Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Jan 2026
Applications close
29 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
$1,500 - $5,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Harry Hains Memorial Film Bursary was established with a gift from the Portland House Foundation and is offered to students who are enrolled in the Film and Television discipline and require financial support with their film or screen project.
About the donor
Established with a gift from the Helen and David Hains Foundation
Benefits
This bursary provides a one-off payment of between $1500 and $5000.
Amount:
$1,500 - $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this bursary, you must be enrolled in the final year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) or Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours (Film and Television) or any year of the Master of Film and Television.
Selection criteria
The bursary is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their personal statement, financial need score and Weighted Average Mark.
Conditions
Recipients must agree to give permission for the University to provide their name and course details to the donor of their scholarship and to provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Music, visual and performing arts
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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.
The application link will become visible below only during the application open phase.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants can expect an outcome four weeks after the scholarships closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
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