George Fairfax Memorial Award

This scholarship, worth up to $30,000, provides Theatre or Production alumni with the opportunity to enhance their professional careers in the theatre industry at a critical time in their careers. This scholarship is open for application biennially (even years).

Applications open

25 Mar 2024

Last day for applications

26 May 2024
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Last day for applications

This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

$10,000 - $30,000

Applicable study areas

Performing and visual arts, theatre, film and television

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be an Australian citizen
    • be alumni of an undergraduate or graduate course in Theatre or Production from the Faculty of Fine Art and Music
    • be graduated within 10 years of the start of current year.

    Selection criteria

    It is expected the award will be split between two or more recipients, however, this is at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Eligible applicants will be assessed on:

    • talent and achievement in performing arts, as demonstrated by industry engagement and recognition (reviews, awards and nominations, selection of work by festivals) and /or academic merit (tertiary results)
    • career aspirations (addressed through questions in the application process)
    • travel and/or study plan (outlining teacher/masterclass/tertiary intentions)
    • detailed budget requirements; letters of support; etc)
    • likely success in completing the proposed course of study / benefitting from the travel plan (addressed through questions in the application process).

    The Selection Committee may request shortlisted applicants to attend a brief interview.  The Dean, on the recommendation of the graduate committee, will approve the recipient/s, and all applicants will be advised via email of the outcome.

  • Application process

    Apply online via the link below (link is visible only during the application open phase).

    Submit a scholarship application now

  • When will I know the outcome?

    Applicants can expect an outcome eight weeks after the scholarships closing date.

What are the benefits?

A single payment of up to $30,000. Award amount may be split between multiple recipients.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.