Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

Critères d'éligibilité

To be eligible for a 2027 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship you must: Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident; Have completed your first undergraduate degree from 1 January 2021, or will complete your degree by 31 December 2026; Have achieved, or are on track to achieve, an average result of H1 or H2A equivalent or approx 75 WAM; Have chosen to undertake a full-time Masters by Coursework or Research or a PhD at one of our nine participating university partners.

Présentation du programme

## What it covers\n- Up to AUD $120,000 stipend (tuition + living)\n- Bespoke leadership development program\n- International study experience\n- Mentoring from senior Westpac leaders and alumni\n\n## Recruiter Tips for African Applicants\n- The scholarship rewards "ideas that shape Australia's future" — frame your African background as a strategic asset for Australia's relationship with Africa.\n- Selection is heavily values-based: courage, sense of adventure, drive. Use STAR-format examples.\n- Confirm your target program is offered at a partner university BEFORE applying.\n- International applicants must hold an offer (conditional is fine) before the scholarship closes. ## Eligibility snapshot Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and international students (including African nationals) commencing a Master's or PhD at a Westpac Scholars partner university (UNSW, USyd, UQ, Melbourne, Monash, UWA, UTS, Curtin, QUT, RMIT, ANU). ## Required documents - Certified academic transcripts (WAEC / KCSE / NSC + degree certificates where applicable) - Passport bio-data page (valid 6+ months beyond intended visa start) - English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0–7.0 overall, or TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic / Duolingo where the provider accepts it) - CV/résumé with full education and work history - Personal statement or motivation letter (typically 500–1000 words) - Two academic or professional references on letterhead - Conditional or full Letter of Offer from the host university (where the scholarship is post-offer) - Financial declaration showing ability to cover any costs not funded by the scholarship ## Application steps 1. **Confirm fit** — re-read the official eligibility criteria on the provider's site and check the current intake window. 2. **Apply for admission** — most Australian scholarships require a conditional or full Letter of Offer before scholarship assessment. 3. **Prepare evidence** — gather certified transcripts, English test scores, references, and identity documents as PDFs. 4. **Submit the scholarship application** — through the university's scholarship portal or the dedicated provider link, before the published deadline. 5. **Track outcomes** — most awards are announced 4–10 weeks after the deadline. If awarded, accept formally and request your CoE. 6. **Apply for the Subclass 500 student visa** — book biometrics, complete the medical exam, and lodge the visa with your CoE, OSHC, and proof of funds.

Le descriptif détaillé du bailleur reste en anglais, car c'est la langue du dossier de candidature.

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