Competition stages
The competition is split into three stages. Throughout, we will be looking for evidence of purpose and analytical strength – as well as the practical skills that will distinguish you in the competition.
Stage 1 – Application and Regional Final
Firstly, we will challenge you to answer one short answer question on the broader business environment and one question about building a better working world through video.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to participate in the Regional Finals. You will work as part of a team to analyse and present on a transactions case study to our EY judges.
Do well in Stage 1 and you will become a regional winner, rewarded with a paid internship in Strategy and Transactions and a trip to Sydney to compete in the Oceania competition.
In the event that the Oceania Final is unable to proceed face-to-face the format of the competition may need to be adapted to be conducted in a virtual setting. Applicants will receive updated communication closer to the time.
Stage 2 – Oceania Final
In the second stage, you will participate in individual and group activities and continue your journey of learning more about Strategy and Transactions. The Oceania winner will represent EY Oceania at the Global competition.
Stage 3 – Global competition
Taking place in late 2024, the successful Oceania winner will work closely with other finalists from across the world. You will be challenged with individual and group activites in front of EY leaders, clients and academia. At the global competition, finalists will attend an awards ceremony where the EY NextGen Women winning team and individual awards winners will be announced.*
*In the event that the Global Competition is unable to proceed face-to-face in Europe/ UK then the competition will be conducted in a virtual setting.
Eligibility
The EY NextGen Women competition is open to all female students residing in Australia or New Zealand who hold citizenship or permanent residency in the country they reside in. Entrants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree at university and due to complete their studies between 2025 and 2027.
Terms and conditions for the NextGen competition can be found here.