SAE University College will offer six scholarships in 2025 to support budding talent to pursue their studies in the creative industries. The scholarships will support new students, ongoing students, Indigenous students and those enrolled in SAE’s brand new technology courses.
The scholarships are currently open to applicants, closing in November and December.
Scholarships have previously opened study opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds like Joel Ratcliff, a talented musician from Goolwa, South Australia. Joel wasn’t sure he would be able to afford the move to Adelaide to pursue his dream of studying a Bachelor of Music until he got a call while celebrating the end of his HSC exams with friends.
“When I got the phone call I was so excited about it to be honest, and it has worked out really well,” he said.
Joel was one of several students to receive the Kickstarter Scholarship, which offers $10,000 towards tuition for high-achieving Year 12 students. It will be available to new students commencing a full-time bachelor degree in February 2025.
Joel, who performs under the stage name Joroll, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music at SAE’s Adelaide campus while continuing to live in his hometown, 83km south of Adelaide.
He says the financial aid helps even the playing field for students like him who haven’t grown up in a major metropolitan center
He says the financial aid helps even the playing field for students like him who haven’t grown up in a major metropolitan center.
SAE’s diverse scholarship program for 2024 will include more support for students like Joel, as well as two scholarships for Indigenous students, and a brand new scholarship supporting our first students in brand new technology courses.
The Creators in Technology Scholarships will commence in 2025 and offer 20 $8000 scholarships for students commencing the Bachelor of Computer Science or VFX & Virtual Production. The funding will be split across T1 2025 and T2 2025.
The full list of scholarships can be found below:
- NATSIMO Scholarship: In partnership with the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Music Office, two fully funded Diploma of Audio Production places worth over $60,000 each for 2025. Closes 3 November.
- Kickstarter Scholarships: $10,000 towards tuition for six high-achieving Year 12 students commencing a full-time bachelors degree in February 2025. One scholarship will be available at each SAE campus. Closes 11 November.
- Creative First Nations Scholarship: Full tuition coverage for one outstanding domestic student of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent commencing a bachelors degree in February 2025. Closes 11 November.
- Excellence in Creative Media Scholarship: Full tuition coverage for domestic students who display outstanding creative potential commencing a full-time bachelors degree in February 2025. Closes 11 November.
- Creators in Technology Scholarships: $8,000 towards tuition for 20 domestic and international students commencing the Bachelor of Computer Science or VFX & Virtual Production in February 2025. Closes 2 December.
- Master of Creative Industries Scholarship: Full tuition for one domestic postgraduate student enrolling in February 2025, available for both full-time and part-time study. Closes 2 December.
The 2025 scholarships are part of SAE’s commitment to fostering creativity and supporting students from all backgrounds. By alleviating financial pressures, SAE enables students to focus on their studies and achieve their dreams in the creative industries.
Prospective students interested in applying for SAE scholarships should visit the SAE website for more information and application details: Scholarships – SAE University College
