Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship 2027 Applications Open September 29
Applications for the Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship 2027 open on September 29, 2026, giving eligible Australian STEM students access to financial support, leadership development and technology-focused learning opportunities.
The scholarship is offered by the Westpac Scholars Trust for students approaching the final stages of their first undergraduate STEM degree. Up to 35 scholarships are expected to be awarded across six participating Australian universities for the 2027 programme. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}
Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship 2027: Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship |
| Applications Open | September 29, 2026 |
| Applications Close | December 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM AEDT |
| Number of Scholarships | Up to 35 |
| Total Value | A$20,000 per scholar |
| Financial Contribution | A$5,000 |
| Leadership Programme Value | A$15,000 |
| Study Area | STEM |
What Does the Scholarship Provide?
Each Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship is valued at A$20,000. This includes a flexible A$5,000 financial contribution for the student's final year of study and a technology-focused leadership development programme valued at A$15,000. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="3"}
Recipients also become part of the Westpac Scholars Trust's W100 Scholars Network and participate in activities designed to develop leadership, technology and innovation skills.
- A$5,000 flexible financial contribution
- Nine-month leadership development experience
- Technology and innovation learning opportunities
- Westpac Scholars Summit participation
- Access to the W100 Scholars Network
- Two planned leadership residential programmes
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and must have completed Year 12 or an equivalent qualification between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2024.
They must also be enrolled full-time in their first undergraduate degree and be entering their third, fourth or Honours year in 2027 at one of the participating universities. Applicants are expected to have a strong academic record, generally around a 70 WAM or above. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="4"}
Eligible STEM Areas
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomedical Science
- Health Technology
- Medical Science
- Related STEM disciplines
Participating Universities
| Partner University |
|---|
| Murdoch University |
| Queensland University of Technology |
| RMIT University |
| Western Sydney University |
| University of Wollongong |
| University of Technology Sydney |
Important Scholarship Dates
- Applications open: September 29, 2026
- Information webinar: October 21, 2026
- Applications close: December 10, 2026
- Shortlisting: December 2026 to January 2027
- Finalist interviews: First two weeks of February 2027
- Outcome notification: Late February 2027
- Westpac Scholars Summit: April 28–29, 2027
How to Apply for Westpac Tech Futures Scholarship 2027
Applications must be submitted through the Westpac Scholars Trust online application system. Candidates need to provide details about their academic record, technology interests, leadership potential and commitment to creating a positive impact through technology. An academic reference is also required. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="5"}
Applicants should note that current and previous Westpac Scholars are not eligible to apply, and the scholarship cannot be deferred to another year.
Eligible students planning to apply should prepare their academic information and reference well before the December 10, 2026 deadline.
