DELOITTE ASIA PACIFIC CEO READINESS SCHOLARSHIP

Applications open 1 August 2025

Applications close 15 August 2025

 

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COURSE

 Deloitte Asia Pacific CEO Program 

COURSE TYPE

 Short course:  20-23 October 

VALUE

$20,000

OPEN TO

 Women in senior executive leadership roles, who have been identified as a potential CEO successor and nominated by a CEW Membe

LOCATION

Tokyo, Japan, 20-23 October 2025

PARTNER

 Deloitte Asia Pacific 


In 2025, CEW celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated leadership and advocacy for women across Australia.

This scholarship seeks to build on CEW’s legacy of women leaders empowering all women, accelerating the career trajectory of women into executive leadership through life-changing programs, world-class education, and global networks.

The Deloitte Asia Pacific CEO Readiness Scholarship is open to women in senior executive leadership roles, who report to the CEO of a large ASX listed or equivalent organisation, and who have been identified as a potential CEO successor for their current or a future organisation. Applicants are required to be nominated by a CEW Member.

Deloitte Asia Pacific and CEW are offering two women leaders, the opportunity to attend the Deloitte Asia Pacific CEO Readiness Program designed to accelerate the readiness of future global-level CEOs and help them secure the CEO role within the next 2-5 years.

During this intensive, in-person, three and a half day journey - being held in Tokyo, Japan, 20-23 October 2025 - participants will collaborate with a cohort of peers, and receive coaching from prominent CEOs, Chairs, board members, subject matter experts, and renowned academics, gaining diverse perspectives that are crucial for forging their unique pathways to the CEO role. Delivered by CEOs, for future CEOs, the program provides participants with unique insights into the capabilities, mindset and support systems required to succeed as a CEO, today and in the future.

 




WHO SHOULD APPLY?

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the minimum selection criteria:
Be a senior executive reporting to the CEO of a large ASX listed or equivalent organisation
Have been identified by the CEO, Chair or CHRO of their current employer as a potential CEO candidate for their current or a future organisation in the next 2 – 5 years
Have liaised with the CEO, Chair and/or CHRO of your current organisation as part of your scholarship application and have their support to attend the program including commitment to cover associated travel and accommodation costs
Have been nominated by a CEW Member
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Inclusions and Obligations
The Scholarship covers the tuition, enrolment and registration fees for the Course
The Scholar is financially responsible for their travel, accommodation, insurance, and any other incidental costs associated with attending the Course. It is expected they would secure the agreement of their employer to cover these costs
Each successful candidate must commit to attending the whole course and completing complete the program by 23 October 2025
Each successful candidate is required to write a report about their scholarship experience and may be asked to speak at Deloitte and/or CEW events
NOTE: As the program is conducted in accordance with the Chatham House Rule, the scholar’s insights and program information may be shared but not attributed to any person or organisation involved. Deloitte reserves the right to review any material the successful candidates prepare prior to its distribution
I will be publicly acknowledged as a CEW Scholar, which may include my name and photo being shared on CEW's website and/or social media channels
On completion of the course, the recipient will become a member of the CEW alumni community, CEW Connect Women


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