Established in 2019, this Scholarship has been generously donated by Michael and Suzanne Gregg. It provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait I...
Magabala Creative Development Scholarships
The Magabala Creative Development Scholarships support professional development activities relating to writing, illustration and storytelling, which may result in a manuscript for potential publication.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait storytellers, writers and illustrators and artists of any genre are eligible to apply – proposals are welcomed from both emerging and established creators.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait storytellers, writers and illustrators and artists of any genre are eligible to apply – proposals are welcomed from both emerging and established creators.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.magabala.com/pages/scholarships
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Creative arts
At Institution:
Any in Australia
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate coursework
- Postdoctoral
- VET courses
- Postgraduate research
- Short executive courses
- Enabling foundation and preparatory courses
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
- SA
- QLD
- TAS
- VIC
- WA
How to Apply
– Fill out this entry form;
– Write a brief Expression of Interest, addressing the questions on the second page of the form;
– Attach confirmation of your Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity;
– Attach writing samples or copies of your illustrations – do not send originals;
– Attach a good quality (high res) photo of yourself (portrait).
– Submit all of the above via email to projects@magabala.com
Further Information
The financial assistance may include, but is not limited to:
– Editorial support;
– Writing, illustration, editorial mentoring fees or workshops;
– Securing a manuscript assessment or initial edit of a manuscript;
– Payment of course fees or training expenses (not including university-level fees);
– Purchasing illustration or writing materials for a specific project;
– Travel assistance to attend a professional development workshop or experience and;
– Creator fees up to $1000 to work on a specific project.