Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Creative arts and Creative industries
Eligibility criteria
Struggling financially
Citizenship
Australian and Australian or New Zealand
Application dates
- Applications open
- 20 July 2026
- Applications close
- 9 October 2026
What you'll receive
You will receive a scholarship valued at $3,500, paid in Semester 1, 2027 after the census date.
Eligibility
You must be one of the following:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- a permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder
- an international student who completed high school in Australia.
You must also:
- be studying in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative Writing)
- Bachelor of Creative Industries - creative writing major
- a double degree that includes a Bachelor of Creative Industries (creative writing major) or Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
- have a minimum course grade point average (GPA) of 4.5
- have completed a minimum of 48 credit points
- be experiencing financial need.
How to apply
Complete the online application form including:
- a cover letter outlining your commitment to the endeavour of creative writing
- a brief statement describing any financial or social circumstances you would like us to consider, and how receiving support would assist you.
- your curriculum vitae (CV) or statement of personal attainment.
The Student Success Team has developed the following resources to assist with preparation of your scholarship application:
Writing a strong application for a CIESJ scholarship or bursary
What happens next?
A selection committee will assess applications and you will be contacted regarding the outcome.
Conditions
To keep your scholarship, you must:
- remain enrolled in an eligible course
- maintain a course grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5.
At the end of the year you received the scholarship, you must provide a report on the benefit and outcomes you gained from receiving the scholarship.
About the scholarship
This award honours the life, character and values of Kellie van Meurs, who was pursuing a degree in creative industries before she was struck with a chronic illness, forcing her to defer her studies. Shortly after, Kellie passed away.
Kellie loved reading and the process of writing, allowing her to share her experiences, emotions and often humorous views with others. Kellie's family and friends have generously committed to funding this scholarship to honour her life.
It is hoped that this scholarship will assist and support the studies of a student who, like Kellie, aspires to a degree in this area of creative endeavour. Kellie's family hopes that her example and irrepressible energy, generous spirit and determination will serve as an inspiration to the recipients of this scholarship.