Victorian Bar, Justice Kenneth Hayne Scholarship

Established by generous donations and gifts from members of the Victorian Bar to celebrate the magnificent career of Justice Kenneth Hayne AC. The Honourable Kenneth Hayne AC was a longstanding Justice of the High Court of Australia and has contributed significantly to the development of Australian law. Throughout his exceptional judicial career he has demonstrated a strong commitment to legal education.

Applications open

1 Feb 2024

Applications closed

10 Mar 2024

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $10,000

Applicable study areas

Law, legal studies and criminology

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • Be a domestic of international student
    • Be admitted and enrolled at Melbourne Law School, undertaking either coursework or research higher degree.

    Selection criteria

    The scholarship is awarded on the basis of both academic merit and 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.

  • Application process

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

    Apply with MLS

    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.

What are the benefits?

A single payment of upto $10,000.

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