William Rubensohn Foundation NAISDA Scholarship
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The William Rubensohn Foundation NAISDA Scholarship awards five scholarships each year to deserving students studying during their first year at NAISDA.
The scholarship is designed to help alleviate the stress and anxiety during the first year of study at NAISDA.
It is intended to assist students who might not have otherwise been able to take up an offer of a place at NAISDA without this financial help.
The 2026 Scholarship Program is open until Tuesday 9 June
ELIGIBILITY AND BURSARY AMOUNT
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Due to the generosity of the William Rubensohn Foundation, NAISDA is able to offer an annual opportunity for five Developing Artists in financial need. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 bursary during their first year of study at NAISDA to alleviate training and living expenses. To be eligible for this bursary, Developing Artists must be in their first full year of study at NAISDA.
Bursary payments will be distributed in fortnightly payments to successful applicants.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND PROCESS
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Bursary funds are extremely limited and are awarded on a competitive basis.
Bursaries will be awarded to motivated, 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.
- Motivated: Demonstration of personal progress throughout studies
- Committed: A good record of attendance
The assessment panel for this bursary will be made up of:
- NAISDA Chief Operating Officer
- A representative from the NAISDA Finance Team
- A representative from the NAISDA Wellbeing Team
Please note: Selection panel members cannot be related to the applicant.
Applications will be checked for eligibility. This will include confirming the applicant’s enrolment details, attendance record, and other training details as necessary.
IMPORTANT DATES
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2026 applications for the William Rubensohn Foundation NAISDA Scholarship open Tuesday 26 May and close Tuesday 9 June.
Successful applicants will be informed by email.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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By filling in an application applicants agree to:
- Accept the conditions and assessment process set out in these guidelines
- Cover any cost associated with your study that are not covered by this grant
- 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
QUESTIONS
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For questions and assistance, please contact NAISDA Wellbeing Officer on 0428 077 111 or a.grogan@naisda.com.au