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.

Areas of study: Creative arts

At Institution: Any in Australia

Study level:

• Postdoctoral
• Undergraduate
• Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
• Postgraduate coursework
• Postgraduate research
• VET courses
• 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.

Areas of study: Creative arts