WIS and AGSM announce scholarship


Women in Super (WIS) and AGSM@UNSW Business School have partnered for their annual scholarship program for 2017 for the third time.
The scholarship offers NSW WIS members the opportunity to attend one of AGSM's executive education programs to further their learning and leadership capabilities.
WIS NSW chair, Sandi Orleow, said: "Our scholarship partnership with AGSM gives WIS members the opportunity to develop professional skills that support their advancement onto senior executive and leadership positions within the superannuation industry".
AGSM executive director, Frank Kennedy, said the scholarship was part of UNSW Sydney's responsibility to make a difference to society and business.
"These scholarships are part of our ongoing commitment to provide access and opportunities to women in leadership," he said.
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