Dodson Indigenous Juris Doctor Scholarship
Sir John Monash Fee Scholarship
This scholarship is made available to Indigenous students who are studying the Juris Doctor in recognition of their high achievement.
The scholarship was named after distinguished Monash Alumnus Professor Michael Dodson AM and his daughter Inala (Dodson) Cooper, as the first Aboriginal parent and child to graduate from the Monash Law School, and in recognition of their contribution to the Indigenous community and to Indigenous affairs over many years.
Lulu Frew Graham
Monash Juris Doctor Law Dean's Scholarship
As a recipient of the Monash Juris Doctor Law Dean's Scholarship, I have been imbued with a great sense of support and motivation for not only my present studies, but for the future as well. My scholarship inspires me to fully immerse myself in my course and to constantly strive to reach my full potential knowing I have the encouragement of the university behind me. I also feel the support of Monash in helping me to achieve my ambition of making a positive and meaningful contribution to society with the knowledge I have attained throughout my formal education. Significantly, this scholarship means I can begin to make these contributions without the financial burden a law degree entails. I am incredibly grateful and privileged to have been awarded this freedom. With this freedom comes flexibility where I will have an opportunity to pursue an area of law of genuine interest and one which allows me to achieve my goals. This scholarship has truly changed the way I see my future from one with trepidation, to one filled with plentiful possibilities and opportunities.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
You must meet the following criteria:
- Hold or about to complete an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification recognised for admission to the Monash Juris Doctor Program.
- Intend to enrol, or currently enrolled, as a Monash Juris Doctor student, attending the Monash University Law Chambers.
- To be eligible you must provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute. This can be emailed to wci-ss@monash.edu. If you have any queries please contact the William Cooper Institute on 9905 9034.
Benefits
- Tuition fees paid for the Monash Juris Doctor program.
Number offered
- Variable depending on funding.
Selection criteria
- Based on academic achievement
To retain this scholarship:
- You must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress as determined by the Faculty of Law
How to apply
- No application is required
- All eligible students who provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute will be automatically assessed.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred
Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline.