To support an undergraduate student seeking to undertake an academic career in Journalism with a demonstrated interest in issues facing Indigenous communities, particularly those issues related to social justice, human rights, reconciliation, and disadvantage. Preference will be given to applicants who are Indigenous Australian, or who are from regional or remote areas.
d) has not previously held the Scholarship.
d) one academic teaching Journalism appointed by the Head.
c) stated career goals aligning with Journalism or related fields.
(3) The selection committee will give preference to applicants who are Indigenous Australian, or who are from regional or remote areas.
Relevant Field means a major or extended major in Journalism and Mass Communication in the Bachelor of Arts.
Head means the Head of School of Communication and Arts.
Associate Dean (Academic) means the Associate Dean (Academic) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Scholarship means the Journalism Scholarship for Indigenous Engagement.
d) not holding another scholarship that the Associate Dean (Academic) considers to be similar.
(2) If the recipient fails to satisfy 6(1), the recipient must show cause to the Associate Dean (Academic) why the Scholarship should not be cancelled.
This Scholarship was established by the School of Communication and Arts through the support of Mr Bruce Woolley to provide opportunities for Australians from underrepresented groups to pursue academic and professional careers in Journalism, particularly focused on Indigenous issues.