Scholarship

Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Applications open

24 Jun 2026

Applications close

20 Aug 2026

Benefit amount

Up to $120,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Future study

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Future Leaders Scholarship is provided by the Westpac Scholars Trust and is offered to exceptional individuals who are enrolling in graduate degree by coursework or research in the areas of sustainable futures, technology and innovation, social change or Asia-Pacific leadership.

The University of Melbourne is one of the partner universities that delivers the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship.

Benefits

The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship provides the following benefits:

  • Up to $120,000 over 2-3 years to cover the cost of study and living
  • Enrolment in the Westpac Leadership Development Program
  • Lifelong membership in the Westpac 100 Scholars Network

For further details, see: Future Leaders Scholarship - Westpac Scholars

Amount:

Up to $120,000

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

2

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Selection criteria

Eligible candidates will be selected based on demonstrated academic excellence, a desire and potential to lead and a bold vision to contribute to the growth and prosperity of Australia.

Study level:

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Future study

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Application

How to apply

First apply for admission to a graduate coursework or research degree at the University of Melbourne, then apply for the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship - Westpac Scholars

Register for the Online Information Session on Thursday 23 July 2026, 1.00 - 2.00pm AEST.

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants will be notified of the outcome in December.

Status:

Open for applications

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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