Opportunity overview
The Lotus Creative Arts Prize is an esteemed annual award that recognises the commitment of Queensland students to the Creative Arts. The Lotus Creative Arts Prize is proudly delivered in partnership with Brisbane Airport Corporation and with the support of the Consulate General of The People's Republic of China in Brisbane.
Each year, Year 9 and Year 10 Creative Arts students are rewarded with a 2-week tour to China. Recipients will have the unique opportunity to enhance their creative arts and language skills, delve into China's rich historical and cultural heritage, and forge meaningful connections with local institutions and communities across the fields of dance, visual arts, drama, media and music.
This prize not only recognises commitment to the Creative Arts, but also fosters intercultural understanding, helping to cultivate global competence in an increasingly interconnected world.
Prize inclusions
- Return domestic flights to and from Brisbane
- Return international flights
- GoSafe travel insurance
- Dormitory accommodation (shared rooming arrangement)
- Most meals
- Visa if required
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for students
- Be a full-time Year 9 or Year 10 student at a Queensland high school (state or non-state).
- Study a Creative Arts subject (including Dance, Visual Arts, Drama, Media or Music) as part of their schooling or as an extra-curricular (written endorsement may be required from an extra-curricular teacher during the shortlisting process) and have an interest in Chinese language and culture.
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia.
- Have (or be willing to obtain) a current and valid passport with at least 6 months' validity from the date of return to Australia.
- Full eligibility requirements for students are listed under the
application section.
Eligibility requirement for chaperones
- Be a fully registered teacher at a Queensland school (state or non-state).
- Be permanently employed at the time of application and program delivery.
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia.
- Have (or be willing to obtain) a current and valid passport with at least 6 months' validity from the date of return to Australia.
- Full eligibility requirements for chaperones are listed under the
application section.
Application
Students
Student applications have closed for 2025.
Chaperones
Chaperone applications have closed for 2025.
Key dates
Travel dates: September 2025 (exact days to be advised)
Applications open: Term 1 2026
Promotional resources for schools
2024 prize recipients
The 2024 prize recipients are:
- Dohee—Clayfield College
- Elizabeth Murtough—The Gap State High School
- Francesca Fleming—Somerville House
- George—Centenary State High School
- Johar Singh—Indooroopilly State High School
- Ploipailin Baukthaisong—Trinity Bay State High School
- Saffron Jenkinson—Brisbane State High School
- Tiffany Pham—Centenary State High School.