Grace Barlow is the Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) 2024 Brian White Scholarship winner. Currently a student at Perth’s University of Notre Dame Australia, Grace receives a four-week paid placement, gaining experience in the ARN, SCA, NOVA Entertainment and Nine Radio newsrooms.

Grace was selected after an intensive workshop at the ARN offices where ten finalists were mentored by industry news leaders including Fiona Ellis-Jones (ARN), Michelle Stephenson (NOVA Entertainment), Erin Maher (2GB, Nine Radio), and Amy Goggins (SCA).

Judges – Fiona Ellis-Jones (ARN), Amy Goggins (SCA), Michelle Stephenson (NOVA Entertainment) & Erin Maher (2GB, Nine Radio)

Fiona Ellis-Jones, ARN Head of News and Information said:

“The level of skill and passion in the room is outstanding, it’s exciting to see the next generation eager to contribute to radio’s unique ability to reach audiences in a meaningful way.”

CRA chief executive officer Lizzie Young added:

“This year’s competition set a new benchmark with the highest number of applicants in four years. Our finalists represent the future of radio news, and we are thrilled to see such remarkable talent emerging in our industry.”

The 2024 Brian White Scholarship Finalists with their mentors

The annual scholarship honours the legacy of radio legend Brian White, the first Australian commercial radio cadet journalist. White pioneered the news talk format.

Entries for the 2025 Brian White Scholarship will open early next year to recent graduates or students in their final year of a relevant course such as Communications, Media, Journalism, and Radio.