The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship, valued at $15,000 over three years, supports ambitious high school leavers who are passionate about technology and eager to explore it's potential for good.
Up to 35 Young Technologists Scholarships are awarded annually in partnership with five Universities. Beyond financial support, the scholarship offers students unique leadership and development opportunities, including participation in Westpac's Disruptive Leaders Program which involves five days in Asia as part of an international learning experience (pending travel restrictions).
Students also have access to paid internships and inspiring mentors and become lifelong members of the W100 Scholars Network.
Applicants are encouraged to be available for interview during February 2023.
Keen to learn more? Register for an online Information Session on Monday 12 December at 5:00pm AEDT to find out everything you need to know about the application process, key dates and what it’s like to be a Westpac Scholar. RSVP now: https://go.westpac.com.au/2023_YT_info_session.html
Open from 29/Aug/2022 to 16/Jan/2023
Value
$5,000 per annum
Duration
Three (3) Years
Level of Enrolment
First Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
Seven (7)
Year of Scholarship
2023
Degree
Ba of: Computer Science, Technology, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Business - Information Technology, Computer Science - Law, Creative Arts - Computer Science, Computer Science - Science, Engineering (Honours) - Computer Science, Mathematics - Computer Science, Mathematics and Finance (Honours), Engineering (Honours) (Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics/Telecommunications), Data Science & Analytics
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Corporate
Broad Study Area
Engineering, Information & Communications Technology, Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
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 2023;
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 or Permanent Resident.
Successful applicants must be available to attend a two-day Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney during the first year of your scholarship (early April 2023)
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 Computer Science, Technology, Business Information Systems, Business - Information Technology, Computer Science - Law, Creative Arts - Computer Science, Computer Science - Science, Communication and Media - Computer Science, Information Technology - law, Engineering (Honours) - Computer Science, Mathematics - Computer Science, Mathematics and Finance (Honours), Engineering (Honours) (Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics/Telecommunications)
