Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship supports outstanding postgraduate coursework and research students eager to make a difference in Australia through further education. The program is designed to foster leadership potential and offers opportunities to gain global experience and life-long access to the W100 Scholars Network. Up to 17 scholarships valued up to $120,000 each are awarded every year to individuals from all backgrounds who are starting postgraduate study. In celebration of Westpac Group's 200th anniversary the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation was established with the aim of educating and advancing Australians. The Westpac Bicentennial Foundation believes investing in Australia's future leaders through education and support is the primary way our country will thrive in the next century. The scholarship provides funding to support study, research, global experience and access to the Leadership Development Program. The duration of the scholarship typically ranges from 1.5 to 4 years depending on the proposed program of study, which includes an international experience of up to 6 months.