Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Jul 2026
Applications close
2 Aug 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $8,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Tom Zucker Scholarship was established in the 1990s through a generous gift of the Zucker family and the partners of Holding Redlich. Tom Zucker was a partner with Holding Redlich, specialising in employment and labour law, at the time of his death in 1990. The purpose of the scholarship is to advance the cause of the labour movement in Australia.
Benefits
A one-off payment of up to $8,000.
Amount:
Up to $8,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- be an enrolled student in either the Graduate Diploma or Masters of Employment and Labour Relations Law at Melbourne Law School
- submit an application with Melbourne Law School
- submit the Student Financial Assessment Form
Selection criteria
Selection for this scholarship is based on both academic merit and demonstrated financial need, with preference given to applicants who are employed by, or who are officials of, an Australian trade union or peak union organisation.
Note: Students 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 with 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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