QUT Law Founders' Scholarship

Application dates

Applications open

3 February 2025

Applications close

23 March 2025

What you'll receive

You'll receive a scholarship valued at approximately $12,000, paid over a number of semesters (usually 8 semesters).

The scholarship is paid in instalments after the census date of each semester, directly into your bank account.

You may also receive other benefits, such as:

• a professional and/or academic mentor
• a laptop
• networking opportunities
• textbook loans.

Eligibility

How to apply

Apply online

This is a very competitive application process so give yourself the best chance by answering fully and clearly and supporting your statements with documentary proof. We treat all applications confidentially.

Read the scholarship application guide for expert tips on how to enhance your written application and interview performance.

Download the scholarship application guide (PDF file, 146.8 KB)

What happens next?

We'll confirm by email that we've received your application. After the closing date, our selection panel will review the eligible applications and shortlist a number of applicants.

• If you're shortlisted, we'll contact you by phone, then confirm the interview details by email.
• If you are not shortlisted, we'll notify you by email as soon as possible.
• If your application is unsuccessful after an interview, we'll notify you by phone and email.
• If you're successful in being awarded a scholarship, we'll notify you by phone, then email you with further details.

Interviews are currently scheduled for April 2025 (subject to change).

Conditions

You can:

• apply if you hold another scholarship
• take a formal leave of absence (after completing one semester of study) and retain your scholarship entitlement; however, payments will be ceased until your return to QUT Law studies.

You must:

• enrol in a minimum of 24 credit points worth of subjects each semester
• remain enrolled in units within a Law degree for the duration of the scholarship to be entitled to payment. If you withdraw from your Law course your scholarship will be discontinued.

Terms and conditions for QUT Law Founders' Scholarship (PDF file; 77.1 KB)

About the scholarship

For many students, the financial and social burden that they face daily makes it difficult to undertake university study.

The Law Founders' Scholarship was established in 1997 through the generous support of the legal community, staff and Faculty of Law alumni donors.

The purpose of the scholarship is to offer financial support to disadvantaged law students so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Since its inception, this scholarship has assisted many students, a number of whom have established successful professional careers after graduation.