Creative Industries Faculty Indigenous Scholarship

Students applying for postgraduate study are invited to apply for the Creative Industries Faculty Indigenous Scholarship in the following courses:

• KK51 Master of Arts (Research)
• IF49 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• KK49 Doctor of Creative Industries (DCI).

The value of the scholarship covers coursework fees (if applicable) or a stipend to assist in meeting living expenses to the value of $10 000 per annum.

Candidates must be eligible for entry to one of the postgraduate courses nominated. Selection is on the basis of the achievement in the Indigenous creative industries and the merit of the research project in advancing the Indigenous creative industries.

How to apply
Applicants must complete the University’s Postgraduate research application for domestic students form. Section 9 of the form should be marked Creative Industries Postgraduate Scholarship for Indigenous Students. Guidelines to assist applicants on completing the form are also available from the same sources.

Deadline for applications is January 2008. Applications are considered mid January and will be awarded on the written application and personal interview.

Applicants must also attach to their application a written response to the following selection criteria. Please provide no more than 500 words for each criteria.

Selection criteria:

1. Demonstrated record of participation and achievement in the Indigenous creative industries
2. Merit of the research project in advancing the Indigenous creative industries
3. Track record of project completion.

More information
For informal discussions regarding the scholarship, contact Professor Brad Haseman.
Phone 07 3138 3730
Email b.haseman@qut.edu.au

For requests for application forms and completed applications, contact Leanne Blazely.
Phone 07 3138 3716
Email l.blazely@qut.edu.au