available for 1 year
See Further Information on this page for the application process.
Outline
The Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship is an opportunity for passionate and curious individuals to expand their worldview, embrace new perspectives and enhance their Asia-capability and leadership skills.
Unlike traditional scholarships, the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship prioritises leadership development, positioning students as future leaders in Australia-Asia relations. It combines adaptive leadership training with real-world challenges in the Asia-Pacific, builds cultural agility and strategic insight, connects students with leaders across sectors, and offers career-defining impact.
Graduates emerge ready to lead in business, government and community roles, with a deep understanding of Asia?s role in Australia?s future.
Online Information Session: 29 September 2026 at 4.30 pm AEST
The session will cover eligibility criteria, the key attributes of a Westpac Scholar and tips for completing your application. You will also meet key members of the team and have the opportunity to ask questions during an interactive Q&A.
For more information about the fellowship and to apply, please visit the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship website.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Be studying at one of the participating Australian universities during your fellowship year, at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Currently hold, or have graduated with, a minimum of a credit average.
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Have completed a learning abroad program in the Asia-Pacific. The experience must:
- Have been undertaken in person for a minimum of one semester or four months.
- Have been an approved program conducted through UNSW.
- Have commenced during or after Term 1, 2024.
- Have been undertaken in one of the eligible destinations. Please refer to the FAQs for the full list.
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Be able to attend the following compulsory fellowship activities:
- Westpac Scholars Summit, Sydney: 28 to 29 April 2027
- Leadership Development Residential 1: 28 June to 2 July 2027
- Leadership Development Residential 2: 27 September to 1 October 2027
Students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply. Please check the FAQs for further details.
Important dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online Information Session | 29 September 2026, 4.30 pm AEST |
| Application deadline | 20 October 2026, 5.00 pm AEDT |
| Westpac Scholars Summit, Sydney | 28 to 29 April 2027 |
| Leadership Development Residential 1 | 28 to June to 2 July 2027 |
| Leadership Development Residential 2 | 27 September to 1 October 2027 |
