Invest in the future of Australian stories

Higher education has the power to change lives, but not everyone has equal access to that opportunity. Some students experience barriers, such as financial pressure, caregiving responsibilities, distance and/or disability, that can make study more challenging.

By donating to the AFTRS Scholarship Program, you’re supporting talented emerging storytellers from diverse backgrounds across Australia to pursue their passion, giving them a vital head start in the screen and audio industries.

Investing in Talent and Diversity

For more than 50 years, AFTRS has delivered world-leading creative education and training so Australian talent and culture can thrive at home and internationally.

Your generosity helps unlock the creative potential of next-generation creatives from all walks of life. With your support, AFTRS empowers rising talent to share their unique perspectives through screen and audio storytelling. Your contribution makes a difference.

This year, donor support enabled:

• more than 40 students to be awarded scholarships every year
• new scholarships to be established
• more applicants to access higher education

AFTRS Scholarships:

• recognise creative excellence and diverse lived experiences
• provide financial support for tuition and/or living costs
• assist in reducing the barriers to participation.

Alumni & Industry Scholarship Fund

Established in 2023, the AFTRS Alumni & Industry Scholarship Fund draws on support from our community to provide an annual postgraduate scholarship and increase access to AFTRS’ world-class training. Learn more about the Alumni & Industry Fund here. 

AFTRS Giving

You can impact the future of emerging creatives by donating to the Alumni & Industry Scholarship Fund, creating a named scholarship or a corporate sponsorship, or offering a gift (bequest or legacy). 

Scholarship Fund

If you would like to learn more about the impact of AFTRS scholarships, or are interested in partnering with us on a scholarship or sponsorship, contact us at  donations@aftrs.edu.au.

If you’re considering leaving a gift (also known as a bequest or a legacy) in your Will, you can Find more information here. Your gift will have a direct impact on the success of our students.

Together with our donors, we’re building a more inclusive and vibrant creative industry.

AFTRS complies with the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) Code of Conduct and is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and is therefore able to offer tax deductibility in Australia for gifts of $2 or more to the School.