SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROGRESS YOUR CAREER

Unlock opportunities to excel in your field with CEW’s world-class scholarships. 

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Since 1992, CEW scholarships have supported more than 300 exceptional women across diverse industries. 

Each CEW scholarship offers women the chance to study and accelerate their careers at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School, INSEAD, Oxford Saïd Business School, Melbourne Business School and more. 

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In partnership with industry leaders, providing access to life changing programs, education, and global networks.
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Executive
Non-for-profit

The CEW and HMST Scholarship

In collaboration with the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust and the Melbourne Business School this scholarship supports a Victorian woman in the not-for-profit sector to pursue an Executive MBA at Melbourne Business School.

Applications closed for 2024.

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Governance
Any Industry

The Governance Institute & CEW Emerging Director Scholarship

 This scholarship supports a senior woman transitioning into board directorship with a place in the Governance Institute of Australia’s Effective Director Course.

Applications closed for 2024.

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Governance
Any Industry

The Governance Institute & CEW Executive Scholarship

Supporting a company secretary or governance professional to complete the Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management with the Governance Institute of Australia.

Applications closed for 2024.

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Executive
Any Industry
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October 21, 2024

Roberta Sykes Scholarship

In partnership with Aurora Education Foundation, this scholarship offers three opportunities for rising and mid-career Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women leaders to study at Harvard Kennedy School.

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Sustainability
Executive

ANZ Woman Leader in Sustainability Scholarship

This scholarship supports sustainability practitioners to study an executive-level course anywhere in the world that aligns with their sustainability goals.

Applications closed for 2024.

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STEM
Executive

Chemistry Australia CEW Woman Leaders in STEM Scholarship

Supporting a senior woman leader in STEM, employed by a Chemistry Australia member company, to attend the Women Transforming Leadership course at Oxford Saïd Business School.

Applications closed for 2024.

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Retail

ARA Women Leaders in Retail Scholarship

Offered with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA),  this scholarship supports a woman leader in retail to study at the Women's Leadership Forum at Harvard Business School.

Applications closed for 2024.

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Health

Bonnie Boezeman AO Leadership in Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship supports an Australian woman registered nurse to pursue a Master of Healthcare Leadership online at Southern Cross University.

Awarded for 2024, open again in 2025.

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Executive
Arts & Media

Hansen Executive Leadership in the Arts Scholarship

This scholarship offers a senior executive woman in the arts the opportunity to study an executive- level course of their own choosing, anywhere in the world.

Applications closed for 2024.

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Arts & Media
CEW Programs

Hansen CEW Leaders Program for the Arts Scholarship

This scholarship provides five mid to senior women leaders in the Arts a place in the CEW Leaders Program.

Applications closed for 2024.

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Arts & Media
Executive

Maureen Kerridge AM Scholarship

This scholarship is for women in advertising, media and television to study an executive-level course of their choosing, anywhere in the world.

Applications closed for 2024.

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STEM
Executive

Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in Data Science/AI Scholarship

 An opportunity for one woman working in data science or artificial intelligence to study their choice of three international leadership courses.

Applications closed for 2024.

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    APPLICATION PROCESS

    01

    Check your Eligibility

    Log in to the CEW Scholarships Platform to complete the Eligibility Quiz. Our dashboard will display eligible scholarships. Apply for all relevant scholarships.

    02

    Start your Application/s

    Complete sections: Employment and Education Information, Scholarship Application Form, Executive Sponsor’s Endorsement Letter, and optional CV. Additional documents may be required.

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    Submit

    Use the CEW Scholarships Platform to save as you go and complete your application. Once ready, click Submit. You will receive email updates on your application status once the review process has begun.

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    What is the timeframe to complete my scholarship?

    You must complete prescribed courses within 12 months of receiving the award, unless otherwise specified in the Scholarship Award.

    How can I find details about each course available?

    Course and educational institution information can be found on each scholarship page. Some scholarships invite applicants to choose their own course eligible for completion within 12 months of being awarded.  For these scholarships, awardees must justify their course choice and its benefits to them in their current and future role in their application.

    Can CEW Members apply for a Scholarship?

    CEW members are not eligible to apply for CEW Scholarships. CEW members are encouraged to participate by joining a scholarship review panel, advocating for applicants in their networks to apply, or supporting the CEW Leaders Program. To express interest in joining a CEW Scholarships review panel, email scholarships@cew.org.au.

    OUR SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTERS

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    Bonnie Boezeman AO
    Jane Hansen AO
    Kerridge Family Foundation

    OUR SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS

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