Scholarship

2026 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN – APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON 1st NOVEMBER 2026

As part of our education support program, Jade Finance Australia is awarding a $5,000 academic scholarship to support tertiary students in advancing their studies.
The Jade Finance Scholarship will be awarded to the successful applicant who submits the most outstanding written response to our selection criteria.

The Topic

The topic of the written response can be of the applicant’s choosing but with a focus on business finance and consumer loans areas including but not limited to Motor Vehicle Finance, Marine Finance, Equipment Finance, Truck Loans, Commercial Loans, Personal Finance, Motorcycle Loans and Caravan Finance.

The global economy, including Australia, has recently experienced unprecedented conditions that challenge traditional economic theories. We have seen record-low interest rates followed by rapid hikes, record-low unemployment, soaring inflation, and shifting spending patterns. Furthermore, the rapid integration of AI is fundamentally changing daily business operations.

These shifts change how individuals and businesses make financial decisions. We are looking for students to provide an insightful “take” on how these modern behaviors and requirements should shape the future of finance.

Successful applicants often discuss:

• Strategies for finance brokers to bridge the gap between AI-driven automation and the need for personalised, human-led credit advice.
• The evolution of recreational asset finance in response to the “Experience Economy” and shifting Australian lifestyle priorities..
• The impact of “Real-Time” data and Open Banking on borrower expectations for instant approval in the motor vehicle and personal loan markets.
• Innovative lending structures that assist SMEs in maintaining equipment and fleet upgrades during periods of high inflation and interest rate volatility.
• How AI-powered real-time monitoring and fraud detection can enhance security and trust throughout the asset finance lifecycle.

Selection Criteria

The Jade Finance panel is looking for the most impressive insights and innovative approaches regarding the roles of lenders, governments, and regulators in the current financial environment.

Eligibility & Submission

• Full-time and part-time tertiary students currently enrolled in and have completed one year of study in a course at a recognised Australian tertiary institution or higher education provider.
• Applications must be submitted via Google Docs Link (ensure sharing settings are set to “Anyone with the link can view”). Other formats will not be considered.
• AI-authored material will not be considered.
• Submit a written response of no more than 2000 words.
• Outline how the $5,000 will be used to support your studies.
• Applications must be received by midnight AEST on 1 November 2026.
• The winner will be decided by 1 December 2026 and advised by phone and email.
• Have a question about your application? Contact us at scholarships@jade.finance.

Terms and Conditions

• The Jade Finance Scholarship is a private initiative by Jade Finance Australia.
• It is not associated with, nor has it been approved by, any tertiary institution or higher education provider.
• The winner is judged purely on merit and at the total discretion of the judging panel appointed by Jade Finance Australia.
• No correspondence will be entered into after the winner is announced.
• Announcements regarding the winner, including the winner’s identity, will be made only after the consent of the winner.
• All applications are treated with confidentiality and privacy.
• Jade Finance Australia reserves the right to utilise any ideas, thoughts, and concepts included in the applications with no financial compensation given to the applicant.
• On applying, the applicant waives any rights of ownership to the ideas, insights, and content in their application.

ENTER NOW

Via email scholarships@jade.finance or by using the application form below.

Please include the following details:

Full Name
Residential Address
Contact details: email, mobile
Tertiary Studies Details
Attached application with google docs link.

Applications received after 1 November 2026 will not be considered.