Greg Bright Scholarship for Excellence in Member Communications
The Greg Bright Scholarship for Excellence in Member Communications honours Greg Bright's significant contribution to the industry and his dedication to nurturing emerging talent, especially those that strive to improve how the industry communicates with members. It was Greg's vision to unite fund executives for collaboration and sharing that led to the founding of FEAL in 1999.
About the scholarship
The scholarship enables an emerging leader who is working in a member engagement, member benefits, product development, administration, insurance, financial advice or education role within a FEAL member fund/organisation to attend the Emerging Leaders Program at Melbourne Business School. This 5-day residential program provides the opportunity to study with a group of peers from across the industry and includes sessions on leadership, innovation & change, people management, strategy, marketing, finance, project management and navigating uncertain futures, taught by some of MBS’s senior faculty. The scholarship winner will also have the opportunity to speak about member communications at a FEAL event.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?
Scholarship applications will open in June 2025.
Eligibility
The scholarship is suitable for senior managers (e.g. the level below the executive level or other high performers) working in a member engagement, member benefits, product development, administration, insurance, financial advice or education role who are passionate about making a tangible difference in how their fund / the industry communicates with members.
What is the selection panel looking for?
The selection panel is looking for concise, relevant and informative responses to the questions posed in the application form. In two or three paragraph responses provide a strong ‘business case’ as to why you should receive a Scholarship this year. Try to be clear and direct and help the selection panel understand how the Scholarship opportunity would be helpful to you in supporting your goals around improving how your fund communicates with its members.
The application form contains the following questions:
What knowledge/skills do you hope to gain by completing the program?
How would your participation in the program benefit your fund?
What do you anticipate your career progression will be over the next 5 years?
Can you share a specific example where you innovated communications to improve member engagement and understanding? What was the outcome?
What do you believe is the biggest challenge facing super funds in effectively communicating with members, and how would you approach solving it?
Who is on the selection panel?
Your application will be treated with the strictest confidence at all times by our selection panel: Brian Delaney, FEAL Chair, Christine Bright, Sponsor and FEAL Director - TBC
Key dates to remember
Applications will open in June 2025
Applications will close in July 2025 (date TBC)
I am not a FEAL member. Can I still apply?
The ability to receive FEAL scholarships is one of the benefits of FEAL Membership. If you are not currently a member of FEAL then why not apply for membership and a scholarship at the same time. All FEAL members, whether new or existing who meet the eligibility requirements for the particular Scholarship, are eligible to apply. Click here for membership details.
Terms and Conditions
Applications received after the specified deadline will not be considered
The decision of the selection panel is final and no subsequent correspondence will be entered into
The Greg Bright Scholarship for Excellence in Member Communications is open to FEAL members
Non members who are Fund Executives from not-for-profit funds are eligible to apply. If successful you must join FEAL to receive your scholarship
Applicants must be employed with their fund at the time of the scholarship
Successful applicants may be called upon to deliver a report to FEAL members
FEAL Directors are not eligible to apply
This scholarship covers tuition only
