2026 Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship

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.

• Table of Content
• About Westpac Scholars Trust
• Westpac Scholars Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Westpac Scholars Fellowship
• Requirements for Westpac Scholars Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Westpac Scholars Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Westpac Scholars Fellowship

The Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship is valued at approximately $16,000 and provides the following benefits:

• ?A nine-month leadership program
• ?Two week-long immersive residential programs across Southeast Asia; in Singapore and Malaysia, and Indonesia and Vietnam (airfares, accommodation, logistics, transport and meals provided)
• ?Lifelong access to the Westpac 100 Network, including attendance at the Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney.

?For further details see: Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship?.

Requirements for Westpac Scholars Fellowship Qualification

1. Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
2. Be studying full-time at one of our 14 participating Australian universities (undergraduate or postgraduate) during your fellowship year.
3. Currently hold, or have graduated, with a minimum of a credit average.
4. 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 (see FAQ tab for full list)
5. Be able to attend:
   • The Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney: April 29-30, 2026
   • Leadership Development Residential 1: July 5-10, 2026
   • Leadership Development Residential 2: October 4-9, 2026 

Students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply. Please check our FAQs for more details. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• ?Apply now directly via Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship.

For more information, kindly visit Westpac webpage.