The Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders 2023

In recognition of the contribution made by the former McDonald’s Corporation CEO, Charlie Bell, a scholarship for future leaders has been created in his name recognising Charlie’s commitment towards the provision of ongoing learning and education.

Charlie commenced his career as a crew person with McDonald’s Kingsford in 1976 at the age of 15 and he quickly progressed through the ranks, becoming Australia’s youngest Restaurant Manager at the age of 19. He was appointed Managing Director of McDonald’s Australia in 1993 and then ultimately President and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s Corporation in April 2004 at the age of 43.

The Charlie Bell School of Management is proud to partner with Global Talent Manager firm Development Dimensions International, Inc. (DDI). Shortlisted applicants will be presented with the opportunity to participate in a leadership program facilitated by DDI Consultants. The program is designed to build foundational leadership skills, raise awareness of personal styles that enable and derail leaders, and introduce a structure and some tools for providing effective feedback and conducting productive, relationship enhancing discussions.

Awards, valued up to $30,000, may be granted by the Selection Committee to individuals who have met eligibility criteria.

To be eligible to apply for the Scholarship, applicants must:

• gain acceptance to or be enrolled in, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an Australian University;

• be available to commence university or continue university, as the case may be, in Semester 1, 2023;

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident;

• in respect of one of the awards, an applicant must be employed by McDonald’s or its franchisees; and

• not have been a previous award recipient of the Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders.

If an applicant is aged under 18 years, parental consent is required to validate the Scholarship application.