Bursary

John G Chrisp Law Bursary

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

2 Feb 2026

Applications close

7 Mar 2026

Benefit amount

Up to $1,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

Miss Eleanor Elizabeth Heriot Chrisp, who passed away in 1928, made a bequest to the University of Melbourne in the name of her brother, John G Chrisp.

Benefits

A one-off payment of $1,000.

Amount:

Up to $1,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this bursary, you must:

  • Be a domestic or international student
  • Be enrolled in the Juris Doctor with an academic status of Good Standing.

Selection criteria

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of 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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Application

How to apply

Applicants must submit an application with Melbourne Law School during the application period:

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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:

Not open yet

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