This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Brian White scholarship, named in honour of the late pioneering Australian radio journalist Brian White who was also the country’s first commercial radio cadet journalist. Applications for the 2026 Brian White Scholarship are now open, on Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA)‘s website, with the closing date September 30.
Lizzie Young, Chief Executive Officer at CRA said:
“The Brian White Scholarship, part of our Sound Start program, is our investment in the next generation of Australian commercial radio talent. A decade on, we’re proud to have opened doors for many emerging journalists. As Australia’s only 100% locally owned and operated medium, reaching 15 million Australians weekly, our commitment to creating pathways into our industry means the next generation of local voices reflects the breadth of communities commercial radio connects with.”
Finalists join senior journalists and news directors from ARN, NOVA Entertainment, SCA and Tapt Media for an industry workshop. A recipient is then be selected to complete a paid four-week placement across all four networks – writing, producing and presenting live news content in metropolitan newsrooms.
Kate Cleaver, the 2025 Brian White Scholarship winner said:
“This scholarship provided exceptional, real-world experience in the radio industry. Learning from the best in the country was a dream come true, and it’s shaped the skills I’ll carry forward in my career.”
Pictured: 2025 finalists and judges L-R: Penny Ghosn (2GB, Tapt Media), Scarlett Coppola, Fem Snel, Kate Cleaver, Ella O’Neill, Michelle Stephenson (NOVA Entertainment), Fiona Ellis-Jones (ARN), and Amy Goggins (SCA) – image supplied.
You can find out more and apply here: https://cra.au/brianwhitescholarship
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