ACS Journalism Scholarship
Our ACS Journalism Scholarship is offered annually to a sports media student or emerging writer and is run with the support of Holmesglen TAFE, courtesy of Simone Wearne, who is the Course Leader for Sports Degrees. See below for past Scholar’s experiences and links to all our Scholar’s published articles.
Our Journalism Scholar each year is mentored by successful Journalist and Author John Harms. John is also the editor of The Footy Almanac https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/ .
The scholarship program is coordinated by ACS Vice-President, Keiran Croker.
Our 2026 Scholar is Liam Grima. Below he tells us about himself.
“My name is Liam Grima. I am 19 years old and currently studying a Bachelor of Sports Media at Holmesglen Institute of Tafe in Melbourne.
I have a strong interest in journalism, broadcasting and content creation. My interests and hobbies are focussed on sport – I love all things cricket which includes playing for the Mulgrave Cricket Club, competing in the Eastern Cricket Association, alongside my studies in sports media,
I am also a diehard Western Bulldogs supporter in the AFL.”
Past ACS Journalism Scholar’s Experiences:
2024 scholar, Liam McCullagh:
“In 2024, I was selected as the Australian Cricket Society’s Literary Journalism Scholar, working under the mentorship of Keiran Croker and John Harms.
The scholarship provided a unique opportunity to write feature stories, personal cricket anecdotes and opinion pieces on topical issues within the game.
Through this experience, I developed stronger critical thinking skills, greater confidence and the ability to deliver in-depth analysis.
These skills have directly translated into my professional work as a journalist with the Colac Herald and Ace Radio.
It was a great experience and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone thinking of applying.”
From our 2023 scholar, Kobe Jacobs:
“Being able to write for the Australian Cricket Society was a very enjoyable experience. Writing during a year when the Australian Men’s team had the Ashes, World Test Championship and ODI World Cup all at stake, made writing each piece much more stimulating. Getting to work under John Harms, who was a great mentor was advantageous.”
Our 2022 scholar Sam Coulson said:
“My time in the ACS has been wonderful. I have not only improved my writing ability but have been consumed by many great stories from legends of the game.”
Our inaugural scholar (2021), Donal Wilson said:
“To learn about writing has been a big step forward in my journalism career. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ACS dinners and luncheons getting the opportunity to meet former international cricketers, and fellow ACS members.
However, it’s been interviewing the players and writing their stories that I’ve enjoyed the most.“
For more information or to apply for future scholarships, contact us at info@australiancricketsociety.com.au
Past Scholars
2021 Donal Wilson
2022 Sam Coulson
2023 Kobe Jacobs
2024 Liam McCullagh
2025 Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes
2026 Liam Grima
Inaugral Scholar Donal Wilson with Ken Piesse, noted Author, Sports Journalist and former ACS President.
Our ACS Journalism Scholar Written Articles
Australia spoil India’s party
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar What Australia has achieved in this ODI World Cup confirms the force this team is within the white ball format. Not only did they defy the odds, but they defied them in a fashion not many thought this side could do. To beat...
Maxwell Madness leads Australia to another potential World Cup birth
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar India looks like the team to beat in this year’s 2023 ODI tournament. The hosts do seem destined to lift the trophy this year, having been unbeaten so far. Their winning streak signifies the strength that Rohit Sharma has within...
Australia’s Tide Turning
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar The ODI World Cup is one long tournament. And although the Australians didn’t have the best start to this current campaign in India, they have displayed a tremendous amount of fightback in their last two fixtures. Beating Sri Lanka...
ODI World Cup – India October 2023
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Given that Australia are statistically the most successful team to ever grace the One Day International scene, our expectations are for the very best from our boys each time they step onto the field. The Aussies couldn’t get the...
The Ashes 2023 – a series to long remember
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar This 2023 Ashes series will be long remembered. Not just because of the captivating cricket that was on display throughout all five Test matches, but also because of the controversies, storylines and bitterness the series generated...
An anticlimactic end to a thrilling Ashes series
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar In the end, England’s ultimate demise was the result of their weather. It isn’t an English summer without a bit of rain and the timing couldn’t have been any more cruel for the hosts. As an Australian, retaining the Ashes in this...
Are the England fans getting to the Australians?
by ACS literary scholar, Kobe Jacobs In a do-or-die situation, England stood up to the task of keeping this current Ashes series alive. Their three-wicket win at Headingley was fuelled by constant barracking from the England fans over the four days, which might just...
Bairstow’s brain fade causes English uproar
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar On Day 5 of the Lord's Test, the Australians somehow managed to turn the home of cricket into one of the most hostile environments we have seen in the history of cricket. It was at no fault of their own. Alex Carey only did what...
An Ashes Classic – Australia win day five thriller at Edgbaston
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar Those in Australia who stayed up until the early hours of Wednesday morning witnessed arguably the greatest Test match ever played between England and Australia and goodness hasn’t there been a few? The First Test at Edgbaston must...
One down, one to go – Aussies too good in the World Test Championship
by Kobe Jacobs, ACS Literary Scholar This is it. This might just be one of the strongest Australian Test sides we have seen in quite some time. After securing the right to now be named the best Test team on the planet, the Australians will feel a win against India in...