STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP 2026
Up to $2,000 in awards.
Create bold media.
Shape culture.
Defend human dignity.
WHAT IS LIFE MATTERS?
Right to Life is launching its inaugural Life Matters Student Scholarship Program, open to students enrolled for the 2026 academic year.
We equip students to create thoughtful, compelling media that advances respect for human dignity.
Total scholarship funding: $2,000
Purpose of the Program
Students are uniquely placed to engage thoughtfully with questions of ethics, culture, and civilisation.
The Life Matters Scholarship aims to encourage students to contribute creatively to the renewal of culture through work that supports:
respect for human dignity
public clarity and compassion
meaningful engagement with life issues
What Students Submit
Accepted students may submit original creative work throughout the year, including:
graphic design and illustration
short-form video content
photography
writing or spoken word
music or audio projects
campaign-ready social media material
Students are encouraged to be imaginative, thoughtful, and culturally engaged.
A panel at Right to Life will review submissions and select pieces for publication or campaign use.
Eligibility and Application
Applicants must:
be enrolled at an Australian University or College in 2026
be 18 years or older
complete an application form
submit a 300-word statement outlining their interest
Once accepted into the program, students may submit work as often as they wish.
Not every submission will necessarily be selected for use.
Scholarship Awards (Total: $2,000)
Category 1 — Major Creative Award
Awarded to the most outstanding featured work submitted during the year.
Prize: $1,000
Announced: October 2026
Category 2 — Consistent Contributor Awards
Awarded to the two students whose work is featured most frequently across campaigns.
Two prizes: $500 each
Announced: October 2026
Workshops and Student Platform
Right to Life will run workshops during the semester to support participating students, including:
media and campaign training
creative submission guidance
life-issue formation and apologetics
student testimony and featured stories
A dedicated Life Matters Instagram account will showcase student work.
Outstanding submissions may also be reposted through Right to Life’s main platforms.