Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Jan 2026
Applications close
29 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $40,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Harry Hains Master of Film and Television Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Master of Film and Television who are in financial need.
About the donor
Established with a gift from the Helen and David Hains Foundation
Benefits
The scholarship provides a payment of $40,000 paid across two years.
Amount:
Up to $40,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must be enrolled in or have received an offer to study the Master of Film and Television.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their personal statement and their financial need score.
Conditions
Recipients must submit a thank you letter upon acceptance, which will be forwarded to the donors.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Music, visual and performing arts
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
You must submit an application with a personal statement outlining the details of their film or screen project, including a budget, and the Student Financial Assessment form.
Apply on the Harry Hains Memorial Film Bursary page.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants can expect an outcome four weeks after the scholarships closing date.
Status:
Not open yet
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