Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) Asia-Pacific is a prestigious program organized by McKinsey & Company to empower and connect talented women across the Asia-Pacific region. The program aims to foster leadership development, inspire personal and professional progress, and create a supportive community of future leaders.

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Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
• Event Dates: May 29-30, 2025
• Organizer: McKinsey & Company
• Eligible Countries: Asia-pacific region or from a country with strong tie to Asia-specific region
• Eligible Gender: Women, transgender, and nonbinary inclusive
• Target Group: Bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or MBA students graduating no later than 2026 or professionals with up to eight years of work experience
• Focus Area: Leadership development, personal and professional growth
• Study Level: Undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate
• Host Country: Virtual event

Benefits and Financial Aids

Applicants should benefit from the program as follows:

• Opportunity to explore the importance of female leadership
• Participation in interactive workshops and sessions
• Insights from inspirational speakers
• Development of leadership skills and personal growth
• Networking opportunities with peers and McKinsey professionals
• No specified financial aid due to the virtual nature of the event

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for NGWL Asia-Pacific, applicants must:

• Be currently based in or have strong ties with the Asia-Pacific region
• Either be a bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or MBA student graduating no later than 2026 or a professional with up to eight years of work experience.

Required Documents

Applicants need to submit the following documents by May 1, 2025:

• Resume in English detailing education, work experience, extracurricular activities, and achievements
• Optional cover letter (maximum of 250 words) explaining motivation to join, leadership experience, or any additional information supporting the application
• Office preference selection based on geographic ties
• Completion of an online digital assessment (~60 minutes) as part of the application process

Selection Process

The selection process involves:

• Review of submitted documents by McKinsey professionals
• Evaluation of fit and potential impact on the program
• Completion of an online digital assessment
• Announcement of selected participants at a later date

How to Apply?

Applicants can apply by:

• Submitting required documents online through the official application portal
• Completing the digital assessment as part of the application process
• Keeping an eye on the application deadline (May 1, 2025) for timely submission
• They are encouraged to apply for NGWL Asia-Pacific if they have already applied for the NGWL EMEA program, as both events offer similar modules.

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Further information is available on the official website of McKinsey & Company, or you can review the FAQs.

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