Faculty of Law Robert French Equity Scholarship

Faculty of Law Robert French Equity Scholarship

Achieving Potential Scholarship for Distinction

This scholarship provides financial support to a commencing Law student within the Faculty of Law who will undertake either the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or LLB combined degree with any other applicable degree. Worth up to $30,000, the Robert French Equity Scholarship offers an exceptional student, who is experiencing financial hardship, a financial reward and a generous package of benefits allowing the student to boost their academic, personal and professional development.

Total scholarship value

Up to $30,000

Number offered

One per year

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Madeline May Wicks

Faculty of Law Robert French Equity Scholarship

I live in a single-mum household, and a scholarship has assisted me in relieving some of the financial pressures of study. Further, as a result of my scholarship, I have been able to purchase a new computer to assist in my studies. This improved my capacity to focus on my studies and achieve my academic goals. Law has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I am grateful to be able to enjoy the journey of Law School.

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

  • An Australian citizen
  • A New Zealand citizen
  • Australian permanent resident
  • Australian humanitarian visa holder

You must meet the following criteria:

  • Current Year 12 or International Baccalaureate student in Australia
  • Intending to enrol in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) combined degrees;
    • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
    • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science
    • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
    • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Music
    • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science
    • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Global Studies
  • Experiencing financial hardship.

Benefits

  • $6000 per annum (48 credit points of study) for up to a maximum of five years.
  • A travel allowance for one return airfare to your home state in the first year (interstate students only).

Number offered

  • One scholarship available per year.

Selection criteria

  • Awarded based on need.
  • Consideration will be given to students from one or more of the following educational disadvantage groups:
    • Experiencing difficult family and life circumstances
    • Living with a disability or medical condition
    • Have Indigenous Australian background
    • Are a recent refugee

To retain this scholarship:

  • You must maintain a credit average (60% or above) each semester.
  • You must maintain a full-time enrolment.

How to apply

  • VTAC applicants - If you think you might be eligible for an equity scholarship, ensure that you apply for the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) to be automatically considered.
  • 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. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.