Social Change Fellowship ($50,000)

Westpac Scholars
Get the support you need to accelerate your impact and drive positive social change in Australia.
Why us?
Westpac Scholars Trust aims to empower a new generation of leaders who are passionate about creating a brighter future for all Australians by setting new benchmarks in the areas of innovation & technology, sustainability, strengthening ties with Asia and social change
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The opportunity:
Opportunity type:
Training and Leadership Program
Commitment:
Project / Contract
Experience level:
⭐️ Levelling Up (5 - 10 yrs)
Location:
Remuneration:
$50,000 grant
Closing date:
July 3, 2025
Why you might love this opp:

The Westpac Social Change Fellowship is an incredible opportunity for social entrepreneurs to spend time investing in their skills, leadership capabilities and networks. A truly bespoke offering, the Fellowship is completely tailored to the individual and is designed to offer experiential learning opportunities that will help you drive sustainable positive change in Australia.

Our Fellows receive funding to invest in their professional development not their organisation. That’s because we believe in the power of passionate individuals to drive genuine change and aim to build a community of socially responsible leaders who can create a brighter future for all.

Whether you’re looking to expand your networks, explore global best practices or build your leadership capacity, we’ll help you curate a development plan that supports you.

Key criteria:
  • Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident? (You will be required to provide supporting documentation on request.)
  • Are you over the age of 18?
  • Do you have experience initiating and leading social change?
  • Are you currently in a leadership role within an existing organisation/initiative and responsible for leading a team?
  • Is the organisation/initiative tackling a social issue of importance to Australian communities? (I.e. an issue impacting the wellbeing of Australians.)
  • Is the organisation/initiative able to evidence its social impact? (Your current organisation/initiative should be beyond the validation stage. See stages (PDF 56KB).
  • Are you able to demonstrate support from the community your organisation/initiative is serving?
  • Are you seeking funding for your personal development (not for your organisation/initiative) which will enable you to scale your social impact?
  • Are you able to commit to and participate fully in the fellowship program, including taking time out of your organisation/initiative, to make the most of the opportunity within the award year? (In addition to your development plan activities, the program includes a multiday Leadership Development Residential and the annual Scholars Summit.)
How to apply:

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