REGIONAL journalism has just received a boost, with six new students set to take up their courses in journalism through Deakin University as part of the Federal Government investment in the rural and regional media sector.
Deakin is among 16 universities across Australia to receive a share of $2.29M funding in the first round of the Regional Journalism Scholarships program.
The $174,000 awarded to Deakin under the scheme will support five regional or remote students to study a bachelor of arts (communications) at the university, as well as supporting one student to undertake a bachelor of communications (honours).
Deakin school of communication and creative arts senior lecturer, Dr Kristy Hess said, “These scholarships will give rural and regional journalism students a chance to build a media career in the regions and provide communities with the quality information they need in the digital era.
Dr Hess urged potential candidates who were looking to establish their journalism careers in regional Australia to apply.
