Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
2 Feb 2026
Applications close
7 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Daniel McCluskey Social Justice Prize is offered to students who are enrolled in the Juris Doctor and demonstrated exceptional commitment to or involvement in social justice, human rights, equality, or a related area.
Benefits
This prize provides a one-off payment of $2000.
Amount:
Up to $2,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this prize, you must:
- Be enrolled in the Melbourne Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School
- Demonstrate an involvement in social justice, human rights, equality, or a related area, in a professional, volunteer, or academic setting.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Law
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How to apply
You must submit an application with Melbourne Law School 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?
Students will receive their outcome approximately one month after closing of applications.
Status:
Not open yet
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