Applications are now closed for 2023 Pursuit Awards 

Our Pursuit Award Program is designed to enable scholarship recipients and alumni the opportunity to develop and fast-track their learning in a STEM field. Each Pursuit Award provides a once-in-a-lifetime educational or professional opportunity, valued at up to $5,000.   

Applications closed on Monday, 15 May 2023 at 5:00pm. 

Western Chances Pursuit Awards eligibility criteria 
• Western Chances Alumni or current Western Chances tertiary recipient
• The opportunity must pertain to a STEM field or pathway and contribute to the advancement of your education and/or professional development
• Must be undertaken between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024 

Some examples of Pursuit Award opportunities
Global Voices - World Health Assembly
London International Youth Science Forum
• International University Exchange
• International and Australian University intensive courses 


If you have any further questions or require support, please contact our programs team.  

• Program Manager: Julie Noonan
• Program Coordinator: Simone Tsantarlis.