PIMCO BFA First Peoples Scholarship
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PIMCO BFA First Peoples Scholarship
Made possible through the generous support of Sam Watkins, PIMCO Australia, we are delighted to announce a new scholarship that supports a talented First Nations artist undertaking the Bachelor of Fine Art.
Congratulations to Matthew Thomson as the inaugural recipient. Matthew, a Worimi country man, grew up in the Maroubra beach / La Perouse area and commences at the National Art School as a BFA student in 2026.
‘I am so grateful to be the 2026 recipient of the PIMCO BFA First Peoples Scholarship and look forward to further developing my artistic practice at NAS.’ — Matthew Thomson
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