Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Communication, Creative arts, Creative industries and Design
Eligibility criteria
Indigenous Australian and Non-binary
Citizenship
Australian
Application dates
- Applications open
- 15 April 2026
- Applications close
- 30 June 2026
What you'll receive
You'll receive a bursary of $2,000, paid after Census date in Semester 2.
Eligibility
You must:
- be enrolled in a creative industries undergraduate course (including double degrees)
- have completed a minimum of 96 credit points at the time of being awarded the scholarship
- be an Indigenous Australian or identify as LGBTIQ+.
How to apply
Complete the application form and submit this together with the following documentation:
- your current resume
- a 500-word personal statement clearly outlining how the scholarship will impact and enable your self-development and/or in community. For example:
- How have you demonstrated your academic potential and how will this bursary support your academic goals?
- Describe your personal attributes e.g. community involvement, career aspiration, interests and what drives you.
- What specific personal circumstances and equity needs would you like the panel to consider that may impact on achieving success within your chosen course? How will the bursary assist in overcoming these?
- for Indigenous applicants, provide proof of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage status with a Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Descent form stamped with a common seal belonging to a registered organisation.
If you would like some assistance with preparing your scholarship application, register for the QUT Student Success Team's Career Advantage: write your application for a CIESJ scholarship session.
What happens next?
Your application will be reviewed and assessed by a selection panel on the basis of all information submitted in your application and having regard to the selection criteria. The panel may elect to interview short-listed applicants to assist with their decision making process.
Once the selection process is complete, you will be notified in writing of the outcome of your bursary application.
There are two bursaries available.
Conditions
Terms and conditions for Nathan Mayfield Creative Industries Bursary (PDF file; 205.9 KB)
About the bursary
The Nathan Mayfield Creative Industries Scholarship is generously provided to Indigenous Australian and LGBTIQ+ students to assist in completing university studies in a supportive and inclusive environment.