available for 1 year
Outline
The Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship is a new, world-class, immersive leadership experience open to high-potential undergraduate and postgraduate students who have already completed a learning abroad program in the Asia-Pacific. It represents a bold step towards shaping the next generation of leaders who will navigate the challenges of our region through cultural agility and connection beyond borders.
Approximately 36 scholarships are available annually to undergraduate and postgraduate students from our 14 partner universities, building a network of Asia-capable leaders, which is so crucial for Australia's future prosperity and security.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident; and
- Be studying full-time at one of our 14 participating Australian universities (undergraduate or postgraduate) during your fellowship year.
- Currently hold, or have graduated, with a minimum of a credit average.
- Have completed a learning abroad program in the Asia Pacific. Eligible experiences must:
- Have been undertaken in-person for a minimum of 1 semester (or 4 months)
- Be an approved program conducted through an Australian university
- Have commenced during or after Semester 1, 2023
- Have been undertaken at one of the 38 eligible destinations
- Be able to attend:
- The Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney: April 29 to 30, 2026
- Leadership Development Residential 1: July 5 to 10, 2026
- Leadership Development Residential 2: October 4 to 9, 2026
Application
Applications for 2026 open on Tuesday 28 October and close on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
- Register your Interest
- Sign up for the Online Information Session being held on 25 November at 4:30pm (AEDT).
- For more information on the fellowship and eligibility requirements, please visit the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship .
- For enquiries, please contact: westpacscholars@westpac.com.au
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 28 October 2025 | Applications Open |
| 25 November 2025 | Online Information Session (4:30pm AEDT) |
| 9 December 2025 | Applications Close (5:00pm AEDT) |
| 10 to 18 December 2025 | Finalist Shortlisting |
| 18 to 22 December 2025 | Universities Confirm Finalist Eligibility** |
| 23 December 2025 | Finalists Notified |
| 27 January to 4 February 2026 | National Selection Panel, Virtual Interviews |
| 12 February 2026 | Finalists Notified of Outcome |
