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The QUT Amy Clough Scholarship was recently launched to assist students undertaking studies in entertainment, journalism or music who have been personally affected by cancer.

The scholarship is named in memory of Amy Clough, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 16. Ms Clough was a university student, and it was her dream to complete her bachelor's degree.

Ms Clough's positive social media presence saw her connect with people from around the world, including Australian singing sensation Delta Goodrem. As a cancer survivor herself, Delta developed a close bond with Amy.

The scholarship was announced by Delta Goodrem on Channel 9's Mornings show on 21 November, 2012.

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On Mornings, Ms Goodrem spoke about her friendship with Ms Clough.

"So many people have been inspired by this young woman. We became friends and I was so inspired by her strength and her courage to really take it on and really try to inspire other people and I was just really touched by her story," Ms Goodrem said.

"I've been so fortunate that I've met so many angels over the years that have been going through such hard times. And having experienced going through cancer, I guess there's no wall between us, there's always this natural ability to connect and talk about it on such a real level."

A partnership between QUT, Sony Music Entertainment Australia, Nova Radio 106.9, and the Brisbane Broncos, the scholarship will cover first-year tuition fees for a student undertaking a Bachelor of Entertainment Industries, Journalism, or Music.

Through her love of football, Ms Clough also built a friendship with former Brisbane Broncos' Darren Lockyer.

Amy Clough passed away in 2012 aged 22. She left behind a legacy of inspiration, a loving family and far-reaching friendships.

Associate Professor Christy Collis, head of the Entertainment Industries course at QUT, said it was a privilege to be involved in creating the scholarship.

"We're honoured to be a part of the QUT Amy Clough Scholarship, which continues Amy's legacy by supporting students whose lives have been personally affected by cancer," Ms Collis said.

The scholarship will assist with tuition fees for three students over the next three years. Applications for next year's scholarship close on 18 January 2013.

Learn more about the scholarship.

Organisation

QUT Entertainment Industries

Info

Christy Collis

Phone

3138 8189

Email

c.collis@qut.edu.au

URL

http://www.qut.edu.au/study/study-areas/study-entertainment-industries