Scholarships

Westpac Young Technologist Elisha Cordero’s passion for technology and fixing the gender gap in STEM led her onto an IT + business study path. Here, she’s gathering the skills and knowledge to make a difference for women and rural communities.

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Filed under: Information technology, Double degrees, Scholarships

If you're completing Year 12 (or a gap year) in 2024, starting university for the first time in 2025, and identifying as female, non-binary, or Indigenous Australian, we have two new exciting scholarships for you to explore.

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Filed under: Scholarships, Undergraduate, Data science, Science, Information technology, Games development, Mathematics

The new Adeline Arts & Science Scholarship for Women in Mathematics offers up to $20,000 in financial support and automatic QUT College of Excellence membership. It aims to empower students who identify as female to pursue mathematics as a career.

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Filed under: Scholarships, Undergraduate, Mathematics

Kanu's extraordinary journey is a powerful narrative of empowering young women to pursue careers in STEM. Her passion for positively impacting the tech industry has shaped her career and inspired countless others along the way.

Read more of Kanu's Inspirational Journey as a Westpac Scholar

Filed under: Undergraduate, Mathematics, Information technology, Scholarships, Double degrees

Are you an aspiring research student seeking financial support for your academic journey? Discover the wealth of scholarship opportunities available to fuel your research ambitions.

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Filed under: Scholarships, Research, Postgraduate

From financial support to internship programs, the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship is a holistic development opportunity for young Aussies looking to kickstart a career in STEM.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Information technology, Games development, Data science, Scholarships

Find out how the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship can help you develop your talents, initiate progress in STEM fields, and create positive change.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Scholarships

Matt didn’t go to uni straight after high school. He worked as an electrician for many years before deciding he was ready to explore further studies. He moved to Brisbane from regional Queensland to start his higher education journey at QUT.

Read more of How Matt rewired his career from electrician to software developer

Filed under: Scholarships, Undergraduate, Information technology

The Westpac Scholars Trust has announced the 2023 recipients of the Young Technologists Scholarship, and we're thrilled to share that seven of these recipients are from QUT!

Read more of Seven QUT superstars secure Westpac Tech Scholarship

Filed under: Information technology, Double degrees, Scholarships, Undergraduate

Growing up near a lush marine ecosystem inspired Ella Sinclair to pursue the science behind it all. Her dream job is to work in a field that uses marine science research to give back to communities that are impacted by climate change.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Science, Real-world experience, Scholarships