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
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
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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