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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Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts

Jemima-Rose

Because of my scholarship, I'm able to relocate to Melbourne and pursue my dream course at Monash without financial constraints. I also received a mentor as part of this, who has given me insight into the industry to support my career planning for the future.

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
• Have a low income

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 :
  • Have experienced difficult circumstances
  • Have 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 Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) through VTAC between Monday 31 July (9am) and Friday 6 October (5pm) 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 .