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McKinsey & Company invites female students and experienced professionals across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to apply for the Next Generation Women Leaders Award 2017.
McKinsey passionately believes in developing outstanding female leaders. They do so every day, internally and with clients. They have also published numerous acclaimed pieces that demonstrate the importance of women in leadership, including Women Matter and the Centered Leadership project.
Worth of Award
- a scholarship of 2,000 Euros (or its equivalent in a local currency) towards the cost of tuition, summer employment, volunteer work, research, or any other initiative supporting your academic and/or professional development
- individual mentorship from McKinsey consultants to support you as you consider your academic trajectory and career aspiration
- an invitation to a local McKinsey event or an office visit
Eligibility
- Next Generation Women Leaders Award: current students working towards a Bachelors, Masters or PhD, from any discipline or background and who self-identify as female.
- They are a global firm, and they encourage applicants who are interested in opportunities at any of our 120+ global offices.
They are looking to get to know more women just like you:
- Individuals who enjoy problem-solving and creative thinking
- Women who thrive when working with other people
- Women who actively seek ways to maximize their own potential
- Ultimately, they are looking for women who want to use their talents to make positive change in their lives and the world we share.
- Personal Impact: They look for people who can develop and implement creative solutions to challenging problems and work well with teams to do it.
- Entrepreneurial Drive: They look for people with an entrepreneurial spirit: innovative by nature, always creating new approaches, products, services, and technologies.
- Problem Solving Skills: Helping clients solve tough problems and implement solutions requires strong intellectual abilities and rigor as well as a practical sense of what works and what does not.
- Leadership Abilities: We seek people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, and who can foster effective teamwork to drive results.
How to Apply
To apply please submit:
- Your CV in English including details of your education (including grades), any work experience as well as any extracurricular activities and achievements
- A cover letter in English (1-page max) including a paragraph about your most notable accomplishment and a paragraph describing how you would benefit from receiving the award
- Academic transcripts (do not need to be in English) depending on your office preferences
- Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden require academic transcripts from high school onwards
- Asia and Pacific, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Russia, Spain, Switzerland require university transcripts
- For other offices, academic transcripts are optional, but please include relevant grades in your resume
Deadline: Complete your application on their site by November 11, 2019 for the award.