Background
The Westpac Scholars Trust awards a number of Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships every year to the people with the drive and imagination to shape Australia’s future.
About The Scholarship
"Do you have the drive to make a difference?'
Whether your focus is Asia, new technology or sustainable futures the Westpac Scholars Trust is offering postgraduate study for talented individuals at Australia's leading universities. Scholars will be exceptional people, chosen for their potential to make a difference to Australia's future in one of our four focus areas:
- Technology and innovation
- Fostering Australia-Asia ties
- Reducing Australia's environmental impact
- Creating a more inclusive country
The Scholarships are valued at up to $120,000 over 2-3 years and will be awarded annually for research or coursework studies at graduate level. If you are commencing a PhD or Masters by Coursework or Masters by Research in 2024, apply before 6 September 2023, 5:00pm (AEST).
An online information session will be held on Tuesday 8 August 2023, 4:00pm AEST - register here to attend.
Scholarship Benefits
- Up to $120,000 over 2-3 years to cover the cost of study (e.g. course fees, living allowance, travel and conference attendance)
- Enrolment in a nine-month bespoke Leadership Development Program with a weeklong residential in Sydney
- Opportunity to add a global context to your education, with tailored international experiences of up to six months
- Lifelong membership on the Westpac 100 Scholars Network
- Attendance at the Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney
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