Black@Kearney Scholarship 2024

Job Description

2024 Black@Kearney Scholarship Programme

Are you a bright, motivated, and curious student who is interested in a fast-paced and stimulating career in Consulting?

Kearney London is opening our £2,000 Black@Kearney Scholarship Programme to support students of Black heritage in their penultimate year of university on their journey into Consulting.

Kearney’s commitment

At Kearney, we seek to encourage and inspire exceptional Black students, and we have pledged to increase and accelerate the intake and representation of Black employees across our firm. We commit to be the difference and lead by example, using our voice, power, and resources to act.

This scholarship is sponsored by Black@Kearney, a network of Black employees and allies aiming to create real change for Black people, both within our firm and in the wider community.

What is the Black@Kearney Scholarship Programme?

This is a 2-part programme that offers a full-day case challenge with the potential of a year-long mentorship & scholarship programme.

On the day (Thursday 21^st March): Case challenge

You will get the chance to learn from Kearney consultants on how to tackle real-world consulting cases, including the tips & tricks and best practices. You will then work collaboratively in teams to solve a case and present to a set of judges – individuals who perform well throughout the day will then be offered to join the scholarship programme.

Afterwards (April 2024 – March 2025): Scholarship programme

The scholarship offers a year-long mentorship programme which aims to equip you with the right skillset for the Consulting industry, and a financial stipend of £2,000 to support your university life.

This programme will give you access to our Kearney resources and a dedicated Kearney Mentor. You will be offered:

• 1:1 tailored mentoring support.
• Access to the Kearney network and an opportunity to connect with employees from all backgrounds.
• Coaching on the job application process, including CV skills and competency interview tips.
• Case interview preparation support to successfully interview at Consulting firms.
• A financial stipend of £2,000

If chosen, as a Black@Kearney scholar you will be expected to:

• Act as an informal ambassador of Kearney at your university upholding our core values.
• Support with the organisation of an event(s) at your university as required.
• Assist with the promotion of the Black@Kearney Scholarship Programme.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for Black students in their penultimate year of undergraduate studies from any degree or discipline.

Successful candidates will have a fantastic academic record with an expected degree at 2.1 or higher, as well as:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Top-rate problem solving ability.
• Brilliant leadership skills and a proven track record of impactful decision making.

Moreover, chosen Scholars will share our passion for essential rightness. This means a deep-rooted belief in the equal and great importance of our advice being both morally upstanding as well as correct; a belief fundamental to who we are as a firm.

You will need to upload the following in a PDF format:

1. Your CV
2. Your answers to the three short application questions (below)

Please note that we do not require a cover letter or transcripts.

SHORT APPLICATION QUESTIONS

The three short questions which will help us to understand more about you.

At Kearney, we are proud of a culture where we can bring our authentic selves to work, and we live by our five core values—curiosity, generosity, boldness, solidarity, and passion. We are looking for original answers that are considered and concise, but most importantly, believe what you write!

Please upload your answers to the questions in PDF format. We do not require a cover letter or transcripts.

1. Give an example of a time you demonstrated one of the five Kearney values. What was the resulting impact, and why is this value important to you? (Please answer in no more than 250 words)
2. Imagine your university is looking to invest to improve the student experience. This could include, but is not limited to, student well-being, access & outreach, careers support, etc.
   You are in a team with support from Kearney consultants and resources and are pitching an idea for this investment. What project would you run on your campus and why? (Please answer in no more than 200 words)
3. What do you hope to gain from the Black@Kearney Scholarship Programme - Case Challenge & Scholarship (Please answer in no more than 250 words)

If you have any questions, please reach out to BlackLondon@Kearney.com

We will let you know if you are successful in being selected for the case challenge by early March. High performers on the day will be shortlisted for the mentorship & scholarship programme for the following 12 months. Selection will be based on your performance in completing the case the day and how you collaborate with your team to do this.

Application deadline Wednesday 28^th February

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased, and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.

Language Requirements

Must be fluent in spoken and written English