Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship

The Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship is a cohort-based scholarship and leadership program for outstanding final-year STEM undergraduate students at partner Australian universities. It combines a $5,000 flexible financial contribution with an immersive nine-month technology leadership and development program valued at $15,000, membership of the W100 Scholars Network and attendance at the Westpac Scholars Summit. Up to 35 scholarships are awarded each year across six partner universities.

A $5,000 flexible financial contribution; a nine-month immersive technology leadership program valued at $15,000 (including online learning, two residentials and attendance at the Westpac Scholars Summit); membership of the W100 Scholars Network.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents who completed secondary education between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2024, and in 2027 be enrolled full-time in their final, third, fourth or honours year of their first undergraduate degree at one of six partner universities, studying a STEM discipline with a strong academic record (around 70 WAM or above) and leadership potential.

Apply online via the Westpac Scholars application portal (SmartyGrants) and provide required documents including an academic reference.