Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate research (HDR)
- Study area
- All study areas
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence
- Scholarship value
- Up to $120,000
- Scholarship duration
- 2-3 years
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- 24 June 2026
- Applications close
- 20 August 2026
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- have completed your first undergraduate degree within the last 5 years, or will complete 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 demonstrated academic excellence
- are intending to undertake a full-time Masters by Coursework or Research or a PhD at UQ
- commence study by 31 July 2027 (current postgraduate students are not eligible).
Further eligibility requirements can be found here.
How to apply
Apply via the Westpac Future Leaders website.
Selection criteria
Your application will be assessed on:
- your passion about strengthening Australia's ties with Asia, driving technology and innovation or enabling positive social change
- a bold vision to contribute to the growth and prosperity of Australia who can articulate this vision and how postgraduate study will help make it real
- a desire and potential to lead
- a keenness to be inspired by others, build networks and collaborate across diverse disciplines
- confidence in taking on challenges
- a desire to be part of and contribute to the Westpac 100 Scholars Network.
What happens next
KEY DATES
- Online information session: 23 July 2026, 1.00 - 2.00pm AEST.
- University shortlisting: Mid September 2026
- National Assessment Centre: 23 - 24 November 2026
- Notification of outcome: Mid-December 2026
About this scholarship
The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship supports outstanding postgraduate coursework and research students passionate to make a difference in Australia.
The program is designed to foster leadership potential and offers opportunities to gain global experience and life-long access to the W100 Scholars Network. Up to 17 scholarships valued up to $120,000 each are awarded every year to individuals from all backgrounds who are starting postgraduate study at one of our nine partner universities.