Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
up to $120,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
Description
The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship is all about supporting everyday people with big ideas looking to pursue postgraduate research or coursework in areas related to sustainability, technology and innovation, social change or Australia’s relationship with Asia. Our aim is to empower these individuals to become leaders in their field, helping them to drive positive change and create a brighter tomorrow for Australia.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
Up to 17 Future Leader scholarships are awarded every year.
Should you be chosen, you will:
Receive fully flexible financial support for your postgraduate studies and living expenses with up to $120,000 provided over 2-3 years.
Build the solid foundations of a leader with our bespoke nine-month course and personal development program.
Spend up to six months abroad as part of your studies to gain a global perspective and connect with industry leaders around the world.
Eligibility
- We’re looking for Australia’s best and brightest. To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Have completed your first undergraduate degree from 2020, or will complete your degree by 31 December 2025.
- Have achieved, or are on track to achieve, an average result of H1 or H2A equivalent or approx 75 WAM (the application form includes questions to provide further context to grades if required).
- Have chosen to undertake a full-time Masters by Coursework or Research or a PhD at one of our nine participating university partners.
- Must commence study in by July 2026. Current postgraduate students are not eligible.
- MD and Juris Doctor programs or a Masters by Coursework program longer than 2 years are also excluded.
- Study in an area that will contribute to the future of Australia in one of the Trust’s priority funding areas: Australia in Asia, Thriving Tech Sector, An Inclusive Australia and Sustainable Futures.
- Include in your proposed program of study international opportunities which will develop your leadership skills and global networks, such as study tours for the purpose of research, attending a short course or conference, a period of internship or volunteering.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Australian
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
27 Aug 2025
Your application will be reviewed by Westpac Scholars Trust to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria. You will then be asked to complete an online assessment which will be sent to your home university alongside your completed application.
2026 Applications
Applications open 1 July 2025
Applications close 5pm AEST on Wednesday 27 August 2025