Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
21 Mar 2026
Applications close
26 Apr 2026
Benefit amount
$1,000 - $3,500
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Margaret Lawrence Social Justice Awards is offered to fine arts and music students to pursue eligible projects in film or other art forms that raise awareness and debate about community issues on local and global levels.
Benefits
This award provides a one-off payment of between $1000 and $3500 (multiple recipients may be selected).
Amount:
$1,000 - $3,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Be enrolled in the Faculty of Fine Art and Music, with particular focus on film students
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their overall application.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
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?
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How to apply
You must submit an online application and include:
- A project proposal designed to raise awareness and debate in the broader community about a wide range of global and local issues which do, or could, have an adverse impact on the communities within which those issues are evident or emerging. This can include film or other art forms.
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When will I know the outcome?
Applicants can expect an outcome within 8 weeks of application closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Not open yet
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