Bain Australia is proud to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who want to create real impact through their careers. Our First Nations Scholarship offers financial support, one-on-one mentorship, and guidance from the Bain community, all while helping you explore what’s possible for your future.

Unlock your potential with tailored mentorship

The First National Scholarship is part of our commitment to advancing equity, celebrating talent, and unlocking opportunity.

You’ll be empowered to explore the many career pathways available at Bain and beyond, whether in management consulting, technology, our business support functions, or with one of our community partners.

Rooted in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), the scholarship builds on our True North values and deepens our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Learn from Bain mentors

Connect quarterly with a Bain consultant to talk goals, explore interests, and grow your career together.

Expand your network

Connect with Bain professionals and like-minded students who’ll inspire and support your journey.

Build toward your future

Apply what you learn to your studies, prepare for internships, and set yourself up for long-term success.

Step into the world of consulting

Gain firsthand insight into life at Bain from our consultants and explore a range of career pathways.

Learn from Bain mentors

Connect quarterly with a Bain consultant to talk goals, explore interests, and grow your career together.

Expand your network

Connect with Bain professionals and like-minded students who’ll inspire and support your journey.

Build toward your future

Apply what you learn to your studies, prepare for internships, and set yourself up for long-term success.





Step into the world of consulting

Gain firsthand insight into life at Bain from our consultants and explore a range of career pathways.

Learn from Bain mentors

Connect quarterly with a Bain consultant to talk goals, explore interests, and grow your career together.

Expand your network

Connect with Bain professionals and like-minded students who’ll inspire and support your journey.

Build toward your future

Apply what you learn to your studies, prepare for internships, and set yourself up for long-term success.

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Invest in yourself, with Bain by your side

How to apply

Our First Nations Scholarship is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents. Students enrolled in an undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD program in any discipline at a recognised Australian university are eligible to apply if they have completed at least one year of full time study.

Apply in 2026

Applications for the 2025 First Nations Scholarship Program are now closed and will reopen in 2026. To be considered, please complete and submit the following:

- Application form
- Resume/CV (Word or PDF format)
- Academic transcript
- Supplementary questions: once your application is submitted, you will receive additional questions to describe your candidacy. Responses are compulsory, and your application will only be considered for the scholarship once these are submitted.

Frequently asked questions

- What does the interview process look like?
- Do I need to have any consulting experience or a commerce background to be able to apply for the program?
- Can I apply to other roles/programs if I’m unsuccessful for the scholarship?
- Got a question we haven’t answered?

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