Student scholarships for MLS Indigenous students

Helen and Bori Liberman Scholarship

Awarded to a Melbourne JD student, this scholarship provides support for an Indigenous Australian students. Not offered for 2024.

Alastair Nicholson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship celebrates the Honourable Alastair Nicholson AO QC RFD and his distinguished career and commitment to social justice, including advancing the interests of Indigenous Australians.

Elizabeth Gray Scholarship

Liz’s family, friends and colleagues have formed an endowment fund to provide ongoing support to students commencing the Melbourne JD from Indigenous Australian or refugee backgrounds, who are financially disadvantaged. The scholarship supports the recipient for 3 years. Liz played a key role in Legal Aid Victoria during the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s as a Commissioner and in the general law division, addressing issues of social justice and equity. Not offered for 2024.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth Indigenous Scholarship

This scholarship supports an Indigenous Australian graduate student who demonstrates the potential to be one of the commercial lawyers of tomorrow. The scholarship provides financial assistance to a student showing academic merit and financial need. Not offered for 2024.

Ashurst First Nations JD Scholarship

Open to domestic students of Indigenous Australian descent undertaking the Juris Doctor and experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

Cybec Foundation Melbourne Law School Indigenous Scholarship

Open to domestic students of Indigenous Australian descent undertaking the Juris Doctor and experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

Frank and Nicole Azzopardi Scholarship

Open to high-achieving domestic students of Indigenous Australian descent undertaking the Juris Doctor.

Melbourne Law School Indigenous Scholarship

Open to students of Indigenous Australian background about to commence the Melbourne JD, and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

Gilbrak Scholarship

Open to domestic students of Indigenous Australian descent undertaking the Juris Doctor and experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

Merralls Scholarship

Open to students of Indigenous Australian background about to commence the Melbourne JD and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of both academic merit and financial need. Not offered for 2024.

MinterEllison Indigenous JD Scholarship

Open to students of Indigenous Australian background enrolling in graduate coursework, who intend to undertake the Juris Doctor and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances. Not offered for 2024.

Melbourne Indigenous Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is available to talented students of Australian Indigenous descent.