The HCA Weiss Family Technology Scholarship is open to Australian entrepreneurs building impactful technology companies
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The Harvard Club of Australia Weiss Family Technology Scholarship provides leading entrepreneurs with the opportunity to expand their knowledge base, experience and connections within the Harvard community in Australia and abroad.
The scholarship addresses three features of economic development in Australia:
It is intended that the recipient will not only drive the success of their own venture in the future but also contribute to a thriving economy that benefits everyone. From creating jobs and improving productivity to introducing life-enhancing products and services, winners of this scholarship will play a vital role in shaping a better, more prosperous future for the Australian community.
Applications for the scholarship will open on 1 December, 2025 and close on 19 January, 2026.
Candidates must be Australian residents, founders of an Australian-headquartered technology company, and able to demonstrate the following attributes or achievements:
The selection committee will give extra consideration to candidates from marginalised or minority communities.
The scholarship will cover the full cost for the candidate to attend a course taught in the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program in March 2026.
The winner will attend the course, “Changing the Game: Negotiation and Competitive Decision-Making” which runs from 22 - 27 March, 2026. An alternative course in Negotiation can be considered based on the winning candidate’s preference.
The scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation and board whilst at the university. Flights and other associated costs are not included.
Please lodge your application using the attached form - we encourage anyone who meets the eligibility criteria to apply and recommend you get in contact if you have any questions.
The Harvard Club of Australia Inc. (HCA) was founded in 1961 to promote closer ties between Harvard University, and past and future students attending Harvard from Australia. The Club represents a highly active community of alumni from Harvard College, the eleven Harvard Graduate Schools (including Business, Law, Education, Public Policy, Public Health, Medicine, Arts and Sciences), and the Harvard Extension schools.
HCA offers an annual program of speakers and social functions for Harvard alumni and their guests. HCA is extremely active in the provision of scholarships and bursaries for students to study at Harvard, including the R.G. Menzies Scholarship for Postgraduate study, The Australia Harvard Fellowships for scientific and medical exchanges, The Ferris Family Scholarship for non profit leaders, The Sir James Wolfensohn Public Sector scholarships, The Public Education Foundation Scholarships for school principals to study at Harvard Graduate School of Education, and up to 40 scholarships for school principals to attend the School Principals Centre in Australia each January. The Weiss Family Scholarship was established in 2024 to expand the HCA impact on the economic and commercial development of Australia.
HCA also runs an annual leadership conference targeted at executive leaders in the not-for-profit arena, and supports the Harvard Principals Centre in Australia.
In a typical year HCA and its donors provide $A750,000 funding for these scholarship programs. Its Education and Nonprofit leadership programs have up to 200 attendees each year.
The HCA is grateful for the support of the Weiss Family: Sam (AB ‘76), Judy (AB ‘71, MBA ‘75), Bryony and Schuyler and their families, and scholarship Co-Chairs: Bede Moore (AB, ‘06), Lauren Williams (AB, ‘01), and Joanna Marsh (AB, ‘03).
For questions or further information, please contact: apply-2025@HCAScholarships.com.au