The Ju-Fen Scholarship has been established to honour the legacy and creativity of Fang Jufen, one of the main founders of children's drama in New China and honorary Director of China Children's Art Theatre. She played major roles in classic children's dramas such as "Ma Lanhua", "In the Name of Revolution" and "Newsboy".
This scholarship supports and encourages a second or third year Bachelor of Film and Television student from a diverse cultural background, who has experienced educational disadvantage.
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Summary
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Benefits
- The scholarship is valued at $5,000 for one year only, paid bi-annually.
Requirements
To be eligible for the Ju-Fen Scholarship, applicants must:
- Meet the following criteria:
- Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen
- International student
- Meet the following enrolment criteria:
- be a second or third year Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2026
- enrolled full time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
- Provide evidence of diverse cultural background. This may include:
- not born in Australia
- parents not born in Australia
- English not the primary language at home
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- Refugee or Asylum Seeker
- Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing the following:
- describe talent, flair and passion for film and television
- Provide evidence of educational disadvantage, which may fall under the categories listed below. To assist you, a link has been included to the VTAC website for further guidance on preparing your evidence.
Personal information and location
Financial hardship
Living with a disability or medical condition
Difficult family and life circumstances
Application Deadline
March 15, 2026How To Apply
- Applicants should complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 15 March 2026.
For more information, kindly check the Scholarship webpage.
