Applications are now open for the 2026 Wattle Fellowship – a year‑long sustainability leadership program for students who care about people, the planet and making real change.
For the first time, students from the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University will come together in one single cohort.
You don’t need the most impressive resumé. What matters is why sustainability matters to you, your willingness to act on what you believe, and your readiness to be genuinely stretched.
What you’ll get
As a Wattle Fellow, you’ll receive:
- Access to workshops, retreats and mentoring
- Up to $2,000 to deliver your own sustainability Action Project
- Coaching to craft a personal Leadership Development Plan and your sustainability Action Project
- Recognition on your academic transcript
- A lifelong community of passionate changemakers
Equity Grants may be available for students experiencing financial barriers, with additional travel support for students based regionally.
Who should apply?
This opportunity is open to all La Trobe students, regardless of discipline. The cohort is intentionally diverse across study areas and backgrounds – something alumni consistently say is the most valuable part of the program.
You must be:
- A current University of Melbourne or La Trobe University undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD student
- In good academic standing (no minimum WAM required)
- Enrolled in a degree at the start of the Fellowship (you can graduate during the program)
- Domestic or international, part-time or full-time
How to apply
Applications include written responses, with shortlisted applicants invited to interviews and group activities. Allow 1.5–2 hours to complete your application so you can answer thoughtfully.
Applications close 24 May.