Storytelling Australia Victoria
Scholarship Application
for a SAV member to attend the
Sydney International Storytelling
Conference
1 – 3 June 2018
Theme: Nourished Through Story
The committee of Storytelling Australia Victoria has decided
it will fund one SAV member to attend the Sydney International Storytelling Conference,
covering the cost of registration for the event and $200 cash to go towards
accommodation and travel. Further information about the conference can be found
here.
This document sets out the considerations SAV will take into
account in choosing a recipient of this scholarship, and how to apply.
In a nutshell we are
looking for someone who we believe will get the most out of the conference, and
make the most out of what they get!
We know applying for
things can be stressful, and we also know that being a great storyteller and
able to use story in creative and world changing ways does not automatically
mean you are good at applications.
So we want to make sure the application
process is as accessible and stress free as possible. There is an application
form below which you can use (copy and paste), or use only as a guide. You can also write to us, record with audio/ video
or any other medium you choose, to present your application.
We're
not necessarily looking for the amount of experience you have, in either story
or social justice. We're here to add value to your storytelling and social
justice journey, so don't shy away from being honest about where you're at.
Be specific – use
examples of things you've done / would like to do in your social justice work
and how participating in a workshop might help.
Be focused – Don't just say you want to stop sexism (for example), tell
us what you think needs to be done to make it happen. Tell us why you care and why you do the work
you do. Be clear and concise.
All the best with your
application! If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact
us by email at: storytellingvic@live.com.au
Storytelling Australia Victoria acknowledges the support of
our sister organisation, the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW), in assisting
our capacity to offer this scholarship.
Name:
Residential address:
Phone number:
Email:
Website (if applicable):
Distance of conference from your capital
city:
SAV member (please circle):
Yes
No
If No, do you agree to join if your
application is successful?
Yes No
Occupation:
Some guiding questions:
What do you want to get out of the conference?
What do you want to get out of the conference?
What do you plan to do
with the new knowledge, experience and connections you will gain from the
conference?
What is
your connection and/or experience and/or passion for social justice. (We take a
very broad view of the term social justice – essentially we mean the changes
for the better you would like to bring to the world.)
Tell us
what social justice causes you’re passionate about, what involvement or
experiences you’ve had and what you would like to do with storytelling in this
field.
Tell us a bit about
yourself. Who you are and why you are drawn to storytelling for social change.
Tell us
about your experience with and connection to oral storytelling. It can be as
little as a lifelong desire to tell stories.
What is
motivating you to embark on a journey of learning, telling and using story?
Why do you need a scholarship?
Would you attend
the conference if you did not have the scholarship?
What will you
do for SAV as a result of attending the conference? E.g. serve as office bearer
in committee, or manage/ host some SAV events, etc.?
Applications are due by March 4. The successful applicant will be
notified by March 18.
Please send
your application to storytellingvic@live.com.au and write SCHOLARSHIP 2018 in the
subject bar.
Warm wishes to
you all,
The
Storytelling Australia Victoria committee.
