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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
Applicants are invited to apply under one of nine creative disciplines. From these applications, one finalist per discipline will be selected by a dedicated judging panel. From the nine finalists, one overall recipient will be awarded the major scholarship.
The recipient will receive:
A $10,000 Scholarship from Greater Bank to support the winner’s creative aspirations*
A mentoring session with a leading voice from their creative discipline
Guidance from Murrook Cultural Centre and the use of their facilities
Eight finalists will also receive a $1,000 cash prize, all proudly provided by our principal sponsor, Greater Bank.
2026
SCHOLARSHIP
The nine creative disciplines that are open for applications are:
Fashion design
Accessory design
Art painting
Music
Dance
Writing
Digital art
Film
Photography
Who can apply?
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives 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.
