We're excited to announce that nominations are open until Friday, 30 May 2025, for the AFG Women on the Move Scholarship. Submit your nomination here!
If you're a female broker, business owner, or manager looking to grow your business and connect with other ambitious women, this could be your opportunity. The scholarship was created by two of AFG’s most successful female business owners—Katrina Rowlands from Mortgage Success and Marissa Shulze from Rise High Financial Solutions—who know first-hand what it takes to succeed in this industry.
Through this scholarship, you can tap into one-on-one mentoring and coaching sessions with Katrina and Marissa, gaining practical insights and advice from their wealth of experience. You'll also get to attend the annual AFG Women on the Move retreat—a fantastic chance to network, recharge, and come back ready to elevate your business to the next level.
A little bit about your mentors:
Managing Director, Mortgage Success
With over 24 years in mortgage broking and 36 years in the financial industry, Katrina has earned recognition as Australia's Best Mortgage Broker multiple times. Known for her exceptional ethics, integrity, leadership, and consistent results, she has mentored numerous women who themselves have become national and state award winners. Her team of nine, all women, reflects her dedication to empowering females in the industry. Katrina is regularly sought-after as a consultant and industry forum member.
Director, Rise High Financial Solutions
Marissa founded Rise High Financial Solutions in 2011 with a vision to inspire and empower Australians to achieve their financial dreams. Her business, now a thriving team of 28, has become a market leader, earning prestigious awards such as Australian Best Finance Broking at the National Mortgage and Finance Awards (MFAA) in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Marissa is not only an industry leader but also deeply committed to giving back to the community and mentoring emerging brokers, especially championing women in finance.
Interested in applying or know someone who might benefit from this amazing opportunity? Submit your nomination here.
Speaking of supporting women in finance, Mr Mentor is currently offering Australia’s only Women-Only Commercial Broker Program. Designed specifically to help women grow their confidence and skills in commercial lending, this course might be just the step you need to tackle commercial finance without feeling overwhelmed.
What you get from the Mr Mentor course:
Weekly 90-minute live online tutorials
Self-paced learning packed with useful resources
Interactive expert coaching sessions
A marketing module tailored to help you confidently apply your new skills
Plus, as an AFG broker, you can enjoy an extra 10% discount using the code AFGEXTRA10.
Late registrations are accepted, so there's still time to jump in: Register here.