Alexander Cheng
Scholarships and fellowships advisor for non-traditional applicants
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Grad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Master of Global Affairs, Tsinghua University (2026 to 2027); Schwarzman Scholar, 11th cohort; Bachelor of Business, University of Technology Sydney |
Alexander Cheng is a scholarships and fellowships advisor who helps candidates from non-traditional backgrounds build strong applications. He is a social impact consultant and a former consultant at L.E.K. Consulting. He was selected as a Schwarzman Scholar from a pool of more than 5,800 applicants. He also founded a not-for-profit that supports diverse professionals in Australia. His coaching focuses on turning lived experience into clear, honest stories that selection committees trust.
What Alexander helps with
Alexander helps candidates turn their life experience into applications that selection committees remember. He also supports people aiming for management consulting roles.
- Turning lived experience into a clear application story
- Applying for prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- Applying to management consulting firms
- Navigating selection systems without insider knowledge
- Writing for both the logic and the emotion of decision-makers
Who Alexander works with
Alexander works with candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. These are people with ambition and potential who have not had steady access to institutional knowledge or sponsorship. That includes first-generation applicants and those from non-target universities.
Background and qualifications
Alexander worked as a Senior Associate Consultant at L.E.K. Consulting from February 2021 to April 2025. He now works as a social impact consultant at Social Ventures Australia. Earlier roles were at Nous Group, Monitor Deloitte, Deloitte Digital, Qantas and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. He holds a business degree from the University of Technology Sydney. He is studying for a Master of Global Affairs at Tsinghua University as a Schwarzman Scholar for 2026 to 2027. He founded a not-for-profit for diverse professionals and led a large LGBTQ mentoring program.
Alexander Cheng pricing
Programs and services
- Scholarships and fellowships coaching
- Management consulting coaching
Alexander Cheng reviews
The CoachVouch take
He won a Schwarzman Scholarship and a consulting offer as a first-generation applicant from a non-target university, and now coaches others through the same process.
Best for first-generation and non-traditional applicants going for top scholarships or consulting jobs.
Common questions
How much does Alexander Cheng charge?
Coaching with Alexander runs $80 to $230 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Alexander Cheng help with?
Alexander Cheng helps with turning lived experience into a clear application story, applying for prestigious scholarships and fellowships, applying to management consulting firms and navigating selection systems without insider knowledge.
Is Alexander Cheng certified?
Alexander Cheng lists: Master of Global Affairs, Tsinghua University (2026 to 2027); Schwarzman Scholar, 11th cohort; Bachelor of Business, University of Technology Sydney.
Does Alexander coach for management consulting applications?
Yes. He offers management consulting coaching and worked as a consultant at L.E.K. Consulting from 2021 to 2025.
How do I contact Alexander Cheng?
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