University of Melbourne

Valerie and Lawrence Kennedy Scholarship in Law

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Benefit amount

Up to $12,500

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Future study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

Bequeathed by Mr Lawrence Kennedy (and his wife, Valerie Kennedy) upon his passing in 2001. Mr Kennedy studied at Melbourne Law School as a mature age student following his return from World War II under the Soldier Re-settlement Scheme.

Benefits

A one-off payment of up to $12,500.

Amount:

Up to $12,500

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

2

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a domestic or international student
  • admitted and enrolled for the full year (at time of application) in the Melbourne JD at Melbourne Law School.

Selection criteria

This scholarship is awarded to students classified as mature aged (25 years or older) at the time of application.

Study level:

Graduate coursework

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Future study

Study area:

Law

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Application

How to apply

Current Students: 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?

Successful recipients will receive an outcome by the end of November.

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Status:

Not open yet

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