About this scholarship
In 2025, CEW celebrated its milestone 40th Anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated leadership and advocacy for women across Australia.
This scholarship builds on CEW's legacy of women leaders supporting all women, accelerating the career trajectory of women into executive leadership through programs, world-class education, and global networks.
The CEW Ruby Scholarship provides four women leaders from any industry the opportunity to participate in the CEW Leaders Program, a bespoke leadership program developed to inspire and equip women to fulfil their leadership potential.
Seven CEW Founders and Past Presidents are the generous benefactors of this annual scholarship opportunity, offered from 2025 to 2027. It is open to women in senior management or executive roles with at least seven years of leadership experience.
The CEW Leaders Program
Recipients of the CEW Ruby Scholarship will attend the CEW Leaders Program. Emerging from 20+ years of researching the specific challenges women face on the path to executive leadership, the evidence-based, proven, and transformational CEW Leaders Program is facilitated by CEW members and executives, with a focus on:
- Amplifying existing strengths, not "fixing" weaknesses.
- Addressing the unique barriers women face.
- Creating a safe space for authentic reflection and growth.
- Connecting with fellow women on their leadership journey.
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