Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship

Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship

UGTR1040

Key
High School Leaver
Indigenous Australians
Rural
UAC & EAS
Criteria
Stage
Minimum Value
$12,250
available for 1 year
Residency
Aus Citizen / Aus Permanent Resident
Opens
Closes
See below
Outline

Westpac Bicentennial Foundation is encouraging aspiring leaders who are passionate about strengthening ties with Asia to apply for the Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship.

The Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship supports young Australians to become Asiacapable leaders, with a desire to strengthen ties between Australia and Asia, and actively contribute to Australia success in the region. Scholars undertake a university-approved exchange program, as well as immersive opportunities including internships, volunteering, intensive language courses in Asia. The Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who are undertaking a half or full year exchange in Asia.

Students need to apply to the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation for the Scholarship and must also apply for and be accepted into the UNSW Exchange Program.

Term 3 2023 UNSW exchange applications are now closed.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be an Australian Citizen or Australia Permanent Resident; and
  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UNSW Australia and have completed at least 72 UOC at the start of your exchange; and
  • Be eligible for and applying/ applied to go on Exchange in the second half of 2023 to a partner university in:
    • Mainland China
    • Hong Kong
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Singapore
  • Submit your Exchange application (https://student.unsw.edu.au/exchangetutorial ) by 16 September 2022.
  • Maintain a minimum of a credit average at the time of application and through the selection process
  • Not currently be holding or intending to hold another merit based scholarship for the purpose of tertiary study in Asia (eg New Colombo Plan).
  • Intending to commence in July/August 2023 for the start of Term at your host university in Asia

Selection
Scholarships are open to students from all walks of life, who have the passion, ideas and drive to be an advocate for Australia's relationship with Asia. Westpac Asian Exchange Scholars will demonstrate the following:
  • A clear understanding of Asia's role in Australia's future prosperity.
  • A desire to learn about a specific Asian culture, language, tradition or business through a combination of academic study and cultural immersion.
  • The potential and ambition to contribute to strengthening Australia-Asia in their future endeavours.
  • A genuine desire to be an active member of the Westpac 100 Scholars Network.

Application


Click here to apply for this scholarship: Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship Application.

Applications close 5pm AEDT, Wednesday 30 November 2022.

Key Dates


16 September 2022
UNSW Exchange Applications Close
26 October 2022
Information Session
30 November 2022
Westpac Applications Close
TBA
Scholars Summit, Sydney
Exchange begins Term 3, 2023 (Australian Semester Timing)
TBA
Leadership Development Program

Interviews
Students will be initially selected by the Exchange Scholarships committee and shortlisted to Westpac.