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Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship

Next starts now.

Technology is shaping Australia's future. The question is who shapes the technology.

The new Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship helps STEM undergraduates in the final stages of their degree build the leadership skills, networks, and perspective to take their next step in tech.

Valued at $20,000, each scholarship includes a nine-month leadership and immersive technology experience (worth $15,000), a $5,000 scholarship of the final year of study, attendance at the Westpac Scholars Summit, and a lifelong place in the W100 Scholars Network.

Want to know more? Join the online information session, which will be run by Westpac on Tuesday, November 11 from 12:30pm. Register for the event here. 

Provider:
Westpac
No. of Scholarships:
5
Duration of Award:
1 year
Level of study:
  • Undergraduate
  • Honours
Semester Availability:
  • Semester 1
Study Area:
  • Environmental and Conservation Sciences
  • Physical Sciences and Mathematics
  • Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
  • Information Technology

Eligibility

To be eligible for a 2027 Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be currently enrolled full-time in your first undergraduate degree and in 2027 will be in the 3rd, 4th or Honours year of study
  • Be studying in a STEM discipline, including (but not limited to): 
    • Information technology, computer science, data science
    • Software engineering, cyber security, AI or related fields
    • Biomedical science, health technology or medical science
  • Have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a strong academic record, typically equivalent to a Distinction average (~70 WAM or above).
  • Demonstrate a commitment to a career in technology or tech-enabled impact aligned to one of the Trust’s impact areas:
    • Innovation for Impact
    • Connected and Stronger Society
    • Sustainable Futures
    • Asia-Pacific Leadership
  • Show leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive contribution to Australia’s future (determined by Westpac online application questions).
  • Be available to participate fully in the scholarship and leadership programs, including:
    • Westpac Scholars Summit (28-29 April 2027)
    • Two Leadership Program Residentials (July and September TBC)
  • Provide an academic reference (template provided in application).

 

NOTE: Applicants must have graduated from Year 12 at least 3 years prior to them applying for the Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship to ensure that they are in their 3rd, 4th or Honours year of study for their undergraduate degree.

      How to Apply

      Please complete the online application form and upload the required documents via the Westpac Scholars Trust website by 2pm on December 10, 2026.

      Shortlisted applicants will be notified by the end of January if they have been selected to progress to the interview stage. Interviews will be conducted during the first two weeks of February.

      Required Documents

      • Completed application form
      • CV (2 pages maximum)
      • University academic transcripts
      • One academic reference (template provided by Westpac, which can be found in the application form)

      Payment Method

      Each scholarship is valued at $20,000. This includes a leadership development and immersive technology experience valued at $15,000, plus a $5,000 financial contribution.