Airwallex partners with University of Melbourne to forge Australia’s future tech leaders
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global fintech Airwallex has embarked on a pivotal partnership with the University of Melbourne, which will help build the next generation of Australian tech leaders. With a total investment from Airwallex of more than A$3 million, the partnership is aimed at increasing access, exposure and career opportunities for technology students, and in turn, growing the pool of future tech talent in Australia. The partnership will run over the next three years (2022 - 2025), and builds on Airwallex’s long-term relationship with the University, which is where the four Airwallex co-founders first met. University of Melbourne’s Engineering and Information Technology students will be considered for a range of opportunities across multiple programs, including: Airwallex Excellence in Technology Scholarships: 42 financial scholarships, valued at up to A$15,000 per annum, will be offered across the three years for gifted and promising students in Bachelor or Maste...