QUT Adrian Scott Research Scholarship (MPhil or PhD Scholarship) 2025

The Adrian Scott Scholarship was established to develop and sustain economic, social, cultural and political rural life in Australia through the contribution which can be made by journalism and related forms of communications. The scholarship aims for outcomes to contribute significantly to the knowledge and wellbeing of rural and regional communities in Australia.

The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic environment with members of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice research centres and groups.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 7, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorQueensland University of Technology
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyQueensland University of Technology
• Course to studyCaribbean study/research , Communication , Design , Creative Practice
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

For Master of Philosophy students, you'll receive:

• a top-up stipend scholarship of $10,000 in equal instalments. This is the full-time, tax-free rate
  • first instalment paid after research proposal milestone is finalised
  • second instalment paid upon submission of annual progress report.

For Doctor of Philosophy students, you'll receive:

• a top-up stipend scholarship of $15,000 in equal instalments. This is the full-time, tax-free rate
  • first instalment paid after research proposal milestone is finalised
  • second instalment paid upon submission of a proposal as to how the funds would support the advancement of your research work, for example: field work, conferences, community engagement, professional networking, or RA support.

As the scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers, to undertake your own innovative research in and across the field.

Requirements

To apply for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements.

For Master of Philosophy students:

• meet the entry requirements for a QUT Master of Philosophy
• enrol as a full-time, internal student preferably in Semester 2, 2025 but by no later than 15 August 2025
• develop a research proposal which contributes significantly to the knowledge and wellbeing of rural and regional communities in Australia through journalism and related forms for communication. Specifically, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and a passion for the rural and regional sector
• have recently completed an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline from journalism, media or communication; or have recent equivalent professional experience in journalism or related forms of communications that inform or contribute to rural and regional communities
• have a GPA of 5.0 or above.

For Doctor of Philosophy students:

• meet the entry requirements for a QUT Doctor of Philosophy, including any English language requirements
• enrol as a full-time, internal student preferably in Semester 2, 2025 but by no later than 15 August 2025
• develop a research proposal which contributes significantly to the knowledge and wellbeing of rural and regional communities in Australia through journalism and related forms for communication. Specifically, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and a passion for the rural and regional sector
• have recently completed an Honours or Master degree in a cognate discipline from journalism, media or communication.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Apply for this scholarship at the same time you apply for admission to a QUT Master of Philosophy or a QUT Doctor of Philosophy.
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) following the advice at How to apply for a research degree. In your EOI, copy the link to this scholarship wesbite into question 2 of the financial details section.

For more information, kindly visit Queensland University of Technology scholarship webpage.