Deadline: 5 September 2018

Nominations are open for Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship to support exceptional individuals to undertake post-graduate study at one of Australia’s leading universities.

Whether their focus is Asia, new technology or social change they are 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 three focus areas:

• Technology and innovation
• Strengthening Australia-Asia ties
• Enabling positive social change

Funding Information

Valued at up to $120,000 over, typically, 2-3 years, scholarships will be awarded annually for research or coursework studies at graduate level.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to scholars who have:
  • Who have demonstrated academic excellence and are eager to undertake a PhD or full time Masters at one of nine universities, in a field of well above world standard.
  • Passionate about strengthening Australia’s ties with Asia, driving technology and innovation or enabling positive social change.
  • With a bold vision to contribute to the growth and prosperity of Australia who can articulate this vision and how postgraduate study will help make it real.
  • Possessing a desire and potential to lead.
  • Keen to be inspired by others, build networks and collaborate across diverse disciplines.
  • Confident in taking on challenges.
  • A desire to be part of and contribute to the Westpac 100 Scholars Network.
• Requirements
  • Applicant are an Australian citizen or permanent resident (NZ citizens who are not also Australian citizens are not eligible).
  • Applicant have completed their first undergraduate degree after 1 September 2013, OR will complete by 31 December 2018.
  • Applicant have achieved or are on track to achieve an average result of H1 or H2A equivalent (approx. 75%).
  • Applicant have chosen to undertake a full-time Masters by coursework or research or a PhD at one of their nine participating universities with demonstrated world-class capability in the proposed area of study.
  • Applicant must commence study in 2019 (Jan – Dec 2019).
  • Applicants proposed program of study:
    • Can be in any field and must be relevant to the Foundation’s focus areas
    • Include international opportunities, such as a period of study at an overseas university, an invited presentation at a conference significant to the discipline, or a period of internship or placement at an overseas organisation, which will develop their leadership skills and global networks
    • Underpin a worthy and viable post-study plan that benefits Australia
  • Funding requests for the purpose of medical research as defined in the ARC Medical Research Policy available on the Australian Research Council website will not be considered; MD, juris doctor programs or equivalent are also excluded.
  • Masters by coursework programs must be completed within two years.
  • Applicant are able to supply two letters of reference – one academic reference and one personal reference.
  • For PhD and Masters by Research applicants, applicant must also supply one letter of support from either their supervisor, dean of the faculty or head of school or equivalent.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

For more information, please visit Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship.