It is Walsh's view that,... recipients of his fellowship may choose to travel abroad in order to obtain a wider knowledge and experience of theatre, perhaps through a formal course of study or by a self-devised program … to get out of your comfort zone is very important.
The Mike Walsh Fellowships to assist young theatre artists who have the potential to make a significant contribution to the Australian arts and entertainment industry.
These include Jamie Jackson (1998), Joshua Lawson (2003), Brendan Moffitt [8](2007), Michael Agosta[9] (2009), Trent Suidgeest[10] and Alexandra Flood (2014) Recipients are able to use the fellowship in any manner which increases their knowledge and experience.
"[13] 2004 recipient Nicholas Brown (costume),[14][15]" travelled to India, Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris and Rome studying multiculturalism in theatre, film and television.
"[16] Nick Simpson-Deeks (acting)[17][18] 2006 fellow undertook "a full time course of study at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago; and Vincent Hooper.