The 2024 recipients were announced on 6 November. Congratulations to:
- Tunde Ogunyale
- Nicholas Delany
- Elise Cardamone
- Taeg Twist
- Kia Thomas-Laughlin
We awarded an additional scholarship this year due to a draw between 2 outstanding applicants.
In 2015, the Dispute Resolution Branch introduced a scholarship in memory of a much-loved member of their team, Jack Cranstoun.
The Jack Cranstoun Scholarship gives the opportunity to be trained in mediation and assessed under the Australian mediator and dispute resolution accreditation standards (AMDRAS).
You can apply if you are aged 21 to 35 and you:
The scholarship provides training in 2 courses:
Applications for the 2025 Jack Cranstoun scholarship are now closed.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to a panel interview through Microsoft Teams.
For more information about the scholarship:
The 2024 recipients were announced on 6 November. Congratulations to:
We awarded an additional scholarship this year due to a draw between 2 outstanding applicants.
The 2023 recipients were announced on 4 October. Congratulations to:
The 2022 recipients were announced on 28 September. Congratulations to:
We awarded an additional scholarship this year due to a draw between 2 outstanding applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
“I applied [for the scholarship] because I saw it as a rare and powerful opportunity to strengthen my skills in mediation and dispute resolution while staying deeply connected to my community work. I wanted to explore the ways these tools could be adapted and grounded in Indigenous approaches to conflict management, ones that prioritise relationships, truth-telling and cultural safety.
“The scholarship expanded my ability to advocate effectively in a broader range of environments, from grassroots community meetings to more formal high-level discussions. The scholarship gave me the skills and confidence to navigate and facilitate complex conversations in a way that allows for all parties to be recognised.”
“I saw the scholarship as a rare chance to gain formal mediation skills—tools that can make a real difference in both my work and my community. I was drawn to the idea of creating spaces where people feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward.
“Since receiving the scholarship, I’ve been accepted into the Master of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology at UQ. The training has already shaped how I approach difficult conversations with clients, colleagues, and students. It’s given me the confidence to step into challenging situations with a clear process and a focus on constructive outcomes.
“These skills will be invaluable as I move forward in my clinical work, and I also see opportunities to offer mediation in community contexts alongside my psychology practice.”
The Dispute Resolution Branch is a recognised training and accreditation provider under AMDRAS.