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.

Our Australia-Asia Fellows undertake a world-class, 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.

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We're looking for Australia's best and brightest Asia-engaged university students. To be eligible you must:

1. Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
2. Be studying full-time at one of our 14 participating Australian universities (undergraduate or postgraduate) during your fellowship year.
3. Currently hold, or have graduated, with a minimum of a credit average.
4. Have completed a learning abroad program in the Asia Pacific. Eligible experiences must:
   • Have been undertaken in-person for a minimum of 1 semester (or 4 months)
   • Be an approved program conducted through an Australian university
   • Have commenced during or after semester 1, 2024
   • Have been undertaken at one of the eligible destinations (see FAQ tab for full list)
5. Be able to attend:
   • The Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney: 28 - 29 April, 2027
   • Leadership Development Residential 1: 28 June - 2 July 2027
   • Leadership Development Residential 2: 27 September - 1 October 2027

• Email: westpacscholars@westpac.com.au