The John Burton Cadetship-Scholarship in Journalism is awarded annually to Year 12 students who have strong academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to a career in print journalism. As a partnership between Bond University and the Gold Coast Bulletin, it is a four-year program alternating work and study, with a guaranteed position as a newspaper journalist on completion. Successful candidates will study for their Bachelor of Journalism and work as a paid cadet at the Gold Coast Bulletin on a semester-on/semester-off basis.

• 50% of tuition fees of a Bachelor of Journalism, with the balance being offset by wages earned at the newspaper.
• Cadetship at the Gold Coast Bulletin, whereby the recipient studies and works on an alternating semesterly basis.

Generally, Bond University will awards 1 John Burton Cadetship each year.

• Available to students completing Year 12 in an Australian secondary school.
• Strong academic performance with As/Bs on Year 10-12 school reports or other applicable transcripts.
• Demonstrated commitment to a career in print journalism.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Find out how to apply.

Your local Admissions Manager or attend the free 'Investing in Your Future' Seminar.