Scholarship details
Study levels
Research and PhD
Student type
Future students and Current students
Study area
Creative practice and communication and design
Citizenship
Australian or New Zealand
Application dates
- Applications open
- 7 May 2026
- Applications close
- 31 August 2026
What you'll receive
For Master of Philosophy students, you'll receive:
- a top-up stipend scholarship of $10,000 in equal instalments. This is the full-time, tax-free rate
- first instalment paid after research proposal milestone is finalised
- second instalment paid upon submission of annual progress report.
For Doctor of Philosophy students, you'll receive:
- a top-up stipend scholarship of $15,000 in equal instalments. This is the full-time, tax-free rate
- first instalment paid after Stage 2 milestone is finalised
- second instalment paid upon successful completion of Confirmation of Candidature milestone.
As the scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers, to undertake your own innovative research in and across the field.
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements.
For Master of Philosophy students:
- meet the entry requirements for a QUT Master of Philosophy
- enrol as a full-time, internal student between 1 January 2027 and 31 July 2027.
- develop a research proposal which contributes significantly to the knowledge and wellbeing of rural and regional communities in Australia through journalism and related forms for communication. Specifically, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and a passion for the rural and regional sector.
- have recently completed an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline from journalism, media or communication; or have recent equivalent professional experience in journalism or related forms of communications that inform or contribute to rural and regional communities.
- have a GPA of 5.0 or above.
For Doctor of Philosophy students:
- meet the entry requirements for a QUT Doctor of Philosophy, including any English language requirements.
- enrol as a full-time, internal student between 1 January 2027 and 31 July 2027.
- develop a research proposal which contributes significantly to the knowledge and wellbeing of rural and regional communities in Australia through journalism and related forms for communication. Specifically, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and a passion for the rural and regional sector.
- have recently completed an Honours or Master degree in a cognate discipline from journalism, media or communication.
How to apply
Apply for this scholarship at the same time you apply for admission to a QUT Master of Philosophy or a QUT Doctor of Philosophy.
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) following the advice at How to apply for a research degree. In your EOI, copy the link to this scholarship wesbite into question 2 of the financial details section.
About the scholarship
The Adrian Scott Scholarship was established to develop and sustain economic, social, cultural and political rural life in Australia through the contribution which can be made by journalism and related forms of communications. The scholarship aims for outcomes to contribute significantly to the knowledge and wellbeing of rural and regional communities in Australia.
The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic environment with members of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice research centres and groups.