With the generous support of the Muscat family and the broader community, Express Media is honoured to present the Kat Muscat Fellowship, offering support and development for a young writer or editor.
The Kat Muscat Fellowship aims to empower emerging writers and editors of a marginalised gender and celebrates work that engages with the values of defiance, feminism and empathy. It offers professional development and support up to the value of $5,000 for things like mentoring, residencies, interstate travel, or project fees.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be a person of an underrepresented gender or sex. This includes cis women, trans women, trans men, agender people, non-binary people, intersex people, genderqueer people, genderfluid people. Ultimately gender diverse people and those who are otherwise marginalised due to their gender or sex.
Be aged 16 to 30 at the commencement of the fellowship on February 26, 2024.
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
Propose a suitable project that aligns with the theme of ‘Challenge’, and the values of Express Media and The Kat Muscat Fellowship.
The committee is evolving and so is the language we use for the fellowship. In regards to gender eligibility for this fellowship, if you feel this should include you but doesn’t, please get in touch (details below).
What Can I Apply For?
The Kat Muscat Fellowship offers professional development up to the value of $5,000 in 2024. These funds may be used towards professional development opportunities, including, but not limited to: mentoring, residencies, interstate travel, or project fees.
A proposed budget must be submitted as part of the application process, and the final budget will be developed in consultation with Express Media.