The ANU College of Law Scholarships and Awards

 

 

2009 Rio Tinto NTRB Scholarships

Applications closed for 2009

Rio Tinto is once again offering two scholarships to lawyers currently working or interested in working at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) or Native Title Service Providers (NTSPs).

Successful candidates will undertake a one-year Master of Laws (LLM) in Mineral Law and Policy at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee and must commit to work within an NTRB or NTSP for a minimum period of two years upon their return.

Candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and reside in Australia and there is no age restriction for applicants. FaHCSIA provides an additional AU$15,000 towards the living expenses of those recipients of the scholarship who are working within the NTRB system at the time they receive the scholarship.

Further information can be found at: RioTintoScholarships and LLM in Mineral Law and Policy Program.

The program commences September 2009.

 

 

The Phillipa Weeks Scholarship in Law

Applications close November 2009

The scholarship is available to a person who:

  • is a successful applicant for entry to the first year of a program of study leading to the award of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) whether undertaken as a single degree or part of a combined program;
  • has attended secondary school in a regional or remote area of Australia;
  • has completed school in the last 12 months; and
  • is a citizen of or holds permanent resident status in Australia.

More information

 

 

Summer Research Scholarships

Applications closed for 2009/10

Research Scholarships for undergraduate students
Further information


 

Legal Workshop GDLP Indigenous Scholarship Scheme

Applications close 9 October 2009 for scholarships commencing in 2010

Up to two scholarships per year to cover the fees payable by an Indigenous student to study the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) at ANU Legal Workshop.

Timeline for applications:
July - scholarship advertised on Law School web page and circulated to universities
August/September - Scholarship advertised in Koori Times up to 6 weeks before deadline date
October - deadline date 2009
October/November - applications considered and scholarship winners notified and announced
2010 - scholarship holders commence study with Legal Workshop

Working Rules
Application Form
Legal Workshop
National Centre for Indigenous Studies (NCIS)
Promotional Flier

 

 

The Freilich Indigenous Student Scholarship in Law

Applications close 31 December 2009

The Freilich Indigenous Student Scholarship in Law is to assist people in the Indigenous Community who would like to attend University to obtain a degree in Law to further their career aspirations.

The Freilich Scholarship is available to a person who:

  • Is a member of the Indigenous community in their first year of study;
  • Is a successful applicant for entry to the first year of a program of study leading to the award of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or the Juris Doctor (JD) whether undertaken as a single degree or part of a combined program; and
  • is a citizen of or holds permanent resident status in Australia.

More information
Application Form

 

 

ANU Scholarships and Awards

Undergraduate scholarships
Postgraduate scholarships
Research scholarships


 

Non-ANU Scholarships and Awards

 

 

Aberdeen University Studentship in Law
Applications closed for 2009/10
Information

 

 

Aurora Native Title Internship Program Summer 2009
Applications closed for the winter 2009 internships
Information about legal internships

 

 

2010 Fulbright Scholarship

Applications reopen on 1 June 2010 for the 2011 Scholarship period
Valued at up to $A40,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3-12 months.

For further information and application forms see the website at http://www.fulbright.com.au/index.html

 

International Court of Justice Traineeship Scholarship

The deadline for applications is 15 January 2010

An ANU College of Law scholarship to support the International Court of Justice Traineeship Program. The purpose of the scholarship is to defray the living expenses of the successful applicant while undertaking the traineeship. It is proposed to offer one scholarship a year in accordance with the program dates of the Court.

More information
ICJ Traineeship Program

 

Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law
Applications closed for 2010
www.menziesfoundation.org.au

 

The General Sir John Monash Awards
Applications closed for 2010

General Sir John Monash Awards are available for study at any leading overseas university in the chosen field of study. Candidates must be Australian citizens who have completed (or expect to complete this year) their degree from an Australian University. Monash Awards are valued at up to AUD $150,000 over 3 years.

In addition to academic excellence, candidates for these awards must be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership ability and community service.

Further information is available on the website - The General Sir John Monash Awards

 

The Rhodes Scholarships Australia
Applications closed for 2010

To be eligible to apply for a 2010 Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, candidates must be Australian citizens, be under 25 years on 1 October and have completed (or expect to complete this year) their degree with first class honours.

Further information is available on the website: The Rhodes Scholarships Australia.

General Disclaimer
While every effort will be made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, the ANU College of Law makes no warranty, representation or undertaking whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect, or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any non-ANU information.