MBS Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders Program 2024 dates: 29th April - 3rd May.
About the scholarship
With the generous support of 1886 Consulting a scholarship opportunity was available for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Program. The program will include sessions on leadership, innovation & change, people management, marketing, finance, project management and strategy, taught by some of MBS’s senior faculty.
Congratulations Brendan Donoghue, UniSuper winner of the 2024 Emerging Leaders Program Scholarship
Presented in partnership with
TESTIMONIAL
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?
Scholarship applications for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Program closed on the 3rd November 2023.
To apply for this scholarship click on the ‘Apply Now’ tab to download an application form and save it to your desktop (writable pdf). Return completed application via email to katrina.bacon@feal.asn.au Cc renee.villasanti@feal.asn.au
Eligibility
This program is suitable for senior managers (e.g. the level below the executive level or other high performers) who aspire to be a future fund executive and are looking to develop their leadership skills.
What are 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 a two or three paragraph response provide a strong ‘business case’ as to why you should receive a scholarship this year. Consider how the program content would assist you in meeting your professional and career goals, or in achieving specific KPIs. Try to be clear and direct and help the selection panel understand how the scholarship opportunity would be helpful to you.
Who is on the selection panel?
Your application will be treated with the strictest confidence at all times by our selection panel: Vivek Chaudhri - MBS program facilitator, Doug Talbot - 1886 Consulting, Natalie Previtera - FEAL Board, Katrina Bacon - CEO, FEAL and Brian Delaney - Chair, FEAL.
Key dates to remember:
Scholarship applications opened 21st September and closed 3rd November 2023.
I have submitted an application previously but was not successful – should I apply again?
Former applicants are encouraged to apply. Review your previous scholarship application and consider how you could improve it. Ensure the question responses reflect your current thoughts and needs.
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, are eligible to receive a scholarship. 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 MBS Emerging Leaders Scholarship 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
The scholarship covers tuition and accommodation (travel expenses, and costs outside this must be covered by the recipient)