Pinnacle Women in Finance Award

Available thanks to the generosity of the Pinnacle Investment Management Group, a leading Australian-based multi-affiliate investment management firm, the Pinnacle Women in Finance Awards were established to support high achieving female Bachelor of Commerce students currently in their second year, who intend to major in Finance, and who have an interest in investment management.

Applications open

1 Mar 2024

Last day for applications

14 Apr 2024
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Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $20,000

Applicable study areas

Commerce, economics and management

Number of scholarships awarded

2

  • Olivia Yin
    "The Pinnacle Women in Finance Award gave me an invaluable opportunity to explore a career in investment management. Being a Pinnacle Women in Finance scholar opened doors to opportunities to intern with Pinnacle or its affiliates, and I was fortunate to complete an internship with Antipodes Partners in Sydney, who actively manage a portfolio of global equities across developed and emerging markets. Working in the Financial Services team, I gained significant insight into factors that drive investor returns within the sector, as well as a nuanced appreciation for how the team's philosophy guided their investment decision-making and ultimate portfolio selection. Additionally, the financial grant assisted my study abroad as part of a business exchange program, where I studied Investment Theory and Behavioural Finance. These courses deepened my knowledge of theoretical and applied concepts in Finance, from portfolio theory to understanding market anomalies. I am grateful to the Pinnacle Women in Finance Award for further inspiring my passion for a career in investment management."
    - Olivia Yin
  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
    • Identify as female
    • Have completed 100 points of the Bachelor of Commerce and be enrolled full-time in the 2nd year of the course
    • Be enrolled in the Finance major or planning on completing the Finance major
    • Have a course WAM of 80 or above at the time of application
    • Have an interest in Investment Management

    Selection criteria

    Selection is based on academic merit and the Scholarship Impact Statement.

  • Application process

    Students should submit an online application, including:

    • A current Resume
    • A Scholarship Impact Statement (200-300 words), describing:
      • How the scholarship will benefit you financially,
      • Your intent to major in Finance, and
      • Your interest in investment management
    • A copy of your current Statement of Results (available from the Student Portal)

    Submit a scholarship application now

  • When will I know the outcome?

    The successful candidates will be informed by email.

What are the benefits?

The successful recipients will receive up to $20,000 each: $10,000 for their 2nd year of the BCom and $10,000 for their 3rd year of the BCom.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.