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JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications - 2027

Closing Soon

Funding Providers

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF)

Location

Australia Wide

Funding Type

Award A01068

Primary Category

Education

Eligible to

  • Individuals

Funding

Amount (max): $12,500

Round(s)

  • Opened 01-Jul-2026 Closes 16-Aug-2026

Purpose

This prestigious national award is an outstanding opportunity for young students with a passion for rural and regional journalism.

Overview

This Award is an outstanding opportunity to gain a diverse range of practical experience at the coalface of rural and regional reporting, with three relevant internships that will provide a launch pad to a career telling the rich stories from country Australia.

The Award includes a $12,500 scholarship along with the following suite of internships providing practical work experience with:

  • The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Media Team at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
  • Australian Community Media at The Land Newspaper
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in their Brisbane newsroom

Eligibility

Applicants for the Award must:

  • Be enrolled to study in any undergraduate or postgraduate courses of relevance at an approved Australian education provider including universities, colleges and education providers such as the Australian Film Television and Radio School.
  • Demonstrate an active interest in rural and regional affairs and in pursuing a career in journalism/communications upon graduation.
  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be aged 30 years or under.

Contact Details

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