Hannah Rowe, 10 November, 2023
Want to make a difference in the world?
The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship is specifically designed for recent high school graduates who are ambitious, curious, and motivated to create positive change. This scholarship aims to inspire you and your scholar peers (the next generation of technological innovators) by providing you with an opportunity to develop your talents and initiate progress in STEM fields.
What are the perks of this scholarship?
Elevate your STEM journey with this scholarship's exclusive advantages:
- A trip to Singapore - Embark on a transformative global experience, spending one week in a residential program in Singapore. Here, you have the chance to connect with tech experts from around the world.
- Increase your employable skills - Develop your essential soft skills in communication, leadership, and cultural competence through industry visits, panel discussions, and team challenges. Throughout this program, you’ll also unleash your potential to tackle global issues with tech solutions.
- Develop leadership experience - You’ll learn what it takes to be an inclusive leader and sharpen your pitching and presentation skills, giving you a well-rounded skill set to thrive in the tech world.
- Gain an exclusive network - As a scholarship recipient, you’ll gain lifelong membership in the W100 Scholars Network, offering valuable collaboration and professional growth. It opens doors to rare networking opportunities and provides access to professional development resources that are often hard to come by.
- Tickets to a Summit in Sydney - Finally, don't miss the Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney, a prime opportunity to expand your STEM horizons. This scholarship is more than financial support; it's a gateway to a world of STEM opportunities, learning, and collaboration.
$20,000 over three years while you complete your information technology, games dev or data science studies at QUT, including $5,000 to cover the cost of attending the Westpac Disruptive Leaders Program.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for applicants who tick these boxes:
- Open to high school graduates who are motivated to create positive change in Australia through their unique STEM passion.
- Embrace innovation, diverse perspectives, and lifelong learning.
- Ready to participate actively in the Westpac 100 Scholars Network.
- Encourages applicants from all backgrounds.
- We prioritise your character, passions, and suitability for this opportunity over traditional academic achievements.
View the full list of the eligibility for the scholarship.
Key Dates
Dates | Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September 23 | Applications open | ||
| 15 January 24 | Applications close (5:00pm AEDT) | ||
| 16 – 26 January 24 | University shortlisting | ||
| 06 – 10 February 24 | Successful Application Interview Period | ||
| 19 – 23 February 24 | Notify successful Candidates |
What are you waiting for?
Are you ready to take the leap as a Westpac Scholar? Seize this opportunity and your journey into STEM innovation commences here, with endless opportunities on the horizon. The future of STEM innovation starts with you.
