True North Scholarship for PhD students & postdocs

Are you a PhD student or postdoc and curious about a career beyond academia? Join our virtual event designed for women from all fields of study and discover how you can apply your academic expertise in consulting.

Over two interactive days, you’ll build essential case skills, gain first-hand insights into Bain and the work as a consultant, and connect with inspiring women at Bain. During mock interviews, you’ll also have the chance to win one of three €5,000 scholarships and benefit from a fast track process for our full-time Consultant role.

Be more you as a consultant

At our event, you'll explore what your path at Bain could look like with a PhD. Experience our collaborative culture, get to know our way of working, and see how your academic background translates into consulting.

Discover consulting and Bain

Get introduced to strategy consulting and learn how we solve complex business challenges.

Build and apply your skills

Learn case interview fundamentals and showcase your skills in further mock interviews.

Learn from those who made the move

Hear from Bainies who have transitioned from academia to consulting and expand your network.

Secure your chance to win a scholarship

Join a community of like-minded individuals

Meet ambitious peers and build lasting connections.

Win a scholarship

Be one of three winners of a €5,000 scholarship.

Fast-track your application

Stand out during the event and get the chance to fast-track interviews for a full-time Consultant role.

How to apply for this program

This program is open to PhD students and postdocs (with up to two years of post-PhD experience) from all disciplines who identify as women. You should be interested in joining Bain in a German or Austrian office location. Whether your background is in science, engineering, humanities, or beyond – your perspective matters. At Bain, diverse experiences and ways of thinking help us create better, more innovative solutions.

Apply in Spring 2027

Applications for our 2026 True North Scholarship program are now closed. The application phase for the 2027 program will start in spring 2027. Learn more about the full-time consultant role on our careers page.

Frequently asked questions

• Who can apply for the True North Scholarship?

Female PhD students and postdocs (with up to two years of post-PhD experience) from any field of study who are interested in joining Bain in a German or Austrian office location. You should have excellent grades and outstanding analytical skills.

• What documents will Bain require from me?

Please submit your CV incl. grades, high school diploma, and university certificates. Please understand that we can only consider applications that are complete as described.

• In what language should my application documents be?

Documents can be in English or German.

• When can I expect a decision about my participation in the event?

You can expect to be notified at the end of May.

• What language will be spoken at the event?

We are planning to host the event in German or English depending on the background of our participants.

• Is it possible to attend only one day?

No, participation is required for the full duration of the event to get the most out of it.

• How can I best prepare for the mock interviews?

Our tip: "Practice makes perfect." You should prepare yourself for structuring concepts, mental arithmetic, and business judgment. It is also worthwhile to take a look at the daily newspapers. You can find some case studies on our website. In addition, many applicants use training platforms such as squeaker.net, PrepLounge or Case Coach. We’ll also share additional resources with you ahead of the event.

• Who can I contact if I have questions?

If you have questions regarding your application process or something else, feel free to contact Karolin Bednorz. Get in touch with her via [email protected].