The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship was made for talented and inquisitive high school graduates looking to strengthen their passion and expertise in technology to innovate and create new opportunities and inspire good in the world of STEM.
Westpac Young Technologists Scholars get up to three years of financial support for their studies, networking opportunities, mentoring programs and paid internships with senior business leaders and industry-based experts as well as the chance to develop critical soft skills through the Disruptive Leaders Program. The program includes five days in Asia (Singapore) as part of an international learning experience to broaden minds and inspire new ways of thinking. Students also have access to paid internships and inspiring mentors and become lifelong members of the W100 Scholars Network.
Scholars receive up to $20,000 in fully flexible funding for their undergraduate studies to put toward their course, degree materials or living expenses. This funding comprises of $15,000 awarded directly to the scholar over three years plus an additional $5,000 to cover the cost of attending our Disruptive Leaders Program.
To view the degrees included with this scholarship, please see the eligible degrees website. Applicants are encouraged to be available for interview during early 2025.
Information session on Thursday, 26 September 2024 at 5.00pm AEST. Register now.
For more information, you can visit the Westpac website. Applications will close 5.00pm, Monday, 13 January 2025.
Open from 02/Sep/2024 to 13/Jan/2025
Value
$5,000 per annum
Duration
Three (3) Years
Level of Enrolment
First Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
Seven (7)
Year of Scholarship
2025
Degree
For eligible degrees for this scholarship, please see the webpage https://www.uow.edu.au/study/scholarships/domestic/westpac-bicentennial-foundation/
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Corporate
Broad Study Area
Engineering, Information & Communications Technology, Mathematics & Statistics, Science
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Application Criteria
Applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student in an eligible course for the duration of this scholarship;
Applicants must be enrolling in their 1st year of an eligible course in Autumn 2025;
Successful applicants will actively engage as alumni members of the Westpac 100 Scholars Network, which includes a commitment to actively share their experience, attend alumni events and promote the scholarship within their education institution;
Successful applications will be required to maintain a WAM of 65+ for the duration of their studies;
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder.
Successful applicants must be available to attend a two-day Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney during the first year of your scholarship (held in April 2025). Please note: travel and accommodation expenses related to this event are covered by Westpac Scholars Trust.
Applicants must be a recent high-school graduate, having completed year 12 (or equivalent) within two years of the scholarship award year
Applicants must be intending to enrol in an eligible degree. Please see the website for listing of eligible degrees https://www.uow.edu.au/study/scholarships/domestic/westpac-bicentennial-foundation/
Successful applicants must be available to attend the Disruptive Leaders Program in Singapore (July 2026). Please note: travel and accommodation expenses related to this event are covered by Westpac Scholars Trust.
