Joanne Harris Scholarship Fund

Due to the generosity of the Joanne Harris Scholarship Fund, NAISDA is able to offer a Practicing Artist in their first 12 months of study a one-off placement of $10,000 to attend 6-week summer school at Ailey School or approved alternative with the desired outcome of improved technical dance standards.

The study course must be completed by the end of the second year of the Advanced Diploma course and preference will be given to Practising Artists who have completed the Cert III- Diploma courses as an affirmative measure.

This scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis to a NAISDA Practising Artist who is/has:

• Enrolled at NAISDA in the Advanced Diploma course.
• Studying at NAISDA for two consecutive years or enrolled in another dance course prior to enrolling in the NAISDA Advanced Diploma course.
• An attendance rate of at least 85% for the previous year of study or attendance from previous study documented.
• Confirmation of acceptance into a chosen place of study or application receipt.
• Without any current NAISDA warning letters in place.
• Prior dance cultural training/knowledge.
• Documented results from previous study or cultural engagement that fit with the above criteria.

Process:
An online application must be fully completed to be eligible with a detailed budget of the proposal.
A scholarship briefing will be held for all applicants when the scholarship is announced.
Your application will be checked for eligibility against the requirements in the guidelines.

The assessment panel will comprise of:

• NAISDA CEO (facilitator)
• Advanced Diploma Coordinator
• NAISDA Head of Dance
• 1 external Senior Indigenous Dance Artist (this may be someone who teaches at NAISDA, but not on a regular basis)

NAISDA will provide confirmation of receipt of application. Successful applicants will be notified 2 to 4 weeks after the closing date.

Applications open on 1 July 2024 and close 2 September 2024
Successful applicants will be notified 2 to 4 weeks after the closing date.

Scholarship Conditions
On return from the period of study, the successful applicant agrees to:

• Present two masterclasses to NAISDA Developing Artists (details of which will be negotiated with the Advanced Diploma Coordinator) and;
• Give a presentation on your period of study to the full NAISDA cohort (details of the presentation are to be agreed to by the Advanced Diploma Coordinator prior to the presentation).

General Conditions
By filling in an application you agree to:

• Accept the conditions and assessment process set out in these guidelines.
• Cover any costs associated with your study that are not covered by this scholarship.
• Any additional conditions placed on receipt of the grant by NAISDA.
• Be available for any media organised by NAISDA.
• Give permission for the presentation to the NAISDA cohort to be recorded and used for NAISDA educational studies and media purpose such as website, Facebook etc.
• All administration of this grant, including payment of fees, travel costs etc will be completed by NAISDA.
• It is a requirement of the scholarship that the successful applicant actively participates in this activity.

For assistance with these guidelines and submitting your application please contact NAISDA CEO Kim Walker on (02) 4340 3155 or by email at k.walker@naisda.com.au