FEAL Masters Program Scholarship

Written By Julia Gottlieb

Congratulations Katrina McPhee, Aware Super winner of the 2024 MBS Scholarship.




A ground-breaking post-graduate program for superannuation Fund Executives.

This scholarship was for the May module, to be held at Melbourne Business School from 13 to 17 May 2024

Managerial Decision Making

This subject is based on state-of-the-art neurobiological research that sheds light on the obstacles we face when making decisions. By discovering the roots of many of these difficulties we can also learn solutions to the problems created by our biological history.

  • Neurobiology and Neuroanatomy

  • Judgemental biases: Framing, Priming and Anchoring

  • Expectations and stereotypes – when is the gut feeling right?



Highlights and the benefits of the FEAL/MBS Masters program can be accessed via this video:


FEAL, with the generous support of QIC is offering a scholarship opportunity for each module in 2024.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Applications closed on Friday 16th February 2024. The winner was announced at the FEAL Forum Dinner on Thursday 7th March 2024.

To apply for the MBS Scholarship click on the ‘Apply Now’ tab to download an application form and save it to your desktop (writable pdf). Return the completed application, including a copy of your resume via email to katrina.bacon@feal.asn.au Cc renee.villasanti@feal.asn.au. If you need assistance please contact FEAL.

ELIGIBILITY

Successful, senior, upper middle managers, general managers or divisional heads with an undergraduate degree and at least 8 years’ experience (including at least 3 years in management). Must be preparing for, or already working in a leadership role and seeking to grow their role and impact as a leader and to consolidate and confirm their experience with a respected qualification.

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. The selection panel is also asking for and will take into account your level of interest in completing further modules of the FEAL/MBS Masters Program.

Who is on the selection panel?

Your application will be treated with the strictest confidence at all times by our selection panel. The selection panel will be Brian Delaney - Chair, FEAL, Glen Gee - MSCI, Tim Furlan - Russell Investments, Ravi Sriskandarajah - QIC, Louise Watson - Natixis, Chris Wildman - Robeco, Katrina Bacon - CEO, FEAL and FEAL Director - TBC

Key dates to remember:

Applications closed on Friday 16th February 2024. The winner will be announced at the FEAL Forum Dinner on Thursday 7th March 2024.

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 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. Costs outside this must be covered by the recipient

Julia Gottlieb
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