Maureen Kerridge AM Scholarship

Closed for 2024

Course

Scholar’s choice

Course type

Scholar’s choice

Value

$35,000

Open to

Senior women leaders in advertising, media or television

Location

Scholar’s choice

Partnered with

Kerridge Family Foundation

In celebration and memory of Maureen Kerridge AM and her achievements as a pioneering woman in media, the Kerridge family generously donates a scholarship for one woman in advertising, media or television to study an executive level course of their own choosing, anywhere in the world.

CEW member Maureen Kerridge AM was the first woman to run an Australian television network, Seven, and the first female CEO of a free-to-air television network globally. Her career also involved senior roles at Unilever and board roles for a range of organisations including Opera Australia, Pacific Brands, Macquarie Radio Network, the Seven Group and the charity Bestest. She was also a council member of the National Museum of Australia, a Trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria and supported many charities and causes that were close to her heart.

Maureen passed away in 2020 and was posthumously awarded an Order of Australia for her significant service to the television industry, the arts and charitable organisations.

Who should apply?

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the minimum selection criteria:

Mid-to senior executive (i.e., CEO, or no more than three levels down from CEO) working in advertising, media, or television.

Demonstrated leadership experience in advertising, media, or television.

Five years or more professional business experience.Australian citizen or resident.

Inclusions and Obligations

The total value of the scholarship is $35,000 AUD. The selected program and travel (up to a total value of $3,000 AUD) must not exceed the total scholarship value of $35,000 AUD.

Applicants must confirm they meet the institution’s eligibility criteria and be able to commit to attending the course.

The successful candidate must complete the course within 12 months of award.

The recipient will be required to write a report about her scholarship experience and may be asked to speak at CEW events.

On completion of the course, the recipient will become a member of the CEW alumni community, CEW Connect Women.

“I’m extremely proud to win a scholarship from an organisation who represents and advocates for women and more so because the scholarship is named in honour of a trail blazing woman who broke through barriers to achieve a first. So, in addition to being proud and excited, I also feel a sense of responsibility.”

Elizabeth (Libby) Anne Owens

Chief Executive Officer, Champion Data. 2023 Scholar.

“The chance for exposure to women in executive positions outside of my industry, presents a unique opportunity to grow, diversify my own thinking and ways of doing things, while participating in my chosen course will make me a more effective leader and more valuable employee as my career progresses.”

Lauren Joyce

Chief Strategy & Connections Officer, ARN. 2022 Scholar.

Established in memory of Maureen Kerridge AM

Maureen Kerridge AM was the first woman to run an Australian television network, Seven, and the first female CEO of a free-to-air television network globally. Her career also involved senior roles at Unilever and board roles for a range of organisations including Opera Australia, Pacific Brands, Macquarie Radio Network, the Seven Group and the charity Bestest. She was also a council member of the National Museum of Australia, a Trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria and supported many charities and causes that were close to her heart. Maureen passed away in 2020 and was posthumously awarded an Order of Australia for her significant service to the television industry, the arts and charitable organisations.