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What matters is why sustainability matters to you, your willingness to act on what you believe, and your readiness to be genuinely stretched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll get<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Wattle Fellow, you\u2019ll receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to workshops, retreats and mentoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to $2,000 to deliver your own sustainability Action Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coaching to craft a personal Leadership Development Plan and your sustainability Action Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition on your academic transcript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lifelong community of passionate changemakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity Grants may be available for students experiencing financial barriers, with additional travel support for students based regionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This opportunity is open to all La Trobe students, regardless of discipline. The cohort is intentionally diverse across study areas and backgrounds \u2013 something alumni consistently say is the most valuable part of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A current University of Melbourne or La Trobe University undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In good academic standing (no minimum WAM required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrolled in a degree at the start of the Fellowship (you can graduate during the program)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic or international, part-time or full-time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications include written responses, with shortlisted applicants invited to interviews and group activities. Allow 1.5\u20132 hours to complete your application so you can answer thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applications close 24 May.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unimelb.edu.au\/wattlefellowship\">Apply now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications are now open for the 2026 Wattle Fellowship \u2013 a year\u2011long sustainability leadership program for students who care about people, the planet and making real change. 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