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Australia-Asia Fellowship

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Funding Providers

Westpac Bicentennial Foundation

Location

Australia Wide

Funding Type

Cash grant G19304

Primary Category

Students

Eligible to

  • Individuals

Funding

Amount (max): $16,000
Total pool: Undisclosed

Round(s)

  • Opened 28-Oct-2025 Closes 09-Dec-2025 5PM AEDT

Purpose

The Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship is an opportunity for passionate and curious individuals to expand their worldview, embrace new perspectives and enhance their Asia-capability and leadership skills.

Overview

Australia-Asia Fellows undertake a fully-funded 9-month leadership development program, including two residential programs exploring four countries across Southeast Asia.

The program embraces a mix of cultural immersion, collaboration, adaptive leadership and candid access to thought leaders working at the interface of Australia's relationship with the Asia-Pacific.

Up to 36 Australia-Asia Fellowships are awarded every year.

The Fellowship is valued at $16.000.

Limitations

Who can apply?

To be eligible you must:

  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be studying full-time at one of our 14 participating Australian universities (undergraduate or postgraduate) during your Fellowship year.
  • Currently hold, or have graduated, with a minimum of a credit average.
  • Have completed a study abroad or internship program in the Asia-Pacific.
  • Be able to attend the:
    • Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney: April 29-30, 2026
    • Leadership Development Residential 1: July 5-10, 2026
    • Leadership Development Residential 2: October 4-9, 2026

Contact Details

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