Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Jul 2026
Applications close
2 Aug 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,500
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Law Success Bursary is offered to support final year Juris Doctor students who are experiencing financial need to complete their studies.
Benefits
The bursary provides a one-off payment of up to $2500.
Amount:
Up to $2,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
Up to 15
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in the Juris Doctor and have completed a minimum of 200 credit points
- Have enrolled in at least two subjects for the two most recent half-year study periods of 2026*.
- Have not received a prior Law Success Bursary
*You must be a final‑year student who has completed 200 credit points and is enrolled in at least two subjects in each application semester period of 2026 (January–June 2026 and/or July–December 2026).
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their financial assessment score and personal statement.
Conditions
Student must be enrolled in the Juris Doctor.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Law
Need help understanding the process?
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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.
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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