The University of Queensland is offering 4 postgraduate scholarships in the field of Law to academically outstanding international students.
About the Univeristy
The University of Queensland (UQ, or Queensland University) is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland.
Founded in 1909 by the Queensland parliament, UQ is one of the six sandstone universities, an informal designation of the oldest university in each state.
About the Scholarship
These competitive scholarships are awarded to outstanding international students on the basis of academic excellence and an interest in a career in law. High-achieving students are encouraged to apply.
Four scholarships are on offer:
- 2 scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fees and
- 2 scholarships covering 25% of the tuition fees
for courses undertaken towards the Master of Laws (LLM), Master of International Law (MIL) or Master of International Commercial Law (MICLaw) programs.
The scholarship does not include living expenses, travel expenses, overseas health cover or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
General Details
- Enrolment Status: Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student Type: International
- Study Level: Postgraduate coursework
- Study Area: Law
- Scholarship Focus: Academic excellence
- Scholarship Value: 25% or 50% of the laws component of your degree program
- Scholarship Duration: Upto three Semesters
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- are an international student
- have applied for a place in postgraduate study or are enrolled at UQ and wish to commence postgraduate law studies
- choose to study one of the following programs:
- Master of Laws
- Master of International Law (including duel programs)
- Master of International Commercial Law (including duel programs)
- do not hold another scholarship that the Head considers to be similar.
How to Apply
Apply Online. The form will take at least 20 minutes to complete.
You’ll need:
- your CV
- academic transcripts
- 2 reference letters.
You’ll also need to tell us about:
- why you want to study law and your aspirations in this field
- your personal qualities, which may include: evidence of leadership potential, community involvement, cultural or sporting achievement or anything else you consider relevant
- your financial need or hardship
- other scholarships you have applied for.
You can save your progress and resume your application at any time.
Use these tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection Criteria
They will consider your merit based on:
- academic achievement
- references
- your interest in studying and pursuing a career in law
- any other information you provide that is considered relevant.
What Happens Next
Decisions will be made as soon as possible after the closing date and you will be notified of the outcome in writing. If you are shortlisted, you may be required to participate in an online interview.
This is a separate process to your application for a place at the University. Any offer of a scholarship is made subject to the approval of your enrolment in an approved law program at The University of Queensland.
Rules
Click here to view the rules.
Application Deadline
October 15, 2022
Contact Information
In case of queries, contact (07) 3365 1498 or write at scholarships@law.uq.edu.au
Click here to view the official notification of the Scholarship
Source: Lawctopus
