Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for automatic consideration
Benefit amount
Up to $6,500
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The John C Walker Scholarship was established with a gift from Kristen Walker QC and her family and friends, and is awarded to students who are enrolling in the Juris Doctor and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.
About the donor
The scholarship celebrates the immense contributions John Walker QC has added to the areas of commercial and criminal law.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off allowance of $6500, paid in two instalments of $3250 in April and September. The first instalment will be split in $1500 as an establishment allowance paid shortly after enrolment and $1750 in April.
Amount:
Up to $6,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have applied for the Juris Doctor through Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM) under the 'Disadvantaged socio-economic circumstances' category and submitted the Disadvantaged Socio-economic Circumstances Supplementary Form
- Meet the Graduate Access Melbourne entry requirements for the Juris Doctor
Selection criteria
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Law
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You are automatically considered, if you have applied for admission for commencement in the award year.
When will I know the outcome?
Successful recipients will receive an outcome by the end of November.
Status:
Open for automatic consideration
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