Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
| Applications open |
1 July 2025
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|---|---|
| Applications close |
27 August 2025
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| Payment per year |
Up to $120,000 - value will depend on the type of course or research program
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| Duration |
2-3 years - duration will depend on program of study
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| Program |
PhD, MPhil, Masters by Research OR Masters by Coursework
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| Degree |
Postgraduate Coursework
Postgraduate Research
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| Citizenship |
Australian Citizens
Australian Permanent Residents
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| Type of Scholarship |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Academic
Financial Need
Rural Regional and Remote Areas
Students with Disabilities
Study Abroad and Exchange
Supplementary Scholarships
Travel Scholarships
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| Available In |
All Faculties
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| Available To |
Future Students
Commencing Students
Continuing Students
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Online Information Session - Wednesday 6 August 2025, 1.00 - 2.00pm AEST - register here
A postgraduate scholarship program with a difference.
Are you a domestic student commencing an Adelaide University PhD, MPhil or Masters by Research or Coursework program in 2026? Valued up to $120,000 over 2 to 3 years, the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship could be for you.
Focused on developing leadership potential, the program supports individuals with the drive and ideas to help shape a better future through their work and studies.
The scholarship includes a nine-month leadership development program, opportunities to gain global experience and access to extensive networks through the Westpac 100 Scholars Network.
Eligibility criteria
Scholarship applicants must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Have completed your first undergraduate degree in the last five years or will be completed by December of the year of application.
- Have achieved or are on track to achieve an average result of H1 (First Class Honours) or H2A (Second Class Honours - A Division) equivalent (approximately 75 Weighted Average Mark)
- Commence study in 2026, not before. Current postgraduate students are not eligible. MD and Juris Doctor programs or any Masters by Coursework program longer than 2 years are also excluded.
- Study in an area that will contribute to the future of Australia in one of the Trust’s priority funding areas: Australia in Asia, Thriving Tech Sector, An Inclusive Australia and Sustainable Futures.
- Include in your proposed program of study international opportunities which will develop your leadership skills and global networks, such as study tours for the purpose of research, attending a short course or conference, a period of internship or volunteering.
- Must underpin a worthy and viable post-study plan that benefits Australia
- Must be able to attend the National Assessment Centre in Sydney, the Development Program in Sydney and the Scholar Summit.
For full details on the eligibility criteria please visit Westpac Scholars.
* PhD students may also receive the RTP Scholarship in addition to the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, providing value over $200,000 collectively.
Applications open July and close August.
For further information please visit Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship.
How to Apply
Please contact Rosie Wilkes from the Adelaide Graduate Research School to discuss your application.