Scholarship

Allens First Nations JD Award

Application is required. Check eligibility

Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

1 Feb 2024

Applications close

1 Mar 2024

Benefit amount

Up to $15,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The Allens First Nations JD Award is offered to Indigenous students who are enrolled in the Juris Doctor and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

Benefits

A one-off payment of $15,000.

Amount:

Up to $15,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, you must:

  • be admitted to the Juris Doctor course at Melbourne Law School.
  • be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
  • have submitted the University of Melbourne’s Financial Assessment Form prior to submitting their application for Melbourne Law School scholarships

Selection criteria

The scholarship is awarded based on financial need.

Study level:

Graduate coursework

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Law

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Application

How to apply

Applicants must submit an application with Melbourne Law School and a Student Financial Assessment form during the application period.

Only one application is required - applicants do not need to submit individual applications for each available scholarship.

When will I know the outcome?

Recipients will receive their outcome approximately one month after applications close.

Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

Applications open:

1 Feb 2024

Applications close:

1 Mar 2024

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