Westpac Research Fellowship
Personal Reference

This Personal Reference Template is to be completed and signed by a person who has a good understanding, and can provide examples, of the applicant’s character. The referee should not be related to the applicant and must have known them for at least two years. Application deadline: 28 August 2024. 
Please use File Name: “APPLICANT SURNAME Personal Reference” and save as PDF.

Applicant Name		
Personal Referee Name		
Position		
Organisation Name		
Phone 		
Email		

Please describe your relationship to the applicant, including how long you have known them (minimum 2 years). (Approx 30 words)	

We would greatly appreciate your assessment of the applicant, focusing on the following areas, please include examples:
•	Commitment to creating a better future for Australia. Can you provide specific examples that illustrate the applicant’s dedication to making a positive impact and/or contributing to the future prosperity of Australia?
•	Potential for Leadership: How has the applicant demonstrated leadership potential in their community and/or profession? 
•	Collaboration and Engagement: How does the applicant engage and collaborate with individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds? Please share any experiences that highlight how they enable diversity and openness and foster collaboration.	

	

Signature

Date

If you’d prefer to submit this reference directly to Westpac Scholars Trust, please email to westpacscholars@westpac.com.au 

Please notify the applicant that you will send your reference to Westpac Scholars directly.

For applicants: If your referee notifies you that they will email the reference to Westpac Scholars directly, please upload a blank PDF in place of your reference. The application form requires 2 x PDFs in the reference section to submit.’