Joanne Harris Scholarship Fund

Due to the generosity of the Joanne Harris Scholarship Fund, NAISDA is able to offer an annual opportunity for Developing Artists in financial need. Each successful applicant will receive a $2,000 bursary to alleviate living expenses. To be eligible for this bursary, Developing Artists must have successfully completed a full year of study at NAISDA.

Bursary payments will be distributed in fortnightly payments to successful applicants.

Bursary funds are extremely limited and are awarded on a competitive basis. Bursaries will be awarded to talented, committed and in-need Developing Artists who demonstrate that they best meet the following criteria:

• Need: Demonstration of a clear financial need for the bursary and why the applicant is most deserving of a bursary.
• Talented: An average attendance mark of 85% or higher in their first year of studies at NAISDA.
• Committed: A good record of attendance.

The assessment panel for this bursary will be made up of:

• NAISDA Chief Operating Officer (facilitator)
• NAISDA Developing Artist Support Staff

Please note: Selection panel members cannot be related to the applicant.

Applications will be checked for eligibility. This will include confirmation of the applicant’s attendance record and other training details as necessary.

2024 applications for the Joanne Harris Bursary Program open Monday 13 May and close Sunday 26 May.

Successful applicants will be informed by email.

By filling in an application applicants agree to:

• Accept the conditions and assessment process set out in the guidelines
• Cover any cost associated with study that is not covered by the bursary
• Authorise NAISDA to obtain from relevant agencies, at any time
  information pertinent to determining your eligibility for this bursary
• Any conditions which NAISDA may place on receipt of the bursary
• Complete a full acquittal of the bursary period.

For questions and assistance, please contact the Support Program administrator on 0428 077 111 or das@naisda.com.au