Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Jan 2026
Applications close
29 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $3,500
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 Lionel Gell Screen Production Bursary was established with a gift from the Lionel Gell Foundation and is offered to students who are producing high-quality, industry-standard graduation films as part of their final year of a degree in Film and Television and are experiencing financial need. Preference is given to high-achieving students.
Benefits
This bursary provides a one-off payment of $3500.
Amount:
Up to $3,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
10
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), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Degree with Honours) (Film and Television) or Master of Film and Television (either year).
Selection criteria
The bursary is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their financial assessment score, course-weighted average and artistic works. Students with the highest Weighted Average Mark are given preference if ranked 15 or higher.
Conditions
Students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and 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
This application has 2 separate steps. To be considered both steps must be completed by the application closing date.
Step 1: Scholarship Application
Step 2: Student Financial Assistance Application (if you have not already done so in this round)
Apply online at this page. The link will become visible below only during the application open phase.
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