Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Jul 2026
Applications close
2 Aug 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
Established with a generous gift from Professor Ian Malkin, this scholarship supports Melbourne JD students who wish to participate in internships with not-for-profit organisations or government organisations.
Benefits
A one-off payment of up to $2,000.
Amount:
Up to $2,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a domestic or international student
- Be a enrolled in the Melbourne JD at Melbourne Law School
- Have completed at least five JD subjects.
- Demonstrate that you are undertaking an internship with either a not-for-profit organisation or government organisation.
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Preference is given to students undertaking their internship for subject credit, through the Melbourne Law School Clinics.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of both academic merit and demonstrated financial need.
Note: Students who wish to be eligible for scholarships that consider financial need must submit the University of Melbourne’s Financial Assessment Form prior to submitting their application for Melbourne Law School scholarships.
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
Applicants must submit both the Student Financial Assessment Form and an application to Melbourne Law School during the application period. Applications submitted to Melbourne Law School without an accompanying Student Financial Assessment Form submission will not be considered.
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.
Status:
Open for applications
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