Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Communication
Eligibility criteria
Placements in regional and remote areas
Citizenship
Australian or New Zealand
Application dates
- Applications open
- 1 March 2026
- Applications close
- 30 June 2026
What you'll receive
$5,000 to support the travel and living expenses associated with undertaking a work integrated learning internship at a regional or rural location within the Commercial Radio & Audio network.
Eligibility
You must:
- be an Australian citizen OR New Zealand citizen OR an Australian permanent resident OR a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
- be admitted and enrolled in a Bachelor of Communication (including double degrees)
- be enrolled in a minimum of one Work Integrated Learning unit (KKB341 or KKB342) for Semester 2, 2026
- be undertaking on campus study
- be enrolled on a full-time basis
- be able to undertake a work integrated learning internship in a regional or rural location within the Commercial Radio & Audio network
How to apply
Due to the specific nature of the Scholarship, the applicant must provide:
- curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
- academic transcript
- a written response to the selection criteria.
Please complete the online application form.
What happens next?
A selection panel will review the applications shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Conditions
See Terms and Conditions attached.
Please note that scholarship funds will be disbursed after 1st July 2026. Should the successful applicant wish to head start their WIL internship prior to then, they will be required to self-fund the travel and living expenses and the scholarship will provide reimbursement.
Terms and conditions for Commercial Radio & Audio Scholarship (PDF file; 172.7 KB)
About the scholarship
Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) is the peak industry body representing the interests of commercial radio broadcasters across Australia. CRA promotes the effectiveness of radio and audio to advertisers, manages audio research and insights, the metropolitan and regional audience measurement surveys, the official Australian Podcast Ranker, revenue reporting, industry innovation, industry codes and standards, and regulatory and legislative matters.
CRA represents Australia's leading commercial radio networks including Nine Radio, ARN, NOVA Entertainment, and Southern Cross Austereo.
The Commercial Radio & Audio Scholarship is designed to support a student who demonstrates a strong interest in pursuing a career in commercial radio.
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Our scholarship partner
This scholarships is supported by the Commercial Radio & Audio network.