The Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship with Nine

2024 Applications have closed

Scholarship Overview

If you have big dreams of carving out a career in the competitive television industry: this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

The Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship with Nine was established in 2013 with support from media executive and award-winning TV producer Anita Jacoby to recognise the legacy of her father Phillip Jacoby – a pioneer in the Australian communications and broadcast industry. 

Our judges include some of Australia’s most senior journalists, and finalists will have the opportunity to meet, be interviewed by, and network with the judging panel.

The 2024 winner will receive:

• 10-week placement with Nine in Sydney, consisting of:
  • Two weeks with the social media team
  • Two weeks with the News team
  • One week with Today
  • One week with A Current Affair
  • Four weeks with 60 Minutes
• 4-week placement at the Walkley Foundation, in the lead-up to and including the annual Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism. This will include:
  • Producing and live production experience on the prestigious Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism.
  • Experience working with industry partners on special projects such as photojournalism exhibitions.
  • Opportunity to develop digital producing and copy writing skills.
  • Opportunity to be a part of a purpose driven team that is highly networked in the journalism industry.
• Gift certificate of $1,000 to use towards relevant Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) short courses. 
  • AFTRS courses include expert training on writing for television, camera and sound fundamentals, and video production courses.
• A stipend of $14,000 to support living expenses for the duration of the scholarship.

Application fee

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, there is no cost to enter this program.

What you will need to submit

Information you will need to complete your application includes: 

• A copy of your current CV – maximum 2 pages, PDF format.
• A 50-word biography about yourself.
• A current headshot photo in JPG or PNG format.
• THREE examples of your journalistic work. TWO of these examples must be video.
  • Examples of your work can be URLs as long as they are publicly accessible. If any of your work is behind a paywall or requires registration, you must upload that story as a file. Print and online stories can be uploaded in PDF format, and video stories can be uploaded as an MP4. 
• A written reference from a referee, together with their contact information, so the judges can contact them about your work. 
• A 150-word pitch for a story idea for A Current Affair. Your pitch should explain the story idea and angle, why it matters to the show’s audience, and who you would interview.

Selection Criteria and Terms and Conditions

Read the full Selection Criteria and Terms and Conditions before starting your application.

How to apply

Before you apply, please read the Selection Criteria and Terms & Conditions. 

Then click here to begin your application. The form includes questions about why you are applying and how the scholarship will benefit your career. You can save your progress and return to the form later.