Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Scholarship

This scholarship supports female-identifying students continuing eligible undergraduate studies at Macquarie Business School who demonstrate strong academic achievement and a genuine interest in finance.

Key details

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Application form for 2027 will be available soon.

Study level

Undergraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value
( Direct payment)

$10,000 one-off

Duration

One-off award

About the scholarship

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading global professional services firm specialising in performance improvement, turnaround management, and transaction advisory services. Their Australian office works with leading private equity sponsors and portfolio companies across the full deal lifecycle — from diligence and structuring through to post-acquisition value creation and exit.

Duration

One-off award paid in two instalments over one (1) year.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an Australian citizen.
  • Be a female-identifying student.
  • Be a continuing student in their final two years of studies.
  • Be enrolled full-time or part-time in the Bachelor of Applied Finance, Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, Bachelor of Finance or Bachelor of Commerce (and all relevant doubles) in Session 1 2027.
  • Demonstrated record of high academic achievement.

Applicable courses

How to apply

Application for this scholarship can be made by completing the online Macquarie University Scholarship Application form. Successful applicant will be selected based on:

  • Career aspirations in private equity, finance, or a related field.
  • Alignment of studies with future goals and impact.
  • Achievement and leadership.
  • Demonstrated benefit of scholarship support.
  • Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed by a panel of representatives.