ACTUARIES INSTITUTE WOMEN LEADERS IN AI AND DATA SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Applications open 24th February 2025

Applications close 28 April 2025

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COURSE

 Scholar’s choice from approved shortlist

COURSE TYPE

Short course (3- 5 days)

VALUE

$25,000

OPEN TO

Executive women working in data science or artificial intelligence

LOCATION

Stanford Graduate School of Business (USA), INSEAD (France or Singapore), or Oxford Saïd Business School (UK)


The Actuaries Institute and CEW are offering a scholarship to one executive-level woman working in data science or artificial intelligence specifically, who has at least three years’ executive experience within this sector as part of their overall career. The successful candidate can undertake their choice of:

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The scholarship is open to women leaders working in data science or artificial intelligence, who have at least three years' executive experience within this sector as part of their career.
To be eligible to apply, you must meet the minimum selection criteria:
Currently in an executive-level role (CEO or equivalent, or no more than two levels down from CEO)
Three years’ executive experience in data science or artificial intelligence as a part of your overall career history
Receive endorsement from the Executive or the Board of your organisation
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Inclusions and Obligations
The successful candidate must complete the chosen course within 12 months of award
This scholarship has a total value of $25,000 AUD, which can be used for tuition and a maximum travel allowance of AUD $3000 if required. If the total value of the course and travel exceeds the scholarship amount, the difference will be funded by the successful candidate
The successful candidate must commit to attending the whole course
The successful candidate is required to write a report about their scholarship experience and may be asked to speak at Actuaries Institute and/or CEW events
On completion of the course, the successful candidate will become a member of the CEW alumni community, Connect Women
Please note that final admission to the Program is at the discretion of the Institution. In the unlikely event that the winner is not admitted to their course, CEW will work with them and the school to identify an appropriate alternative.

 “I have invested a lot of time in developing my leadership capabilities, and have a solid foundation, however I am at a point in my career where I need to take this to the next level.

“The program presents the opportunity to bring together my existing skills and, in exploring the challenges I face, identify areas where I can enhance them. I am aiming to gain a fresh perspective on how I can approach my role and new responsibilities, and how I can use my strengths to drive lasting change.”

Lisa Green
Data & AI Solutions Executive, Telstra, 2023 Scholar

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