Grant

Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

4 Oct 2023

Applications close

4 Dec 2023

Benefit amount

Up to $12,250

Eligible study level

Undergraduate

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship was established by the Westpac Scholars Trust and is offered to students who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree and are undertaking study at a leading university in Asia.

The University of Melbourne is one of the partner universities that delivers the Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship.

Benefits

The scholarship provides generous funding for your exchange in Asia, participation in the Leadership Development Program and access to the W100 Scholars Network.

For further details, see: Asian Exchange Scholarship - Westpac Scholars

Amount:

Up to $12,250

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

2

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

For entry requirements and FAQs see: Asian Exchange Scholarship - Westpac Scholars

Selection criteria

  • A clear understanding of Asia’s role in Australia’s future prosperity.
  • A desire to learn about a specific Asian culture, language, tradition or business through a combination of academic study and cultural immersion.
  • The potential and ambition to contribute to strengthening Australia-Asia in their future endeavours.
  • A genuine desire to be an active member of the Westpac 100 Scholars Network.

Conditions

  • All terms and conditions as listed by the Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship Program.
  • At the time of payment, you must be enrolled in the relevant exchange placeholder subjects for your University of Melbourne exchange program.
  • If your overseas study program is postponed or cancelled by any party, you must contact Stop 1 immediately. If you have already received the grant, you may be required to return the payment.
  • You give permission for the University to provide your name and course details to the donor of the Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship Program. You may also be required to submit a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
  • You understand in accepting the Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship for your exchange, you will not be eligible for a Melbourne Mobility Award for the same overseas program.
  • You agree to participate in any ambassadorship activities as requested by the University of Melbourne. This includes the University's Global Mobility blog and other social media channels, events and student showcases.

Study level:

Undergraduate

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Current study

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Application

How to apply

Applications usually open in October. For more information, including Scholarship Guidelines and application process, see: Asian Exchange Scholarship - Westpac Scholars

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants will be notified of the outcome in February/March 2024.

Status:

Not open yet

Applications open:

4 Oct 2023

Applications close:

4 Dec 2023

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

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