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The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship (or Djuyalgal Scholarship meaning ‘the one who is telling the story’ in the local Gathang language) is a program created by Façon with support from our Principal Sponsor, Greater Bank. Our mission is to connect our regional community to Indigenous expression and art through supporting the culture, arts and creativity of Australia’s First Nations people.

The scholarship program is designed to celebrate, sustain and grow Indigenous art and design in New South Wales.

In 2023 Greater Bank awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Jahvis Loveday to pursue his film-making career.

In 2024, Greater Bank again provided a $10,000 scholarship to support our 2024 recipient, Dharug singer-songwriter, Ruby Shay’s creative aspirations.

The Scholarship program consists of nine differing creative discipline categories that are open for applications. A single finalist for each category will be selected by our special panel and a winner will be chosen from these finalists.

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

For the first time in 2025, eight finalists will each receive a $1,000 cash prize, while one outstanding recipient will be awarded a major $10,000 scholarship — all proudly provided by Greater Bank.