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Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship

The is a new, world-class, immersive leadership experience open to high-potential undergraduate and postgraduate students who have already completed a learning abroad program in the Asia-Pacific. It represents a bold step towards shaping the next generation of leaders who will navigate the challenges of our region through cultural agility and connection beyond borders.聽

Fellows will take part in a 9-month leadership development program, including two residential programs exploring four countries across Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam) where they will gain the skills, confidence, and connections to make a real impact 鈥� whether in business, government, academia, or the community 鈥� opening doors to global trade, technology, innovation and leadership.

Designed for students who have already engaged with the Asia-Pacific and want to deepen that connection, the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship includes:

  1. World-Class Leadership Development Program
    • A 9-month immersive experience designed for high-potential undergraduate and postgraduate students who have already engaged with the Asia-Pacific through learning abroad programs.
    • All major expenses are covered, including flights, accommodation, and program costs (valued at approximately $16,000).
  2. Two Residential Leadership Programs in Southeast Asia
    • Residential 1: Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
    • Residential 2: Jakarta, Indonesia and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  3. Skill and Career Development
    • Online workshops and modules complement the residentials, enhancing Asia-capability and leadership skills 鈥� building cultural agility and strategic thinking.
    • Opens doors to careers in business, government, academia, and community leadership with a strong Asia-Pacific focus.
  4. Exclusive Networking Opportunities
    • Lifelong membership of the W100 Scholars Network 鈥� a diverse and growing community of inspiring Aussies ready to collaborate, challenge and offer support. Plus, hard-to-access networking and professional development opportunities.
    • Attendance at the Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney.

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Application Requirements:

Students should apply to the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship directly. If accepted, you should then apply to UQ (see link below).

To Apply to the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship:

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To Apply to UQ:

Once you have been accepted to the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship 2027, complete the Global Enrichment Experiences application (link below) and include the following submission documents:

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UQ applications will only be accepted through the submission link below.聽

Important: The Fellowship is available to students who have already completed a learning abroad program in an eligible Asia Pacific destination.

    Application Timeline:

    8 September 2026Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship applications open
    29 September 2026Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship Online Information Session ()
    20 October 2026Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship applications close
    10 鈥� 23 December 2026Finalist shortlisting*
    2 November - 14 December 2026Applicants notified of shortlisting outcome
    25 January - 5 February 2027National Selection Panel 鈥� virtual interviews
    9 February 2027Notification of Outcomes (Formal Acceptance from Westpac)
    21 March 2027Apply (register) to UQ (link above)
    21聽March - 20 April聽2027Provide UQ with your Westpac聽acceptance and other pre-departure documents.
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    Experience Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible to participate in this global enrichment experience, you must:

    1. Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
    2. Be studying full-time at one of 15聽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:聽
      • 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 38 eligible destinations (see Westpac FAQ tab for full list)
    5. Be able to attend:
      • Westpac Scholars Summit: Sydney, 28 - 29 April 2027
      • Residential 1: Singapore & Malaysia, 28 June - 2 July 2027
      • Residential 2: Indonesia & Vietnam, 27 September - 1 October 2027

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    Students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply. Please check Westpac FAQs for more details.聽聽

    Exams and assessments

    It is your responsibility to ensure that participation in a Global Enrichment Experience does not impact your exams or assessments at 蘑菇tv. Please be aware that you may not be eligible for deferred or supplementary exams or assessments if there is a conflict.

    Costs and Accommodation

    The fellowship is valued at $16,000, covered by Westpac. This includes the cost of聽fellow participation for most aspects of the program, including:

    • airfares
    • accommodation
    • logistics
    • transportation
    • meals
    • other expenses

    Fellows may incur some minor expenses relating to travel and other incidentals, such as vaccinations (if required), passport or visa costs, and discretionary spending.

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    Visa Information

    It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visas for the countries where you will be undertaking your experience. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

    Please review the聽聽for visa and immigration information for each country.

    Funding

    No additional funding is available for the fellowship.

    Key Dates

    Application Deadlines

    Host: 20 October 2026
    UQ: 21 March 2027

    Program Dates

    Westpac Scholars Summit (Sydney)
    Start: 28 April 2027
    End: 29 April 2027

    Residential 1:
    Start: 28 June 2027
    End: 2 July 2027

    Residential 2:
    Start: 27 September 2027
    End: 1 October 2027

    Fast Facts

    Type: Leadership Development Fellowship
    Mode: Study Abroad鈥�
    Location: Sydney, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, & Vietnam (in-person)
    Credit: Not-for-credit*
    Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

    * Students may seek credit from their faculty directly if it meets the faculty requirements for credit.

    Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship Online Information Session

    Join the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship Online Information Session to learn more.

    Date: 29 September 2026

    Time: 3:30pm Brisbane time (4:30pm AEST)

    Register now:

    Need more information

    Contact UQ's Global Experiences听产测 email or phone (+61 7 3443 8649) for more information.