Lead to Inspire fellowship
Employment type
Program
Location(s)
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Description & Requirements
We invite incoming MBA students from eligible EMEA schools who are interested in a Summer Internship opportunity in Bain's EMEA offices to join our Lead to Inspire Fellowship. Through professional development workshops and networking opportunities, you'll build meaningful connections with members of Women at Bain, gain insights into their career journeys, develop valuable skills, and explore future opportunities in consulting.
Craft your own career path
We aim to inspire and empower your MBA journey through impactful personal stories and essential leadership skills, enabling you to navigate and shape your own career journey. As a selected participant, you'll gain access to our Lead to Inspire Fellowship events and programming to support your MBA journey.
Hear from members of Women at Bain who can share their experiences, perspectives, and career journeys as you explore consulting.
Receive in-depth interview coaching if you're invited to interview for a summer internship at one of our EMEA offices.
Kickstart your case interview preparation alongside your peers and Bain consultants.
Learn to lead from those who’ve done it
Learn what consulting is like directly from members of Women at Bain who can share their experiences and perspectives on building a career in consulting.
Connect with members of Women at Bain and like-minded MBA students. Build meaningful relationships and grow a professional network that can support you throughout your MBA journey and beyond.
How to apply for this program
We invite incoming MBA students starting their studies in January 2027 at INSEAD, IE Business School, or HEC Paris who are interested in exploring consulting, connecting with members of Women at Bain, and pursuing a summer internship at one of Bain's EMEA offices to apply for the Fellowship.
Apply now
Applications for the Lead to Inspire Fellowship are now open.
If you're an incoming MBA student at one of our eligible schools and interested in pursuing opportunities in Bain's EMEA offices, we encourage you to apply by November 29, 2026, to take part in the program.
To apply, please provide the following:
- CV
- GMAT / GRE score
As part of your application, you'll also be asked to select three offices you're most interested in joining. We encourage you to choose the offices where you would most like to pursue a summer internship or start your career at Bain.
Your selections are for program planning purposes only and will not affect the outcome of any future applications for roles at Bain.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about programs or our recruiting process, please reach out.
Frequently asked questions
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Which schools are eligible to apply for the Lead to Inspire Fellowship?
To apply for the Lead to Inspire Fellowship, you must be admitted to an MBA program at one of the following schools and be interested in pursuing career opportunities in Bain's EMEA offices:
- INSEAD (27D cohort)
- IE Business School (27J cohort)
- HEC Paris (MBA, J27 cohort)
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What is Women at Bain, and how is it involved in Lead to Inspire Fellowship?
Women at Bain (WAB) is a global community open to all Bain professionals who want to connect around women's experiences. As one of Bain's affinity groups, WAB helps foster meaningful relationships, supportive networks, and a sense of belonging across the firm.
Through Lead to Inspire fellowship, participants have the opportunity to learn directly from members of this community. From sharing their personal career journeys and experiences in consulting to offering guidance on interview preparation and building professional connections, WAB members help participants gain the insights, skills, and relationships to navigate their own career journeys.
The Lead to Inspire Fellowship is open to all applicants who meet the program's eligibility criteria.
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If I am not invited to be part of the program, does that also mean I will not be invited to interview for a position at Bain?
Not at all! We strongly encourage you to apply for internship or full-time roles at Bain, regardless of your participation in the Fellowship.
For further questions about the Fellowship or Bain's application process, please contact us at Bain.LeadToInspire@Bain.com.
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What is the duration of the program?
The program will run from December 2026 to May 2027.
