development opportunities to ensure you are provided with the right tools to be successful in your role.
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Do I need to have working rights in Australia to be eligible for this program?
In order to be eligible for The Be Bold MBA Scholarship, you must already hold working rights for Australia or qualify for visa sponsorship. Please refer to the Australian Government website for further information.
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Can I still apply to other roles/programs if I’m unsuccessful for the scholarship?
We have limited spots for this program, but your application may be considered for other programs you have applied for pending the application requirements.
We encourage you to apply for a position regardless of the outcome of your application.
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Have a question not covered here?
Contact us at recruiting.australia@bain.com
