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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Richard Dammery, Zelie Wood, Catherine
Stubberfield, Min Guo, Brooke Adey, Carol
Clark, Ian Doyle, Gina Growden, Lynda Hagen,
Suzannah Horner, Peter Howard, Jessica van
Loosbroek, Mary McCrindle, Sue Pleass















Australian
Law Students Association

2010 Scholarships Guide

Editor: Kathy Molla-Abbasi


Designer: Kathy Molla-Abbasi
Cover: Oxford University Colleges; Steve
Cadman (London, UK)

The articles and opinions expressed in this
publication are not necessarily those of the
Australian Law Students Association or the
Editor.

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FOREWORD
Richard Dammery,
Hon Chair, Cambridge Australia Scholarships,
Partner, Minter Ellison Lawyers, Melbourne

I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce the ALSA Scholarships
Guide 2010.

One of my most satisfying experiences each year is to support the selection
of outstanding young Australians to undertake postgraduate study. My
particular focus, and indeed passion, is overseas study. Australia has many
fine universities offering a wide range of postgraduate programmes.
However, it is the other benefits arising from overseas study that have
invigorated me over many years to commit time to raising funds for, and
awarding, overseas scholarships.

I have yet to meet anyone who has not been enriched, at every level, by the
opportunity to develop themselves internationally. Studying overseas, and
particularly at one of the world's great universities, stretches people in all
areas. New skills are developed and enhanced; intellectually, culturally,
socially. Our young scholars are wonderful ambassadors for Australia, and
many perform at the highest levels whether academically or in other
endeavours such as sport, drama, debating, and in leadership roles when
pitted against their peers from around the world.

This year marks the 20th anniversary that I completed my PhD at Cambridge;
it seems like yesterday! Even at the time it was difficult to escape a sense
that 'it doesn't get better than this'. The friends made during that time
remain close. The skills developed while undertaking research continue to
be valuable to this day. My sense of gratitude to those who made the
experience possible remains as strong now as it did then.

One of the most challenging aspects of undertaking the journey towards
postgraduate study is the preparation and application process. The ALSA
Scholarships Guide 2010 contains very useful material to start you on this
journey. As someone who interviews candidates regularly for Cambridge
Australia Scholarships, it is clear that certain factors play a large part in
ultimate success:

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Rhodes House Milner Room for more information on the Rhodes Scholarship please refer to page 27.

Taking the time to think carefully and in detail about why you want
to undertake postgraduate study, and about your course work
and/or research objectives;

Selecting your preferred institution(s) carefully and understanding in


detail what they offer. For research, having identified and contacted
a preferred supervisor can be a great advantage. So can visiting the
institution if possible;

Being able to articulate why you, and not someone else, should be
given the opportunity to be funded to undertake postgraduate
study, and how you will contribute to the community as a result of
being given the privilege;

Thinking broadly about the opportunities that postgraduate study


offers, and being able to articulate them in your individual situation,
not just in academic terms but more widely;

Persistence, and the willingness to strive for support even if you are
not successful the first time you apply.


May I take this opportunity to wish all potential applicants the very best of
success. Competition is fierce, but the rewards are great and well worth the
effort.

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PREFACE

It is my pleasure to have compiled the 2010 edition of the Australian Law Students Association (ALSA)
Scholarships Guide, one of the annual publications issued by the Association to give law students greater insight
into the options available to them upon the completion of their Law degree.

The Guide contains information on the domestic and international emoluments available to law graduates to
facilitate their postgraduate research. However it is subject to some limitations. While attempts were made to
include as many postgraduate scholarships as possible, this Guide has only skimmed the lake that holds the
scholarships and bursaries made available. Candidates are encouraged to conduct their own research to find
what other opportunities may be available. As the intended demographic of this publication was students in
their final years of their degrees, I have confined the focus of this Guide to postgraduate scholarships only. It is
possible that the scope of this Guide will expand in future years to encompass undergraduate scholarships.

Finally, information about scholarships available at each university has not been included in the interests of
space and acknowledging the ease with which the information may be accessed. However the Guide does
contain a University Scholarships Directory which lists the most appropriate on scholarships programs at each
university.

I would like to acknowledge Richard Dammery, Chairman of the Cambridge Australia Trust and Partner at
Minter Ellison, for being so kind as to submit a Foreword reinforcing the significance of Scholarships and the
opportunities they provide. I would also like to commend Catherine Stubberfield, Zelie Woods [recipients of the
General Sir John Monash Award] and Min Guo [recipient of the CAS Hawker Scholarship] for their insightful
articles on applying for Scholarships and how applicants can put their best foot forward.

The Guide could not have been compiled without the kindness of the Foundations and Trusts who contributed
articles, photos and guidance to develop this Guide. Their accommodation in meeting a very tight deadline was
greatly appreciated.

I hope that this publication achieves its intended purpose; to inspire students to reach great heights in their
careers and make the most of their law degrees.

Kathy Molla-Abbasi
Publications Officer (Academic Journal) 2010
Australian Law Students Association

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07 APPLYING FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY

CONTENTS

Catherine Stubberfield and Zelie Wood


10 TIPS ON APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Min Guo



12 SCHOLARSHIPS
12 THE BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LAW ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
12 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS AT BEIHANG
UNIVERSITY
12 THE EIFFEL DOCTORATE SCHOLARSHIP
13 AEUIFAI FELLOWSHIPS TO THE EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE
14 THE CAMBRIDGE AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIPS
15 THE CAS HAWKER SCHOLARSHIP
16 THE EWAN LEWIS-THOMAS LAW STUDENTSHIPS
17 THE FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY LOUIS-WALLER MEDICO LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP
18 THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS
18 THE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
18 THE GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
18 HUMANE STUDIES FELLOWSHIP AND SUMMER GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
19 THE GAIRE BLUNT SCHOLARSHIP
20 THE GENERAL SIR JOHN MONASH AWARDS
21 THE LEIDEN UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
22 THE LIONEL MURPHY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
23 THE NEW ZEALAND LAW FOUNDATION CLEARY MEMORIAL PRIZE
24 THE NEW ZEALAND LAW FOUNDATION ETHEL BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP (FOR WOMEN)
25 THE NEW ZEALAND LAW FOUNDATION DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP (IN LAW)
26 NYU@NUS SCHOLARSHIPS
26 THE ONASSIS POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP FOR FOREIGNERS
26 THE PETER NYGH HAGUE CONFERENCE INTERNSHIP
27 THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
28 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSAMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
29 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSROTARY WORLD PEACE FELLOWSHIPS
30 THE SIR ROBERT MENZIES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN LAW


31 INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS
31 AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTRIO TINTO NTRB SCHOLARSHIPS
31 THE JOHN KOOWARTA RECONCILIATION LAW SCHOLARSHIPS
32 CHARLIE PERKINS INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS

33 UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS DIRECTORY

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A P P L Y I N G F O R
P O S T G R A D U A T E S T U D Y

F ro m th e tim e y o u a p p ly fo r s c h o la rs h ip s , to th e tim e y o u re c e iv e c o n firm a tio n o f


y o u r e n ro lm e n t, th e p r o c e s s fo r a p p ly in g fo r p o stg ra d u a te stu d y c a n ta k e o v e r a
y e a r. 2 0 1 0 G e n e ra l S ir Jo h n M o n a sh S c h o la rs C A T H E R IN E S T U B B E R F IE L D a n d Z E L IE
W O O D o ffe r s o m e g e n e ra l a d v ic e o n h o w to n a v ig a te th e a p p lic a tio n p ro c e s s .

1. CHOOSING A COURSE AND A UNIVERSITY

Course structure and teaching style: Decide

whether you would prefer to undertake your

It is important to consider not only which course

degree by course-work or by research. Teaching

you wish to undertake but why. Motivation is often

styles can also vary. Some courses will be taught in

a key criterion for scholarships, so reflect on what

large lecture-style classes, others in more intimate

attracts you to your proposed course/s. Dont feel

tutorials.

intimidated by high fees or living costs. Pick the

course of study you think is best and then work

Centres and institutes: Some universities may have

towards securing funding.

research centres or institutes in your area of

interest. Cambridge, for example, has the

Always apply for more than one university. In

Lauterpacht Centre for International Law. Such

recent years, some prestigious Masters courses

centres can offer internship opportunities, host

have received well over 1000 applications for

lecture series, or provide a means of meeting

around 30 places and PhD opportunities are also

people with similar interests.

highly competitive. Many students submit truly

outstanding applications but are not accepted. It is

2. FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS

also important to apply widely because other

universities may offer you funding while your first

Many of the larger scholarships are widely

preference may not.

publicised, particularly on university campuses.

That said you need to be proactive in making sure

Some factors to consider when choosing a course

you dont miss the scholarship that is best-suited

and/or university include:

to you and to your study proposal. The JASON

online database is a particularly good source of

Subjects and academics: You should determine

information. Some Australian university websites

who the leading academics in your field are, which

(for example, the University of Adelaide Graduate

university they are at and whether they teach

Centre)

postgraduate courses there. Consult the subject

opportunities.

list from the preceding year. Be aware that

subjects - and who takes them - can vary from year

Remember that scholarships can come from a

to year. For this reason, you should be able to

variety of sources: charitable foundations (eg the

identify a few other subjects you would be

General Sir John Monash Awards); government

prepared to study in the event that your first

agencies (eg the Chevening Scholarships); local

preferences are not available.

universities (eg University of Sydney Travelling

Scholarships); and the universities to which you are


also

list

postgraduate

scholarship

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From Left: Andrew Hudson, recipient of the General Sir John Monash Award, at the United Nations; The General Sir John Monash Awards

Scholarship winners pictured with Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

applying. Some colleges within universities may

Most applications will require you to write a

also offer funding opportunities.

personal statement. Obviously, you need to specify

what area you want to study and how this will

In choosing which scholarships to apply for, think

prepare you for your future career. Stronger

realistically about whether your goals and interests

applications will identify why this area is important

match the stated objectives of the awarding

for Australia's future. One way to approach this is

institution. Consider what the total budget will be

to identify a pressing issue for Australia, propose a

for your course of study, and apply for as many

solution, and outline how your studies and future

scholarships as you think you need to make it

career feed into that solution. Keep in mind that

feasible some scholarships may be held

committee members may be non-lawyers, so you

concurrently with others.

must make your study sound practical and

significant to them too.

Dont self-select yourself out of scholarships let

the committee decide whether you meet the

The personal statement is also an opportunity to

criteria. People have been successful with

give the selection committee an insight into your

scholarships they thought that were least likely to

personality: what drives and motivates you, what

win.

are your greatest influences, and what experiences

have brought you to the point of applying to

3. WRITING YOUR APPLICATION

undertake further study.

Tailor your application to the particular scholarship.

Overall, the application should link your past,

Consider the scholarships selection criteria and

present and future and make it clear why the

highlight elements of your application accordingly.

proposed course of study is the logical next step

Remember that interview panels will use your

towards fulfilling your ultimate ambition.

application and CV as a cue for questioning, so you

should be prepared to discuss and defend anything

4. REFEREES

contained therein.

You should pick people who can speak to how you

satisfy the given criteria. Choose people from

different aspects of your life an academic, an

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employer, and someone involved in your
community, cultural or sporting activities.

What is my career plan? Where will I be in 10

years?

Don't ask them to write a reference in a vacuum.


Give them your draft application and CV well

How will my studies feed into my future career?

What are the important issues facing Australia

ahead of time. Provide them with the selection

and how are my studies relevant to them? If

criteria. There is also no harm in suggesting areas

there have been recent developments

they might like to focus on, to minimise potential

(Australian or international) in this field, what

overlap between the references.

is my opinion? What would I do if placed in a

position of power to deal with these

5. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

challenges?


If you make it through to the final interview stage,

proposal and how would I respond to them?

bear in mind that the committee are already very


impressed with your application. Try to remember
that few, if any, committee members will be

weaknesses?

the people interviewing you are genuinely

Dont use language that doesnt come naturally to


you, and dont be afraid to state a strong or even
controversial opinion. Scholarships that focus
particularly on leadership and commitment to the
area of interest will want to see your conviction.

By the time you reach the interview your academic
credentials have already been deemed good
enough. This stage is about letting the interviewers
see your passion and personality.

Interviews will vary in content and format. Some
will focus on you, your study proposal and future
career. Some will seek to uncover what drives and
motivates you and your potential for leadership.

Others will grill you on current affairs. In terms of
preparation, you should reflect on the following:

Why do I want to do this course, at this


university? What past experiences have led
me to this point?

What is leadership? How have I demonstrated


it? Who are the leaders I admire?

confidence and explain terms that might be


unfamiliar to non-experts. Most of all, be yourself!

What drives and motivates me? Where do my


values come from? What are my strengths and

experts in your specialised field, but you are, and


interested in what you have to say. Speak with

What are the problems with my argument or

6. PERSEVERANCE

The process of applying for scholarships and
universities can be exhausting, and sometimes
disheartening. Even in the face of rejection -
persevere. Some people have been successful with
a particular scholarship on their second or third
attempt. Remember that there is an inevitable
element of luck in the application process and
success can come down to whether you connect
with a certain selection committee on a given day.
If all else fails, apply again next year!

Catherine Stubberfield and Zelie Wood are winners
of the General Sir John Monash Award for 2010. In
October, Catherine will commence a Masters of
Human Rights and Democratisation at the
European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights
in Venice (a joint initiative of 41 universities). Zelie
will commence a Master of Law at Cambridge,
focusing on international and domestic human
rights law.

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T I P S O N A P P L Y I N G F O R
S C H O L A R S H I P S

M IN G U O held the Hawker Scholarship from 2002 to 2006 at the University of Adelaide. He is a

lawyer at Maurice Blackburn, President of the Hawker Scholarship Alumni Association and remains
actively involved in the community. Here he provides tips on applying for the Charles Hawker
Scholarship, with information about the application and interview processhowever these are
general to all scholarships.

BACKGROUND

community in whatever form they can. The

The Hawker Scholarship was founded in honour of

scholarship is unique in that a civic participation

Charles Hawker, the Australian politician, pastorialist,

commitment is an implicit part of the selection

soldier and statesman who died in a plane crash in

process, and helps identify outstanding candidates in

1938. The scholarships are the most generous

the field.

privately funded scholarships available to both

undergraduate and post graduate students. Each year

HINTS

typically sees the awarding of several scholarships to

SCHOLARSHIP

students across the country, with just under 100

The application process involves a written submission

current and former scholars since the scholarship's

and an interview.

inception.

The scholarship is tenable at a limited number of

THE WRITTEN APPLICATION

universities, including Cambridge, Adelaide and ANU,

The first stage of the application process requires you

for any course. It also includes a component for

to select a university and course of study. In making

residence at an affiliated university college.

your choice, give careful consideration as to the

university and course. If you proceed to the interview

Past scholars have established careers in well-

stage, the Trustees will ask you to explain your

regarded professions including as diplomats, lawyers

choices. You should also give careful consideration to

and politicians, businesspeople and doctors. Inherent

the requirement to live at your chosen university's

in their success is a lifetime commitment to civic

affiliated

participation, and in continuously serving the

component is compulsory to the scholarship, and

ON

APPLYING

residential

FOR

college.

THE

The

HAWKER

residential

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while most people greatly enjoy college living, it is

If you proceed to the interview stage, you will face a

not for everyone.

range of questions from the Scholarship Trustees

about your written application. Be prepared to talk

Scholars must have strong academic achievement,

about your key achievements and your motivation in

and in your written application, you will need to

pursuing those achievements, both academic and

submit copies of academic transcripts and any other

extra-curricular.

relevant material that demonstrates your marks. The

academic dimension of an applicant is predominantly

You will also almost certainly be asked questions

assessed 'on the papers'.

about a range of contemporary issues. Successful

candidates will have always been engaged with

The scholarship is not simply a source of fundsthe

current affairs, politics or the outside world more

Scholarship Trustees will give preference to

generally. Opinions are better than pro forma

candidates with an ambition to enter politics or other

responses, so do not shy away from your convictions-

forms of public or community service. Civic

-but also be prepared to demonstrate why you think

participation is a core value that underpins the

they are well-considered. Remember, the Scholarship

scholarship, and applicants need to demonstrate both

Trustees will be trying to measure leadership and

prior achievement and future ambition.

statesmanship potential. They will be looking for

candidates who are articulate and considered, rather

In your written application, you are given the

than simply charismatic or partisan.

opportunity to submit a personal statement

addressing this part of the criteria. Use the statement

The scholarship can be awarded for both

to demonstrate your sustained prior engagement

undergraduate and postgraduate study, but an

with

humanitarian,

important point to consider is that there have been

philanthropic, charitable or other causes. Good

the

community

through

very few successful non-school leaver candidates. The

examples include ongoing participation in activities

Scholarship Trustees will be more easily impressed by

such as volunteering for foreign aid projects or the

undergraduates who have seized the development

disadvantaged, leadership in political or activist

opportunities that undergraduate life provides. The

groups and other forms of civic participation. Be

good news however is that you will have a much

succinct, as you must fit within the prescribed word

longer history to draw upon!

limit, but also explain what motivates you to take part

in these activities.

Successful candidates are able to articulate a future

vision for Australia. They do not have to aspire to be

Your written application will also need to cite two

Mother Teresa or the next Prime Minister, but the

referees, who the Scholarship Trustees may contact

Scholarship Trustees will look favourably on someone

for further information. Carefully consider who you

with latent or burning ambition to help improve

want to include. Given the civic participation aspect

Australian society, either directly or indirectly

of the scholarship, ideal referees would have close

through their future career.

knowledge not just of your achievements, but also of


the things that motivate you.


THE INTERVIEW

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S C H O L A R S H I P S





T H E B A N K I N G A N D F I N A N C E S E R V I C E S L A W
A S S O C I A T I O N S C H O L A R S H I P
This Scholarship endeavours to contribute to the costs of undertaking postgraduate study in banking/finance law
or a related field at an approved university of the successful applicants choice. Visit
http://bfsla.org/scholarship_awards for more information.

S C H O L A R S H I P S FO R M A ST ER S A N D D O C T O R A L D EG R EE
P R O G RA M S A T BEIH A N G U N IV ER SITY
These Scholarships are for overseas students who wish to pursue their Masters or Doctoral Degree for study at
Beihang University. Visit http://is.buaa.edu.en or email intnl.beihang@gmail.com for more information.

T H E EIFFEL D O C TO R A TE SC H O LA R SH IP
This Scholarship is offered by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to international students for Doctoral
studies in France. Visit http://www.egide.asso.fr/jahia/Jahia/lang/en/accueil or email
stephane.grivelet@diplomatie.gouv.fr for more information.

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A E U I F A I F E L L O W S H I P S T O T H E E U R O P E A N
U N I V E R S I T Y I N S T I T U T E

WEB || http://www.delaus.ec.europa.eu/studyineurope/AEUIFAI.htm
http://www.eui.edu
EMAIL || APPLICATIONS || Close 21 March each year


The

Australian

European

University

Institute

Post doctorate: A $12,000 one-off payment (for

Fellowships Association Inc. was established in 1995

travel and subsistence) and EUI fees, currently

to facilitate the presence of Australian researchers at

3000 euros (AU$6,300 approx) for 6 months.

the European University Institute at Fiesole, just


outside Florence, Italy. The EUI is a high level

EUI fees, currently 1500 euros (AU$3,150 approx)

research institute founded in 1972 by the European

for 3 months.

Community Member States to provide advanced


academic training to PhD students and promote
research at the highest level. It now hosts a number
of important research centres, including the Robert
Shuman Centre for Advanced Studies.

The AEUIFAI is an independent body comprising a
number of Australian universities (currently Monash
University, the University of Melbourne, the

The Fellowship programme is open to members of all


Australian universities, whether or not a researchers
particular university is a member of the AEUIFAI. The
application process is relatively simple. Applicants
must submit:

A CV,

A 2000 word description of the applicants


research project, including the relevance of the

University of Newcastle, the National Europe Centre

EUI to the work to be covered during the tenure

at the Australian National University, the University


of New South Wales, La Trobe University, the
Australian Catholic University and Deakin University)
and the Delegation of the European Commission to
Australia and New Zealand.

there,

EUI, the AEUIFAI offers scholarships based on merit to


postgraduates and early career researchers currently
undertaking research in law, history, economics or
social and political sciences who may identify a direct
benefit for their research from a period of residence
at the EUI.

Postgraduate applicants must be at an advanced
stage of their research, while the Postdoctoral
Fellowship is available to those who have graduated
with a PhD qualification within the last five years.

The present value of the Fellowship is:

Postgraduate: A $7,000 one-off payment (for


travel and subsistence) and EUI fees, currently
750 euros (AU$1,575 approx) for 3 months.

A 250 word abstract summarising the proposal


and its significance,

[Postdoctoral applicants] Plans to publish in a


peer reviewed journal as a result of the period of


Under an agreement between the AEUIFAI and the

Visiting (established) Scholars: No payment, but

residence at the EUI,

[Postgraduate applicants] A complete academic


transcript,

Two confidential letters of support.


Each year applications for Fellowships close 21 March.
Applications are considered by a selection committee
chaired by a member of the Association who is
elected annually. A short-list of candidates decided by
the Australian committee then goes to the EUI for
final selection, followed by ratification by the
Australian committee.

The programme has been highly successful and has
exposed young Australian students and academics to
the research expertise and endeavours of the EUI, the
research community and to the larger vision of the
European Union.

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C A M B R I D G E A U S T R A L I A S C H O L A R S H I P S
WEB || www.cambridgeaustrala.org.au/


NATURE AND HISTORY OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS
Cambridge Australia Scholarships, formerly known as the Cambridge Australia Trust (CAT), is a not-for-
profit organisation which has supported financially some 1000 Australians since establishment in the
1980s.

Scholarships are offered for both PhD and Masters Study as detailed on the website. Candidates who
wish to be considered for available scholarships are required to indicate this on their application forms,
and, if admitted to the University, will automatically be referred for consideration in relation to Gates
Cambridge Scholarships and the other Cambridge Trusts for each of the awards for which they are
eligible.

The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and Cambridge Overseas Trust administer a large number of
schemes of awards for overseas applicants from specific countries; see http://www.cambridgetrusts.org/.
Cambridge Australia Scholarships works closely with the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust.

Successful Cambridge Australia scholars, once they have completed their degrees at Cambridge, are
known as Fellows of the Cambridge Commonwealth Society.

VALUE
The value of the scholarships and bursaries vary. For example, the Poynton Cambridge Australia
Scholarships cover the University Composition Fee, approved College fees, a maintenance allowance
sufficient for a single student and a fixed contribution towards a return airfare. However, candidates who
are not successful in obtaining, or are not eligible for, a scholarship will automatically be considered for a
means-tested, part-cost bursary.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for a Cambridge Australia PhD or Masters Scholarship, you must first apply for entry to
the University of Cambridge. Applications are not made directly to Cambridge Australia Scholarships.

All applications for both a place and a scholarship must be made through the Board of Graduate Studies
at the University of Cambridge; http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/.

Unless directly requested to do so by the Cambridge Trusts, applicants do not need to apply for individual
awards: all applicants will automatically be considered for all of the awards for which they are eligible which
the Trusts offer.

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T H E C A S H A W K E R S C H O L A R S H I P

WEB || www.hawkerscholarship.org EMAIL ||cesare.silvestri@aetlimited.com.au


APPLICATIONS || Open December 6-January 7 2011 PHONE || (Secretary to Trustees) 8127 1654

The Charles Hawker Scholarships, valued at up to were prominent members of the Queenscliff Surf
$60,000 over four years, are the most generous

Lifesaving Club. All eighteen passengers and crew

privately funded scholarships available to both

perished.

undergraduate and post graduate students in

Australia.

I congratulate the Trustees of the Charles Hawker

Scholarship for carrying out the wishes of Charles

Since 1991, the Trustees have awarded more than

Hawkers sister the late Lilias Needham. Mrs

four and a half million dollars to ninety young

Needham established the Scholarship trust in 1956 in

Australians, including a significant number from

memory of her brother. These scholarships have

regional areas. The seven successful 2010 candidates

provided opportunities for an increasing number of

were selected from a strong field of 260 applicants.

young Australian students to undertake further

studies to achieve their full potential, Hon. David

Undergraduate and postgraduate Hawker Scholars

Hawker MP said.

are able to attend a range of educational institutions.

These include the Australian National, Adelaide,

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and

Flinders, South Australian and New England

Hawker family member Hon David Hawker MP has

Universities and Marcus Oldham College. Post

presented the scholarship certificates in recent years.

graduate Charles Hawker Scholars are able to follow

Describing the Charles Hawker Scholarship as

in Charles Hawkers footsteps by enrolling at Trinity

Australias Rhodes, David Hawker encouraged

College and studying at Cambridge UK. Selection is

Australian students to visit the Hawker Scholarship

based on personal qualities as well as academic

website to find out more about the remarkable

ability.

Charles Hawker story and the scholarship named in

his memory.

Student, soldier, pastoralist and statesman Charles

Allan Seymour Hawker died in the Kyeema air disaster

The Charles Hawker Scholarship is one of the most

th

on October 25 , 1938. Others to perish when the


Kyeema crashed into Mt Dandenong were South

important in Australia. There are a number of fully


and partly funded scholarships awarded each year.

Australian wine identities Mr. Sidney Hill Smith, Mr.

The Trustees offer them to capable students of

Hugo Gramp and Mr. Tom Hardy.

principle and character. The successful candidates are

gifted scholars with inquiring minds who have

The Kyeema passenger list also included a group of

contributed to the wider community and are

lawyers. They were returning to Sydney from Perth

committed to making a significant contribution to

where they had been representing Australia's

Australias future.

doctors, through their client the "British" Medical

Association, forerunner of the AMA, in a Royal

The Charles Hawker Scholarship perpetuates the

Commission enquiring into the introduction of a

memory and commemorates the achievements of

National Health Scheme. The team was led by

one of Australias most respected pastoral pioneers.

barrister Leonard Abrahams KC and included junior

Born on May 16 1894 at Bungaree homestead near

Alfred Gain and two solicitors from the leading firm

Clare in South Australia, Charles Hawker was

of Allen Allen and Hemsley (now Allens Arthur

educated at Geelong Church of England Grammar

Robinson), Mr James Massie and Mr Lancelot Shirley.

School

Mr. Shirley and his actuarial friend Gordon Goddard

th

and

Trinity

College,

Cambridge.

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E V A N L E W I S - T H O M A S L A W S T U D E N T S H I P S
WEB || http://www.sid.cam.ac.uk/postgrads/scholarships/index.html
EMAIL ||cesare.silvestri@aetlimited.com.au
APPLICATIONS || Open December 6-January 7 2011 PHONE || (Secretary to Trustees) 8127 1654


The Council of Sidney Sussex College offers annually, for men and women of any nationality, a number of Evan
Lewis Thomas Law and Studentships for research or advanced courses in Law or cognate subjects in the
University of Cambridge. The Evan Lewis Thomas Law Studentships, which are subject to reviews of diligence
and progress, are tenable for one year in the first instance but may be renewed annually, up to a maximum of
three years. Their value depends on the candidate's needs in the light of support from other sources and on the
availability of income from the Evan Lewis Thomas Fund.

Under the terms of the will of the late Judge Evan Lewis Thomas, candidates must have shown proficiency in
Law and Jurisprudence, normally by obtaining a university degree in Law by August 2011, and they must be or
become candidates for the Ph.D. Degree, the Diploma in Legal Studies, the Diploma in International Law, the
M.Phil. Degree (one-year course) in Criminology or the LL.M Degree.

If candidates of sufficient merit present themselves, elections will next be made to up to five Studentships (of
between 1,000 and 3,000 per annum, reduced to 1,000 if full funding is obtained from another source) in
May 2011.

Election to a Studentship may be made conditional upon satisfactory results in degree examinations and is in all
cases conditional upon the person elected being accepted by the Board of Graduate Studies if he/she is a
candidate for the Ph.D. Degree, the M.Phil. Degree or a Diploma, or by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of
Law if he/she is a candidate for the LL.M. Degree.

From Left: The CAS Hawker Scholarship 1. (L-R back) Hawker Scholar Miss Gigi Cardwell, Hon Dav
Jonathan Hamer, Miss Madeleine McCloy (L-R front) Miss Sarah Dickins and Miss Alicia Hurkman
following the 2010 scholarship presentation at St Marks College, Adelaide.

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T H E F O U N D A T I O N F O R S U R G E R Y L O U I S - W A L L E R
M E D I C O L E G A L S C H O L A R S H I P

WEB || http://www.surgeons.org/scholarships.htm

TELEPHONE || 8363 7513

EMAIL || scholarships@surgeons.org

APPLICATIONS || Applications for 2011 have closed. Applications for 2012 open MarchApril 2011.

The Foundation for Surgery Louis Waller Medico-Legal Scholarship was established to honour Professor Louis
Wallers contributions to the Monash University Faculty of Law and medico-legal issues over more than 35
years. The scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2003. It is intended to promote and support research
into the legal issues faced by surgeons.
The 2011 Scholarship was valued at $60,000, comprising of $55,000 stipend and $5,000 departmental
maintenance for up to three years. Applications are open to law graduates, Fellows and surgical trainees of the
Royal College of Surgeons undertaking or intending to undertake doctoral research on the topic of medico-legal
risks and related law. Students must undertake their research study at an approved institute in Australia or
New Zealand. Lay applicants must be sponsored by a Fellow of the College.
Scholarships are available on a part-time basis. Part-time is defined as half the usual research hours worked by
a research scholar. Part-time scholarships are restricted to scholarship recipients wishing to undertake research
only.

Scholars should aim to publish the results of their research, whenever possible, in the ANZ Journal of Surgery.
As a minimum, scholars are required to at least present a review article to the Journal. Scholars are required to
submit an abstract of their research to the Surgical Research Society Annual Scientific Meeting at the Annual
Scientific Congress.

The commencement date for awards is 1 February each year. The scholarship recipient will be chosen on the
basis of their written application, Curriculum Vitae, supporting references and subsequent interview, if
applicable.

Research scholarship applicants will be short-listed for interview based upon the candidates academic record,
postgraduate training, research experience, publication history, the experience of the supervisor and
reputation of the institution where the research is to be undertaken. These criteria will be assessed from the
information provided in the application. The Chair of the Medico-Legal Section will be involved in the
assessment of applications.

Short listed applicants will be interviewed by a panel comprised of the Chair of the Board of Surgical Research
and two other Board members.


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T H E F O R E I G N A N D C O M M O N W E A L T H O F F I C E
C H E V E N I N G S C H O L A R S H I P S
Visit www.chevening.com or email anneke.jaspers@britishcouncil.org.au for more information.

T H E F U L L B R I G H T S C H O L A R S H I P S
This Scholarship provides students with the opportunity to undertake study in any field to complete their
Australian PhD, or to support enrolment in a US postgraduate program. Visit
http://www.fulbright.com.au/index.html or email Fulbright@fulbright.com.au for more information.

T H E G A T E S C A M B R I D G E S C H O L A R S H I P S
This Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students outside of the UK to study at the University of Cambridge.
Visit http://www.gatesscholar.org/ or email info@gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk for more information.

T H E H U M A N E S T U D I E S F E L L O W S H I P A N D
S U M M E R G R A D U A T E R E S E A R C H F E L L O W S H I P S
This Scholarship supports advanced graduate students with an interest in classical liberal tradition to work on a
scholarly paper or dissertation chapter. Visit http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=1201 for more
information.

From Left: Leiden University Excellence Scholars receiving their scholarships; (The Gaire Blunt Scholarship) Matthew Eglezos receiving
the Gaire Blunt Scholarship from the Chairman of the Section, Tony OMalley, in Canberra on 15 June 2010.

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T H E G A I R E B L U N T S C H O L A R S H I P
WEB || www.lawcouncil.asn.au

EMAIL || carol.osullivan@lawcouncil.asn.au

TELEPHONE || (02) 6246 3718


The Gaire Blunt scholarship is offered by the Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia (BLS). It was
first awarded in 2008 and commemorates Gaire Blunt, who was a leading competition law practitioner and a
partner at Allen Allen & Hemsley (now Allens Arthur Robinson) from 1970 to 2005.
After the enactment of the Trade Practices Act in 1974 Gaire was in the vanguard of those who were to shape
the form, regulation and administration of competition law in Australia. He was a member of the inaugural
Trade Practices Committee of the Law Council of Australia, the first Consulting Editor to the CCH Trade
Practices Reporter and one of the leading practitioners in the field.
For almost ten years Gaire was a lay member of the Administrative Division of the New Zealand High Court. His
work for the New Zealand High Court on the Kapuni gas case was a highlight.
This scholarship recognises that Gaire played a central role in developing and mentoring the careers of many
young lawyers and was always concerned to ensure that he gave younger lawyers the opportunity to
demonstrate and develop their talents.
The Scholarship is aimed at persons at a junior stage of their career in Australia, whether it be as a practicing
lawyer, academic or member of the public service or corporate sector.
One Scholarship will be offered each year to the value of $5,000. Lawyers will need to submit a paper on a
topic of Competition Law no more than 10,000 words.
Papers submitted as part of the scholarship application will be judged by a panel which will be appointed by the
BLS Executive and will include a member of the BLS Executive; the chairperson of the BLS Trade Practises
Committee or their nominee; a representative from academia and a judge or other person of approved by the
BLS Executive.
The author may be asked to deliver the paper at a workshop run by the Business Law Section. Papers submitted
as part of the scholarship application will be judged by a panel which will be appointed by the BLS Executive
and will include a member of the BLS Executive; the chairperson of the BLS Trade Practices Committee or
his/her nominee; a representative from academia and a judge or other person of standing approved by the BLS
Executive.



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T H E G E N E R A L S I R J O H N M O N A S H A W A R D S
WEB || http://www.monashawards.org/
EMAIL || carol.clark@monashawards.org

EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP FOR AUSTRALIA

human rights abuses in Africa, working for Crisis

The Monash Scholarships, offered annually by the


General Sir John Monash Foundation since 2003, are

TELEPHONE || (03) 9620 2428

Action.

David Hume completed the Masters of Law (LLM)

among Australias premier awards for postgraduate

at Harvard Law School in 2009 and is a Solicitor

study. They have proven attractive to outstanding law

at Sydney firm Freehills, and a Visiting Fellow at

students interested in pursuing leadership roles

UNSW, writing a book on referenda.

linked to Australian or international issues.

Brendan Lim graduated from Yale Law School

with a Master of Laws (LLM) in 2009. Brendan

Eight Scholarships are offered each year to support

then took up a position as Counsel assisting the

study at non-Australian universities, commencing the

Solicitor-General of Australia. He is returning to

following year. They are open to Australian citizens

Yale in January 2011 to study for a Doctor of the

who have completed a degree at an Australian

Science of Law (JSD).

university, and have demonstrated excellence in their

academic study, leadership capability and a

The most recent Monash Scholars with law degrees

commitment to the community. The Scholarships

are Zelie Wood and Catherine Stubberfield, whose

provide AU$50,000 tax-free for up to three years of

scholarship experiences are included in this Guide.

study.

Monash Scholars with a law degree typically pursue a

Law students have been very successful in winning

Masters degree at Cambridge, Oxford, or a US

Monash Scholarships enabling them to pursue

University such as Harvard at Yale, or a JSD at a US

exciting opportunities, particularly in international

university of PhD in the UK. The Monash Foundation

development and constitutional law:

funds up to three years, so for a PhD or JSD the

Danielle Malek completed an LLM at Harvard in

Scholars will find other sources of funding (other

July 2005, focussing on international law and

scholarships or teaching) for the final year.

human rights. After Harvard, Danielle took up a

position as a legal associate with the World Bank

Application for a Monash Scholarship is similar to

in Washington DC. In 2006, Danielle published

other major scholarships, with a written Application

Australias Successful Response to AIDS and the

(downloaded from

Role of Law Reform for the Global HIV/AIDS

www.monashawards.org/applying-for-awards.html)

Program. Danielle is now an operational counsel

supported by referee statements, and a rigorous

with the World Bank, responsible for the

interview process at State and national level.

Republics of Kazakhstan, Turkey and Yemen.

Recently she negotiated an education project for

Applications close on August 31 , and the

the World Bank in Tajikistan.

Scholarships announced in December and presented

Andrew Hudson completed a Masters in Laws

by the Governor-General in March 2011. Scholarships

(LLM) in Global Public Service Law from New York

cannot be sought for study already commenced, or to

University. Andrew is now an advocate against

be started in 2010.

st

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T H E L E I D E N U N I V E R S I T Y E X C E L L E N C E
S C H O L A R S H I P P R O G R A M M E
WEB || www.leiden.edu/lexs


FOR WHOM?

EMAIL || study@io.leidenuniv.nl

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship

conditions (available from the website) related to

Programme (LExS) is available for outstanding


students who enrol in an accredited full-time

the Scholarship prior to its being granted.

Masters Degree Programme at Leiden University (see


www.mastersinleiden.nl). The following two groups

You accept, in writing, the relevant terms and

You are applying to a full-time Masters Degree


programme at Leiden University,

of students may apply:

The maximum study period is 12 months (1 year


programme) or 24 months (2 year programme).


1. Non-EU/EEA students* enrolling in a Leiden

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES

University Masters Degree Programme: You have a

Applicants must submit a letter of motivation (max.

non-EU/EEA passport and/or are not eligible for

500 words) explaining why Leiden University should

support under the Dutch system of study grants and

award you the LExS. This should be submitted

loans (Studiefinanciering; for more information

together with your Leiden application for admission.

please check: www.ib-groep.nl).

Applications are due 1 March for programmes

commencing in September and 1 October for

2. All nationalities: You are eligible to apply for LexS if

programmes commencing February.

enrolling in one of the following Leiden University

Programmes:

WHAT DOES LEXS COVER?

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Air and

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship

Space Law

Programme has 5 awards:

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European

Platinum Covers the tuition fee minus the

and International Business Law

Master

of

Laws:

Advanced

home fee** and an allowance of N


Studies

in

International Tax Law

10,000 for living costs


Gold

Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Public

Covers the tuition fee minus home


fee**

International Law

Silver

Covers 75% of the tuition fee

MA in International Relations and Diplomacy

Bronze

Covers 50% of the tuition fee

Ivory

Covers 25% of the tuition fee

GENERAL CONDITIONS

You are ranked in the top 10% of students in your


previous study program relevant to the
Programme for which you wish to enrol in at

the EU/EEA countries cannot apply for the LExS, except for the
programmes mentioned under group 2.
** The tuition fee will be reduced to the amount of the home fee

Leiden.

(www.mastersinleiden.nl/finances/tuitionfees.jsp). Students who

You have not already obtained a Masters Degree

have been awarded a Platinum or Gold award still have to pay the

at Leiden,

* Students holding dual nationality including a passport of one of

home fee themselves


No rights can be derived from this publication.

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T H E L I O N E L M U R P H Y P O S T G R A D U A T E
S C H O L A R S H I P S
WEB || http://lionelmurphy.anu.edu.au
EMAIL || lmf@wran.com.au

1.

2.

number

of

Australian

and

overseas

4.

e.

Other disciplines, where the proposed nature

postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually

and area of study are likely to promote the goals

by the Lionel Murphy Foundation. These

of

scholarships are known as the Lionel Murphy

disadvantaged.

Postgraduate Scholarships. The number of

scholarships awarded each year, and the method

6.

social

justice

and

benefit

for

the

A condition of the scholarships is scholarship

of payment, is determined by the Trustees in

recipients are required to give regular interim

their absolute discretion.

progress reports and to provide a full report to

The scholarships are tenable at any Australian or

the Lionel Murphy Foundation, on completion of

overseas tertiary institution for one year only and

their studies, of their work and other activities

are currently valued at AU$40,000 each per

undertaken as a Lionel Murphy Scholar.

annum. Scholarships are to be taken in the year


3.

TELEPHONE || (02) 9223 5151

7.

The receipt of another scholarship, award,

for which they are awarded.

funding, or the acceptance of paid employment,

Applicants must be Australian citizens, or

may lead to the reduction or withdrawal of the

permanent residents who have been granted

Lionel Murphy Scholarship, and to the obligation

permanent residency by 31 October of the year

for recipients to repay moneys to the

prior to this application and in the case of

Foundation, and that such decision will be at the

permanent residents, have lived in Australia

absolute discretion of the Trustees of the Lionel

continuously for the previous 12 months.

Murphy Foundation.

Applicants should have completed, or be about

8.

Scholars are expected and encouraged to publish

to complete, an undergraduate degree in

the results of their studies, and to acknowledge

science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate

in such publication(s) the support of the Lionel

discipline from an Australian tertiary institution,

Murphy Foundation.

and intend to pursue a postgraduate degree in


science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate

APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

discipline.
5.

Preference is given to applicants who propose to

official application form will be considered.

study any, or all, of the following:

Application forms are available on the website.


a.
b.

The law and the legal system in a social context

All applications must be accompanied by three


referees' reports. (Applications not accompanied

Science and/or the law as a means of attaining

by three references will be rejected without

social justice and human rights and as vehicles

consideration).

International law as a developing force for peace


and as a means of achieving the rule of law in all
nations;

d.

and their practical application;

for change;
c.

Only completed applications on the current

Science as a tool for social benefit, particularly in


meeting the needs of those most disadvantaged
within society;

Under no circumstances will late applications be


considered.

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T H E N E W Z E A L A N D L A W F O U N D A T I O N
WEB || http://www.lawfoundation.org.nz/awards

TELEPHONE || + 64 4 499-1037

EMAIL || enquiries@lawfoundation.org.nz

The New Zealand Law Foundation is an independent charitable trust that develops legal expertise on major and
emerging public policy issues through its grants programme. It is New Zealands only funder of pure legal
research. The projects it supports are not directly tied to public policy development or commercial interest. In
addition to its grants programme the New Zealand Law Foundation also funds several scholarships and major
awards.
qualities of leadership as shown by achievement and
NEW ZEALAND LAW FOUNDATION CLEARY

service at school and at university; reliability,

MEMORIAL PRIZE

progress and enthusiasm displayed in practical


training in preparation for the practice of law;

PURPOSE

academic attainments; and interest and participation

The New Zealand Law Foundation Cleary Memorial

in general activities.

Prize was instituted in memory of Sir Timothy Cleary,


past President of both the Wellington District and

VALUE

New Zealand Law Societies and a Judge of the Court

The New Zealand Law Foundation Cleary Memorial

of Appeal until his death in 1962. It recognises and

Prize is worth $5,000.

commemorates the fine example Sir Timothy's own


life has set for young people entering the profession.

APPLICATIONS
There is no official nomination/application form.

This is the professions prize and was been awarded

Applications close at 5pm on the 30 September each

by the New Zealand Law Society from 1964. In 2008

year. Candidates can be nominated by others or apply

the New Zealand Law Foundation took over

in person. Every application must be accompanied by:

administration of the prize. The Foundation now


administers the Prize and provides the prize

a.

A curriculum vitae;

money. The Foundation is committed to ensuring the

b.

Testimonials relating to the personal qualities

prize remains relevant and maintains the original


intent of the prize.

identified in the eligibility criteria above;


c.

A report from the Dean of the Law Faculty


attended by the applicant;

More information about the Prize, previous winners

d.

and Sir Timothy Cleary, can be found on the


Foundations website:

A certified copy of the applicant's academic


record;

e.

http://www.lawfoundation.org.nz/awards/

statement

outlining

the

applicants

achievements, aspirations within the profession


and reasons why it is believed he or she has the

ELIGIBILITY

most promise of service to and through the

The Cleary Memorial Prize is open to any barrister

profession;

and/or solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand


who has been admitted during the period of three

f.

A good quality photograph - head and shoulders


view.

years ending on 31 August of the year of the award.


Nominations or applications, along with relevant
The winner will be the person adjudged as giving the

information, should reach the Executive Director,

most promise of service to and through the

New Zealand Law Foundation, PO Box 5056,

profession having regard to personal character;

Wellington, or be couriered to Level 1, Solnet House,

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70 the Terrace, Wellington, by 5pm on 30th

scholarships or prizes recognise the right and ability

September.

of the Foundation to publicise the successful scholar


as a New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin

SELECTION

scholarship winner.

Short listed candidates will have a telephone

interview with the selection panel in late

APPLICATIONS

October/early

and

Applications should reach the Scholarships Officer at

presentation of the Prize is made at the Foundations

the university applicants are currently enrolled at or

annual Awards Dinner in late November or early

graduated from by 1 March in the year for which the

December.

scholarship is awarded and in which it will be taken

November.

Announcement

up.
THE NEW ZEALAND LAW FOUNDATION ETHEL

Every application must be accompanied by:

BENJAMIN SCHOLARSHIP (FOR WOMEN)

a.

Applications || See:

A certified copy of the applicants academic


record,

http://www.nzvccac.nz/scholarships/ethelbenjamin

b.

This scholarship was established to mark the

A statement of the proposed programme of


research or advanced study,

centenary of the admission in 1897 of Ethel Benjamin

c.

Proof of NZ citizenship or permanent residency,

as the first woman barrister and solicitor. It is a merit

d.

An example of legal writing (e.g. essays, opinions,

based award to outstanding women scholars to

legal articles),

support post graduate research in Law, in particular

e.

Full particulars of any other bursaries,

research that will protect and promote the interests

scholarships, prizes or fellowships which the

of the public in relation to legal matters in New

applicant has applied for or have been awarded,

Zealand.

f.

A budget proposal,

g.

Names and addresses of two referees whom the

VALUE

Up to $20,000 for study in New Zealand; or

Up to $50,000 for study overseas.

applicant will organise to provide references


direct to the Scholarships Office,
h.

A statement outlining how the candidate intends


to disseminate the final research product,

ELIGIBILITY

i.

A scholarship may be awarded to any woman scholar

A good quality photographhead and shoulders


view.

who is:

a.

A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Note: Any grant of a scholarship will be conditional

b.

The holder of a New Zealand university law

upon the successful applicant confirming enrolment

degree. (The award would normally be made to

for the approved course of study and at the approved

candidates who have gained the qualifying

university specified in her application. However the

degree within the past three years).

Selection Committee may at its discretion approve an

Accepted into a post graduate course in law at

alternative course of study or an alternative

either a New Zealand or an overseas university

educational institution in circumstances where the

acceptable to the Selection Committee.

first preference has not resulted in an acceptance.

c.

TENURE

SELECTION
One or two scholarships may be awarded each year. Short listed candidates will be interviewed in
Scholarships are usually awarded for one year. The April/May and all reasonable expenses will be met by
scholarship may be held with any scholarship or prize,

the NZ Law Foundation.

unless the conditions of the other award(s) preclude

it and provided that the grantors of the other

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NEW ZEALAND LAW FOUNDATION DOCTORAL

provided that the grantors of the other scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP (IN LAW)

or prizes recognise the right and ability of the

Applications ||

Foundation to publicise the successful scholar as the

www.nzvcc.ac.nz/scholarships/nzlfdoctoral

New Zealand Law Foundation Doctoral Scholarship

winner.

PURPOSE

The New Zealand Law Foundation Doctoral

In the event of co-tenure, the Scholarship Selection

Scholarship aims to encourage postgraduate study

Committee may impose such conditions as it thinks

and research in law in New Zealand. The scholarship

fit, such as a reduction in the emolument of the Law

will be awarded to a doctoral candidate who will

Foundation Doctoral Scholarship.

carry out research in a defined area of the law which

is for the benefit of New Zealand and its legal system,

APPLICATIONS

and which encompasses the wider objectives of the

The scholarship is administered by the New Zealand

New Zealand Law Foundation. Every scholarship shall

Vice Chancellors' Committee. Scholarship regulations

be tenable at a law school in a New Zealand

and application forms can be downloaded from

university.

http://www.nzvcc.ac.nz/scholarships/nzlfdoctoral.

ELIGIBILITY

Every candidate who is enrolled at a university in New

A scholarship may be awarded to any person who is

Zealand should ensure the application reaches the

the holder of a Masters or Honours degree of a

Scholarships Officer of the university at which they

university in New Zealand or elsewhere, or any

are enrolled no later than 1 October of the year in

equivalent qualification. Candidates may apply for

which they are proposed to start the research or

this scholarship if they are about to commence

advanced study. Every other candidate should

doctoral study or if they have recently commenced

forward their application to reach the Scholarships

doctoral study. If a candidate has already

Manager of the NZVCC by 1 October.

commenced then they must be within 18 months of

starting their doctoral studies.

SELECTION

Short listed candidates will be interviewed in

VALUE

November and all reasonable expenses will be met by

The New Zealand Law Foundation Doctoral

the NZ Law Foundation.

Scholarship is $35,000 per year, which is intended to

include tuition fees. The scholar must inform the Law

COMMENCEMENT DATE

Foundation of all other awards received. If a scholar

Every scholarship will start on a date to be determined

holds another award or is granted another award

in each case, but should not be later than 31 May in

during the term of the Scholarship, then the

any year.

emolument of the Doctoral Scholarship may be


reduced at the Law Foundation's discretion.

TENURE
The scholarship is tenable for a period of three years
but a shorter or longer period may be approved at
the Foundations discretion. The scholarship may be
held with any scholarship or prize, unless the
conditions of the other award(s) preclude it and

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N Y U @ N U S S C H O L A R S H I P S
The Committee on Graduate Admissions will award a limited number of full-tuition scholarships for study in New
York City and Singapore. Scholarships offered include the Hugo Grotius Scholarships, the Hans Kelsen
Scholarships, Arthur T. Vanderbilt Scholarships and the David Marshall Scholarship. Visit
http://www.law.nyu.edu/llmjsd/graduateadmissions/scholarshipprograms/grotiusvanderbilt/index.htm for
more information.

The Hauser Global Scholarship is offered to graduates of a law school outside of the United States. The
Singapura Scholarships are awarded only to students pursuing the dual degree program in Singapore, and
encompasses tuition for both the NYU and NUS LL.M. degrees. Visit
http://www.law.nyu.edu/llmjsd/graduateadmissions/scholarshipprograms/hausersingapura/index.htm for more
information.

T H E O N A S S I S P O S T G R A D U A T E R E S E A R C H
S C H O L A R S H I P F O R F O R E I G N E R S
This Scholarship is for study in Greece in a field of research including, but not limited to, law. Visit
http://www.onassis.gr/sectpage.php?lang=en&secID=3&subID=4&sub2ID=2 or email foreigners@onassis.gr for
more information.

T H E P E T E R N Y G H H A G U E C O N F E R E N C E
I N T E R N S H I P
This internship is an award for a postgraduate student to undertake an internship with the Hague Conference on
Private International Law (the Hague Conference) in the Netherlands. Visit
http://www.hcch.net/index_en.php?act=vacancies.details&vid=7 or email nygh.internship@aiia.asn.au for more
information.


From Left: Leiden University; Sebastian Hartford Davis, Menzies Scholar in Law for 2009, receives the Menzies Medallion from the
Menzies Foundations Patron, Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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T H E R H O D E S S C H O L A R S H I P S
WEB || www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
APPLICATIONS ||Applications for 2011 close 1 September 2010

The Rhodes Scholarships are the world's oldest (and arguably most prestigious) international scholarships. They
have brought students from around the world to the University of Oxford since 1903. Scholarships are awarded
to students who demonstrate a strong propensity to emerge as "leaders for the world's future". Its recipients
have pursued illustrious careers serving at the forefront of many professions, often with a strong involvement
in social justice, academia and the advancement of the sciences.

Prominent Rhodes alumni from Australia include the former Governor-General Sir Zelman Cowen, former
Prime Minister Bob Hawke, leaders of the Liberal and Labor parties, Justices Heydon and Hayne of the High
Court of Australia, Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth of the Supreme Court of Victoria, and medical researchers
such as Sir John Eccles and Sir Howard Florey (both Nobel Prize winners) and Anna Donald.

The Rhodes Scholarships are offered to exceptional students from 14 global constituencies, and covers both
University and college fees, along with providing a stipend. The Rhodes Scholarships reflect one of the most
visionary acts of educational philanthropy in history, having been established from the estate of Cecil Rhodes, a
leading figure in the politics of Southern Africa who served both as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony and
founder of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe and Zambia). In 2003, to mark the centenary of the Rhodes Scholarships
and in partnership with Nelson Mandela, the Rhodes Trust created the Mandela Rhodes Foundation to support
leadership development in Africa.

There are nine Rhodes Scholarships available in Australia each year. Each state offers one Scholarship that is
awarded by a selection committee of seven members (including three Rhodes Scholars) based in the State. In
addition, there are three Australia-at-Large Scholarships awarded by a selection committee based in Canberra.

Applications for the 2011 Scholarships close 1 September 2010. The selection committees seek young women
and men of outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service who have completed a first
degree and are under 25. Candidates must be Australian citizens and have resided in Australia for at least five
of the last ten years. They must also be available for interviews in October.

Scholars can read for a graduate degree such as the BCL/MPhil, BPhil, MSc, or DPhil, or for a 'second BA' in any
of the Final Honour Schools (the BA can normally be taken in two years rather than three). Applications for an
MBA or a Masters in Financial Economics are only permitted in the second year at Oxford.

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R O T A R Y I N T E R N A T I O N A L S C H O L A R S H I P S
WEB || www.rotary.org

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is

ACADEMIC YEAR AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

currently one of the worlds largest private sponsors

This scholarship is for one regular academic year of

of university-level international scholarships.

full time study at an institution assigned by the Rotary

The Scholarships program:

Foundation Trustees.

Supports approximately 600 students studying

abroad annually,

Most students are able to complete a Masters Degree

Introduces scholars and teachers to the cultures

in an academic year of full time study. However the

of over 70 different countries,

scholarship may be used for one year of vocational

Sends abroad scholars and teachers from almost

training.

70 different countries,

Has created a worldwide network of over 40,000

A grant of US$26,000 is intended to cover

alumni, and

transportation, course fees, room and board and

Has empowered students and teachers to

educational supplies. The Foundation may fund some

improve international understanding for over

intensive language training.

half a century.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications need to have the endorsement of a local

The Ambassadorial Scholarships Program supports

Rotary club. Contact The Rotary Foundation Office in

the vision of the Rotary Foundation to enable

Parramatta Ph (02) 9635 3537 or the Supervisor

Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill

Bruce Allen <Bruce.Allen@rotary.org> to determine

and peace.

your nearest Rotary club and the District Scholarships

Chairman, and to determine if that District will be

During the study period, scholars are expected to be

funding a particular scholarship in the coming year,

outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of

the deadlines for applications and to forward an

the host country through appearances before Rotary

application form.

clubs and districts, schools, civic organisations, and

other forums. After study has been completed,

APPLICATION DEADLINES

scholars share their experiences with people of their

Applications will generally need to be submitted to

home countries and Rotarians who sponsored their

the appropriate Rotary club between March and

scholarships.

August of the year preceding study abroad. Successful

applicants are usually notified of their assignments by

ELIGIBILITY

15 December of the year of application.

Applicants must have completed at least two years of

university or college work, or must have secondary

FURTHER INFORMATION

school education and have been employed in a

Refer to the Ambassadorial Scholarships Application

recognised vocation for at least two years when the

Form

scholarship begins. All applicants must be citizens of a

www.rotary.org for the terms of the scholarships and

country in which there is a Rotary club. Applicants

other relevant information.

must initially apply through a Rotary club located in

the area of their legal or permanent residence, or

place of full time study or employment. Rotarians and

their families are ineligible.

or

the

Rotary

International

website

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ROTARY WORLD PEACE FELLOWSHIPS

If you want to change the world this fellowship could

FUNDING

be for you!

The Fellowship funding is approximately US$60,000

and covers tuition and fees, room and board,

Rotary World Peace Fellows are leaders promoting

transportation, internship/field study expenses.

national and international cooperation, peace, and

the successful resolution of conflict throughout their

APPLICATION DEADLINES

lives, in their careers, and through service activities.

Applications need to be with your local Rotary Club

and the Rotary District no later than 15 May in the

Fellows can earn a Masters degree in international

year prior to the year of study.

relations,

public

administration,

sustainable

development, peace studies, and conflict resolution,

FURTHER INFORMATION

or a related field, or a professional development

For further information about application procedures,

certificate in peace and conflict resolution.

eligibility, and the responsibilities of recipients view

the Rotary International website www.rotary.org.

Up to 100 Rotary World Peace Fellows are selected

each year to study at the 7 Rotary Centres for

In addition contact The Rotary Foundation Office in

International Studies located in Thailand, North

Parramatta Ph (02) 9635 3537 or the Supervisor Bruce

Carolina USA (2), Mitaka in Tokyo, Buenos Aires

Allen <Bruce.Allen@rotary.org> to determine your

Argentina, Bradford UK and Brisbane Australia.

nearest Rotary club and the District Scholarships

Chairman who, in turn will be able to advise you of the

Alumni work in a range of areas, including non-

deadlines for applications and will forward an

government organisations, national governments, the

application form.

military, police, and bilateral and international

organisations such as the United Nations, and the

World Bank.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must have:

A commitment to international understanding

and peace through their professional and

academic achievements and personal and

community service activities,

A Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related

field,

A minimum of three years combined paid or

unpaid full-time relevant work experience for the

Masters degree program,

Proficiency in a second language for the Masters

program,

Excellent leadership skills.


Rotarians and members of their families are ineligible
to apply.

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T H E S I R R O B E R T M E N Z I E S M E M O R I A L
S C H O L A R S H I P I N L A W
WEB || www.menziesfoundation.org.au
The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarships in Law to the United Kingdom were first awarded in 1982 to
honour the memory of the Right Hon Sir Robert Menzies, the most distinguished and longest-serving Prime
Minister of Australia (1939-41 and 1949-66).

The scholarships are funded by the Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Trust in London with support from the
Menzies Foundation in Australia and the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations. Each prestigious scholarship provides emoluments to meet compulsory university fees and charges
and contributes substantially towards the cost of books, living and travel.

Scholars are required to show outstanding academic achievement, as well as other qualities which Sir Robert
Menzies held in high esteem. The selection criteria are:
i.

Academic excellence.

ii.

Leadership, both proven and potential.

iii.

Extra-curricular activities and interests.

iv.

Ability to contribute to the life of a British university.

v.

Interest in the service of others.

So that Australia may hope to benefit from the experience and knowledge gained, scholarship candidates are
asked to outline their career aspirations on return to Australia. The selection process seeks to identify
individuals who are likely to attain prominence in Australia and make a contribution to British/Australian
relations and understanding in their subsequent careers.

Past Scholarships have been awarded to Australian postgraduate students of the highest calibre.

Four former Menzies Scholars are currently members of the Menzies Foundations Board of Directors; many
others hold academic positions at professorial level or are partners in Australias leading law firms. One is a
Federal Court Judge and another is a Justice of the Supreme Court, Western Australia.

In 2009, the Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Sebastian Hartford Davis who holds the
degrees of LLB with First Class Honours and the University Medal (2009) and BA (2009) from Macquarie
University. Mr Hartford Davis will undertake the BCL/MPhil at Oxford University for two years commencing in
October 2010.

Applications for 2010 (for study commencing in October 2011) close on 31 August 2010. The prospectus and
application forms are available from the Menzies Foundations website.

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I N D I G E N O U S
S C H O L A R S H I P S

A U S T R A L I A N G O V E R N M E N T R I O T I N T O N T R B
SCHOLARSHIPS
WEB || http://www.auroraproject.com.au/NTRB_scholarships.htm
EMAIL || scholarships@auroraproject.com.au
APPLICATIONS|| Open February of each year, with study to commence in September.

Rio Tinto and the Australian Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and
Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) offer two scholarships annually 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.

The total value is approximately AU$52,000. To be considered for a scholarship, candidates must be Australian
citizens or permanent residents, and normally reside in Australia.

T H E J O H N K O O W A R T A R E C O N C I L A T I O N L A W
SCHOLARSHIP

More information on this Scholarship is available by visiting http://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/about-the-law-
council/scholarships/koowarta-scholarship.cfm or emailing koowarta@lawcouncil.asn.au.

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C H A R L I E P E R K I N S I N D I G E N O U S S C H O L A R S H I P S
WEB || http://www.perkinstrust.com.au/scholarships.html



The Charlie Perkins Trust was established in memory

University of Oxford for up to three years. Please

of Charlie Perkins to establish a Scholarship scheme

note that scholarships will only be awarded to

which

students who have been accepted to the University of

will

give

Indigenous

Australians

the

opportunity to study at the University of Oxford.

Oxford. In most instances, this will require a First

Class Honours Degree or a very good Second Class

Mr Perkins played soccer professionally in the UK in

Honours Degree. The Charlie Perkins Scholarships will

the late 1950s and was inspired during a game

be tenable at a number of participating colleges at

against Oxford University to turn his back on the

the University of Oxford.

opportunity to play for Manchester United and return

home and attempt to go to university. At the time he

For more information Indigenous Postgraduate

had not finished high school. In 1966 he became the

Scholarships download the Indigenous Students

first Indigenous Australian man to graduate from

Guide to Postgraduate Scholarships in Australia and

university when he received a Bachelor of Arts from

overseas. FaHCSIA provides an additional AU$15,000

the University of Sydney.

towards the living expenses of those recipients of the

scholarship who are working within the NTRB system

Two new annual postgraduate scholarships will allow

at the time they receive the scholarship.

talented Indigenous Australians to study at the

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U N I V E R S I T Y
S C H O L A R S H I P S
D I R E C T O R Y
T h e A LS A S c h o la rsh ip s G u id e h a s n o t in c lu d e d in fo rm a tio n a b o u t re se a rc h
sc h o la rsh ip s a t lo c a l u n iv e rsitie s. S tu d e n ts a re e n c o u ra g e d to c o n d u c t th e ir o w n
re se a rc h u sin g th e c o n ta c ts b e lo w fo r m o re in fo rm a tio n .

University of Adelaide

Deakin University

Contact | Antoinette Brincat

Web | http://www.deakin.edu.au/scholarships/

Email | scholarships@adelaide.edu.au

Web |

Flinders University

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholar

Email | scholarships@flinders.edu.au

ships/postgrad/

Telephone | (08) 8201 3115

Web | http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships

Australia National University

Web | research.scholarships@anu.edu.au

Griffith University

Email | scholarships@griffith.edu.au

University of Ballarat

Telephone: | (07) 3735 7700

Contact | Sarah McArthur

Web | www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships

Email | HDResearch@ballarat.edu.au

Telephone | (03) 53279508

James Cook University

Web |

Web | http://www-

www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/ubresearch/hdrs/scholarshi

public.jcu.edu.au/scholarships/index.htm

ps/index.shtml

La Trobe University

Bond University

Web | http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/

Web | scholarships@bond.edu.au

Macquarie University

University of Canberra

Web |

Contact | Valerie-Ann Verdin

http://www.reg.mq.edu.au/undergrad/current/schol

Email | Valerie-ann.verdin@canberra.edu.au

arship/

Telephone: | (02) 6201 2967

Email | postgrad.research@canberra.edu.au

Monash University

Web | http://www.canberra.edu.au/research-

Web | http://www.monash.edu.au/scholarships

students/scholarships

Murdoch University

Charles Sturt University

Web |

Web | http://www.csu.edu.au/student/scholarships/

http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/study/scholarships

.html

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University of Melbourne

Web |

University of Tasmania

http://cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgr

Web |

ad

http://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/law/law/cpage.asp?lCpag

eID=393

University of New England

Web | http://www.une.edu.au/research-

Victoria University

services/pgstudy/scholarships/

Contact | Lesley Birch

Telephone | (03) 9919 4659

University of Newcastle

Website | http://www.vu.edu.au/research/research-

Contact | Mick Lally

students/scholarships-for-research-students

Email | scholarships@newcastle.edu.au

University of Western Australia

Telephone | (02) 4921 6539

Web |

Web |

http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/postgrad

http://webapps.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/index

.cfm

University of Western Sydney

Web | http://www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships

University of New South Wales

Email | scholarships.grs@unsw.edu.au

University of Wollongong

Telephone | (02) 9385 5500

Web |

Web |

http://www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/index.ht

http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/scholarshi

ml

pshome.html

University of Notre Dame

Contact | Lauren Hubbard

Email | lhubbard@nd.edu.au

Telephone | 9433 0857

Web | www.nd.edu.au

University of Queensland

Web | www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/

Web | www.law.uq.edu.au/scholarships-prizes

University of South Australia

Web | http://www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship/

Southern Cross University

Web |

http://www.scu.edu.au/research/college/index.php/

4/

University of Sydney

Web |

http://www.law.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/research/scho

larships.shtml

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