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Powering Australia’s Future Leaders
Westpac Scholars Trust is backing the next generation of national leaders with a $1.9 million investment in 16 outstanding postgraduate students named as its 2026 Westpac Future Leaders.
Westpac Scholar determined to improve health outcomes in Australia
Early career researcher, Monica Phimmachanh is on a mission to advance cancer treatment in Australia. With the backing of Westpac Scholars Trust, she just completed a PhD at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research – work that could transform health outcomes for cancer patients.
Powering the People: The Human Side of Australia’s Clean Energy Future
As the world pivots towards a cleaner, more sustainable future, a diverse group of innovators are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that Australia’s energy transition is successful, equitable, and inclusive.
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Powering the People: The Human Side of Australia’s Clean Energy Future
A plan to disrupt philanthropy, $5 at a time
Westpac Scholar determined to improve health outcomes in Australia
A Future Leader’s Bold Vision for Student Wellbeing
$2 million awarded to postgraduate students solving critical national challenges
Westpac Scholar Explores Gender and Resilience in Northern Kenya's Pastoralist Communities
Tapping the alumni: Roshini Balasooriya’s tips for aspiring Westpac Future Leaders Scholars
From applicant to Future Leader - my advice for the application journey
Empowering Indigenous youth with education
Westpac Future Leaders Scholar shares application tips and program insights
Is Imposter Syndrome stalling your application? Here are three ways to deal with it
Leadership development key to Westpac postgraduate scholarship
The Leadership Development Residential: a lifechanging experience
From bricklayer to Future Leader
Three reasons to apply for a Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
Three things that might surprise you about being a Westpac Future Leader
Six common myths about the Westpac Scholars Program
Westpac Scholars top 10 application tips
Nothing to lose, everything to gain
A tale of two cities and my reflections on leadership