Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Chris Murray and Bridie Jean Butterfield Scholarship in Environmental Law was established with a gift from Dr Chris Murray and is awarded to students who are enrolling in the Master of Environmental Law and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.
About the donor
Bridie Jean Butterfield was an accomplished lawyer with a deep sense of responsibility to care for our natural world. The Chris Murray and Bridie Jean Butterfield Scholarship was established to honour and advance her legacy. It is awarded to students who are enrolled in the Master of Environment Law and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a living allowance of $20,000 for one year, paid in half-yearly instalments of $10,000 in April and September.
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must have applied for and met entry requirements for the Master of Environmental Law in the year for which the scholarship is awarded.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application.
In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or awards received from the University by applicants are considered.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the Melbourne Law School Awards Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred. In addition, recipients must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and to provide a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Law
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include a personal statement and supporting documentation that verifies that you are experiencing disadvantaged socio-economic circumstances, have a disability or long-term medical condition, experiencing difficult personal circumstances, and/or are from rural or isolated background.
Status:
Not open yet
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