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creativity culture”
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The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, also known as the Djuyalgal Scholarship, meaning “the one who is telling the story” in the local Gathang language is a program created by Façon, proudly supported by our Principal Sponsor, Greater Bank.
The scholarship exists to celebrate, sustain and grow Indigenous art, design and storytelling across New South Wales, with a strong focus on supporting First Nations creatives from regional communities. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities that honour culture, creativity and self-expression and to amplify Indigenous voices through art in all its forms.
Over the past four years, the scholarship has supported emerging Indigenous creatives to take meaningful steps forward in their careers, including:
2023 — Filmmaker Jahvis Loveday, awarded a scholarship to pursue his filmmaking practice
2024 — Dharug singer-songwriter Ruby Shay, supported to grow her musical career
2025 — Photographer and artist Sean Kinchela, awarded and supported to further his creative storytelling
2026 — To be announced very soon!
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2027
EXPRESSION
of interest for
Expression of Interest for The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship 2027.
Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives, aged 16+, living in New South Wales, who are passionate about storytelling through their chosen creative discipline.
Whether you are emerging, self-taught, studying, or already practising professionally, this scholarship is designed to support you where you are and help you take your next step.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an Expression of Interest form for the 2027 scholarship only and does not act as your official application. We will be in touch with more information once applications open for the 2027 program later this year.
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