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Westpac Banking — Westpac Scholars Trust — Investor Presentation (June 2025)
27 slides from Westpac Banking's investor presentation, Jun 12, 2025
Slide 1: Online Information Session
Online Information Session 12 June 2025
Slide 2: Program Lead and Founder and CEO introductions
Program Lead Founder and CEO, Bridge It & Challenge The Label Marketing & Communications Westpac Social Change Fellowship & 2024 Social Change Fellow Westpac Social Change Fellowship
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Slide 4: Westpac Scholars Trust background and session agenda
• Westpac Scholars Trust background • Overview of the Westpac Social Change Fellowship • Scholar experience: Carla Raynes • Selection process and application tips • Q&A
Slide 5: Westpac Scholars Trust
WESTPAC SCHOLARS TRUST WAS LAUNCHED IN 2014 WITH A $100 MILLION GIFT FROM WESTPAC GROUP TO FUND 100 SCHOLARSHIPS EVERY YEAR, FOREVER.
Slide 6: Scholarships that shape futures
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Slide 7: Trust mission statement
TO INVEST IN AND UNITE A NEW GENERATION OF BRILLIANT AUSTRALIANS TO CHALLENGE, EXPLORE AND SET NEW BENCHMARKS IN INNOVATION, RESEARCH, AND SOCIAL CHANGE.
Slide 8: Scholars
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Slide 10: Building your leadership capacity to help create a better tomorrow
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Slide 11: Bespoke Development Plan
Individual Collective Bespoke Leadership • Annual Westpac Scholars Summit Development Development • W100 State Events Plan Residential • W100 Hub • Mentors in Residence • Three Coffee Challenge 360 Review & Online Group Individual debrief Learning & Check-ins • Networking • Media Fellowship Reflecti
Slide 12: Fellowship program timeline
Online 360 Review Bespoke Leadership Welcome & Individual Development Development • Annual Westpac Scholars Summit Session debrief Plan Residential • W100 State Events NOV 25 NOV 25 - JAN 26 FEB 26 • W100 Hub • Mentors in Residence • Three Coffee Challenge Cohort Online Group Westpac Check-ins Learn
Slide 13: Scholarship for life
SCHOLARSHIP - — — FOR LIFE
Slide 14: Eligibility criteria
Over the age of 18 and an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Experience initiating and leading social change, currently in a leadership role with an existing organisation/initiative and responsible for leading a team. Organisation/initiative is tackling a social issue of importance to Austral
Slide 15: Eligibility - Org Stage
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Slide 16: Diversity and inclusion
• We aim to support a diverse community which is representative of Australia. • We invest in people from all walks of life, geographic locations, age (18 years +) and focus areas. • The program is open to individuals leading social change in any sector (DGR not required). • If you have a disability
Slide 17: Leadership capabilities assessed
1 Collaboration and Openness 2 Self and Situational Awareness 3 Resilience 4 Initiative & Drive 5 Dealing with Complexity 6 Planning and Judgement 7 Connected Communicator
Slide 18: Carla Raynes
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Slide 19: Application Tips
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Slide 20: Application timeline and selection stages
Stage 2: 29 May 3 July 10 Social Change Aug - Sept Applications open 5 Applications close Video Interviews & Fellows awarded - weeks – 5pm AEST Finalists shortlisting November 12 June Stage 1: Stage 3: Online Info July – Aug Oct - Nov Session – 12pm Eligibility and Reflection Activity AEST & Nationa
Slide 21: Application tips: read the Funding Guidelines
• Read the Funding Guidelines on our website assessed in isolation. and use the eligibility screener to confirm you are able/ready to apply. • Include any relevant links in the specific question that asks for links. • Gather your supporting documents: • Up to date CV • Use language that a non-specia
Slide 22: Do your research. Thoroughly understand the Fellowship
“ Be honest with yourself – what is blocking your leadership and personal Critically reflect on your Do your research. development journey? What are your personal development needs. Thoroughly understand strengths and weaknesses, and how Show how the Fellowship would use the Fellowship to build on t
Slide 23: Seek advice from others
“ You are strengthened by a team being on the journey with you, Seek advice from whether a peer, mentor, board Show us the real you! others. Social Change member. Reach out to other Social Fellows are leaders & Change Fellows. Be open-minded Fellows understand the and ask for feedback and innovators
Slide 24: Be clear and concise
“ When you live and breathe your work every day, it’s easy to forget to tell Be clear and your story from the beginning. Give this opportunity Remember you’re speaking to concise. Social Change people who are likely to be hearing the time it deserves - Fellows must be good of your organisation, appr
Slide 25: What selectors look for
Demonstrates commitment & leadership to creating positive social change. Leads collaboratively and proactively establishes meaningful connections. Constantly learning and open to new ideas – comfortable with complexity. Initiative is innovative and meets a need or solves an issue in the Australian c
Slide 26: Q&A
Slide 27: Contact details
westpac.com.au/scholarships westpacscholars@westpac.com.au WestpacScholars Westpac Group
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