WOMEN IN SUPER CEW EXECUTIVE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for this new scholarship opportunity will open in January 2026

Next round: Date to be confirmed

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COURSE TYPE

Five day immersive residential retreat

VALUE

$20,000

OPEN TO

Executive and C-suite women leaders in the Superannuation sector

LOCATION

Various, most recently Sorrento (VIC) and Adelaide Hills (SA)

PARTNER


Women in Super is a not-for-profit organisation that works to improve women’s retirement outcomes, by working with government, unions, employer organisations, regulators and superannuation funds to campaign for a fairer super system, void of gender-based inequality.

In partnership with Women in Super, we are offering one woman working in the Superannuation sector an incredible opportunity to participate in the CEW Executive Leaders Program, a bespoke residential retreat for exceptional leaders to amplify their impact, gravitas and executive presence.

This Scholarship is open to women members of Women in Super, working in the Superannuation sector in Executive or C-suite roles, with ten or more years' management experience and three or more years' experience in the Superannuation sector.  Applications will be open to candidates nationally and one scholarships will be awarded each year.

This scholarship aims to equip women in the Superannuation sector in executive or C-suite roles to progress to a CEO role, within 1-3 years post award.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the minimum selection criteria:
Applicants must work in the superannuation sector and must be a member of Women in Super
Be an executive (i.e. C-suite or equivalent, or no more than one level down from C-suite)
Have 10 or more years' management experience (i.e. business unit, line or functional management such as P&L management, strategic planning, and people management of a team of any size)
Have 3 or more years’ experience in the Superannuation sector
Have endorsement from CEO (or if in CEO role, endorsement from Board Chair)
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Inclusions and Obligations
The scholarship covers program fees (including accommodation and meals) and a ticket to attend the CEW Annual Dinner in the calendar year following the Scholarship award.
Where required (e.g. for Scholars experiencing financial hardship, travelling interstate, or travelling from regional/remote Australia), a Scholarship recipient may be eligible for a travel allowance of up to $1,500 in addition to their course fee.
The successful candidate must commit to attend all six days of the CEW Leaders Program and complete the program within 12 months (i.e. 30 June 2027).
The successful candidate will be required to write a report about their scholarship experience and may be asked to speak at CEW or WIS events.
On completion of the course, the recipient will become a member of the CEW alumni community, CEW Connect Women.

“I recognise that to lead in this space and effectively manage diverse perspectives, I need to continue to develop my own inclusive leadership skills.”

Petra Kalive
Associate Director, Melbourne Theatre Company. 2023 Scholar

“This scholarship is immensely valuable for my growth as a leader. It will provide me with an extraordinary opportunity to enhance my leadership abilities and engage with a community of female leaders from diverse industries.”

Emily Copeland
Director, Audience Innovation & Music Partnerships, ARN. 2023 Scholar

“I am looking forward to being stretched and challenged by the course content, and I’m supremely excited to be joining a cohort of smart and aspirational women, to learning alongside and from them and to building a network of peers who may be a source of counsel, support and friendship.”

Anne Frankenberg
Deputy CEO, Musica Viva. 2022 Scholar

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