Application is now open for the University of Queensland Law Scholarships. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About the University of Queensland and Scholarship
The main campus of Queensland University, a public research university, is located in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. The oldest university in each state and one of the six sandstone universities, UQ was founded in 1909 by the Queensland government and is one of the six institutions to hold this designation.
The Queensland University Law Scholarships 2023–2024 is a partially funded scholarship program for international students. This scholarship is available for master’s degree programs, and it will cover 25% or 50% of tuition fees based on the head’s recommendation.
With the aid of a scholarship, international students may pursue a master’s degree in law at Queensland University. Outstanding international applicants to the Master of Laws (LLM), Master of International Law (MIL), Master of International Commercial Law (MICLaw), or dual degree programs are eligible for scholarships from the School of Law at the University of Queensland.
The Scholarship’s goal is to promote and aid in academic success among overseas students beginning their undergraduate legal studies at the University of Queensland. Living expenditures, travel costs, health insurance for abroad trips, and the cost of student services and amenities are not covered by the scholarships. Two installments (one in the first semester and one in the second) will be required for tuition payments.
Details about University of Queensland Law Scholarships:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Queensland, Australia
Scholarship Value: 25% or 50% tuition fees of the laws component of your degree program
Number of awards: 4
Study level: Masters, Postgraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Queensland, Australia
Benefits:
According to the Head’s suggestion, University of Queensland Law Scholarships will pay 25% or 50% of the cost of tuition. The student services and amenities charge, as well as living expenditures, transport costs, and costs associated with receiving health insurance while abroad, are not covered by the scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria for University of Queensland Law Scholarships
Applicants are advised to meet the following conditions to be eligible for the University of Queensland Law Scholarships:
- English is a necessary language.
- Eligible Countries: every nation on earth
- The candidate must have applied for admission as an international student, not have started at UQ, or be enrolled as an undergraduate student at UQ who wants to start postgraduate legal studies.
- An application must be submitted by the deadline in the format specified by the Head.
- The candidate cannot have a scholarship that the Head determines to be comparable.
- A minimum GPA of 4.5 must be attained in the course by the candidate.
- The candidate with the most merit, as shown by:
- Academic success, recommendations, and a candidate’s desire in studying law and pursuing a career in the field
- Anything that the scholarship committee deems pertinent
Application Process for University of Queensland Law Scholarships
- The applicant must first fill out an application for admission to UQ from this link.
- Filling out the online application form and uploading the supporting documents listed below will allow you to apply for a scholarship after you have an active application with UQ or have been granted an offer.
- Required Paperwork:
- Two reference letters
- Evidence of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS)
- Resume/CV
- Official academic transcript/s
- A personal statement outlining why you want, or have started, a career in law.
Please note:
- Applications for scholarships that are late or incomplete will not be accepted.
- The Scholarship Committee will convene as soon as is practical following the application deadline, and candidates will be informed in writing of the results.
- Any scholarship offer is contingent on the candidate’s acceptance into a recognized legal degree at The University of Queensland.
For questions or assistance please contact: scholarships@law.uq.edu.au.
The Submission Deadline is: 15 October 2023
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