2022 Strategy& Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship null

About Strategy&

At Strategy& we like to call ourselves practical strategists with a sweet spot for solving the hardest problems. We do this as we work alongside our clients to define a pragmatic, globally informed response to their organisation's most important strategic challenges. We bring 100 years of strategy consulting experience and the unrivalled industry capabilities of the PwC network to this task. We are proud members of the PwC network of firms in 157 countries with more than 184,000 people.

About the scholarship

Strategy& understands that we'll only solve our clients' most challenging strategic problems if our team includes a diverse range of experience, talent and ideas. For this to happen, we empower our people and encourage them to bring their whole self to work. This creates an environment that's inclusive, collaborative and harnesses our unique differences to solve tough problems.

We are looking to hire and reward exceptional students who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I). If you are in your penultimate year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies (completing in 2022) and are interested in joining Strategy&, we welcome your application to our scholarship program. We're looking to engage with students from a range of academic disciplines, backgrounds and experiences.

Successful applicants will receive a scholarship of up to $15,000 and a four-week internship with the Strategy& team. Based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra, the internship can start whenever works best for you!

Scholars will receive ongoing support and guidance from a senior mentor at Strategy& and over the course of the internship, you'll also have the opportunity to take part in our D&I committee and help shape the firm's priorities. Following completion of the internship, scholars have the opportunity to apply for a full-time graduate position with the Strategy& team.

The scholarship will be paid as follows:

• $7,500 on commencement of the internship; and
• If you are offered and accept a full-time graduate position with the Strategy& team, $7,500 to be paid upon commencing the graduate position.

About you

You're in your penultimate year of your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, have the right to work in Australia and are fluent in English. You share our passion for diversity and inclusion. You are curious and love to learn.

Your unique mix of talents and skills include:

• Leadership skills that may have been acquired through internships, study abroad programs, volunteering or work experience
• Strong problem-solving abilities with outstanding verbal and written communication skills allowing you to articulate complex problems
• Relationship building skills and a balanced IQ/EQ
• Commitment to collaborating effectively and an ambition to deliver projects that have meaningful impacts

Do you share our passion for diversity and inclusion?

In your cover letter, help us understand why you'd like to join Strategy& as well as why diversity and inclusion are important to you by addressing the following (max. 1 page):

What is a dimension of diversity you are passionate about advancing in society, and why? In your answer, please describe your track record of engagement with this dimension of diversity, highlighting any work you have done to foster greater inclusion of diversity within your circles.

Applications close - 11:59 pm AEST on Sunday 7th November 2021

The recruitment process is as follows:

• Complete an application form and in one file submit your CV, academic transcript and cover letter (addressing the question above)
• Complete an online assessment*
• Selected candidates will be asked to complete a digital interview
• Successful candidates will then attend first and final round interviews hosted in our offices