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Published: 16 Oct 2023 725 views
The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship was made for talented and inquisitive high school graduates looking to strengthen their passion and expertise in technology to innovate and create new opportunities and inspire good in the world of STEM.
Our Young Technologists Scholars get up to three years of financial support for their studies, networking opportunities, mentoring programs and paid internships with senior business leaders and industry-based experts as well as the chance to develop critical soft skills through the Disruptive Leaders Program. The program includes five days in Asia as part of an international learning experience to broaden minds and inspire new ways of thinking.
Scholars must be intending to commence a STEM related degree at one of our five partner universities across Australia, though you do not need to have received a formal offer at the time of your application.
Westpac Scholars Trust was established following a $100 million gift in celebration of the bank’s 200th anniversary in 2017. This was a truly altruistic endeavour by Westpac Group, who at the time, were the first corporate to make a philanthropic donation of this kind in the history of Australia. The vision for this generous gift was to create a fund that would exclusively empower a new generation of leaders to create a brighter future for Australia by setting new benchmarks in research, innovation and social change. Since awarding our first scholarship in 2015, Westpac Schola... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Country to study | Australia |
| School to study | Murdoch University, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), RMIT University, University of Wollongong, Western Sydney University (UWS) |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Westpac Scholars Trust |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Up to 35 Young Technologists scholarships are awarded every year across our five partner universities (approximately 7 scholars per university). Should you be chosen, you’ll get access to:
Receive up to $20,000 in fully flexible funding for your undergraduate studies to put toward your course, degree materials or living expenses. This funding comprises of $15,000 awarded directly to the scholar over three years plus an additional $5,000 to cover the cost of attending our Disruptive Leaders Program.
Join our Disruptive Leaders Program, a week-long leadership residential held in Singapore. You’ll meet renowned tech experts from around the world while developing important soft skills in communication, cultural competence and leadership.
Connect with an inspiring network of like-minded game-changers and achievers across all five of our Westpac scholarship streams and attend exclusive events like the Westpac Scholars Summit held in Sydney. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in mentoring programs as part of the W100 Network.
We’re looking for the best and brightest minds who have decided a STEM-focused future is right for them. Your interest in technology matches your drive to improve the communities around you. We want to help you realise this potential. To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship is offered at the following universities:
Your application will be assessed by your chosen university and top candidates will be shortlisted. Candidates will then be invited to attend an interview to determine their selection. The interview panel will be made up of a combination of Westpac Scholars Trust and university staff.
Students must enrol in an approved STEM-related degree at one of five partner universities. Applicants may enrol in a dual or double degree; however, this must occur from the point of application and include a STEM degree.
Monday 4 September 2023
4:30pm AEST, Thurssday 28 September 2023. Register for the online info session now.
5:00pm AEDT, Monday 15 January 2024
February 2024
25-26 March 2024
2024 applications are open now!
If you're ready to take your tertiary studies to the next level, apply now.
Apply now!!!!,
For more details visit: Westpac Scholars Trust website.