Valerie and Lawrence Kennedy Scholarship in Law at University of Melbourne 2026

Valerie and Lawrence Kennedy Scholarship in Law at University of Melbourne 2026 is offered for Masters degree in the field of Law. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 10 Aug, 2026. This scholarship is provided by University of Melbourne and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, up to AUD 10,000.

Open for

Open to all nationals.

Degree

Masters

Provided by

University of Melbourne

Deadline

10 Aug, 2026

Scholarship Value

Partial Funding, up to AUD 10,000

About the Scholarship

• Bequeathed by Mr. Lawrence Kennedy (and his wife, Valerie Kennedy) upon his passing in 2001.
• Mr. Kennedy studied at Melbourne Law School as a mature-age student following his return from World War II under the Soldier Re-settlement Scheme.

Eligibility Criteria for the Valerie and Lawrence Kennedy Scholarship in Law

Applicants must: Be a domestic or international student Admitted and enrolled for the full year (at time of application) in the Melbourne JD at Melbourne Law School.

Selection Criteria

• This scholarship is awarded to students classified as mature (25 years or older) at the time of application.
• Application Process: No application is required.
• Students will be automatically considered for this award upon enrollment with the university.

Value of the Scholarship

The scholarship provides a living allowance of $10,000 for one year, paid in half-yearly instalments in April and September.

For the Valerie and Lawrence Kennedy Scholarship in Law

Applicants must

• Be a domestic or international student
• Admitted and enrolled for the full year (at time of application) in the Melbourne JD at Melbourne Law School.

Selection Criteria

This scholarship is awarded to students classified as mature (25 years or older) at the time of application.

No application is required. Students will be automatically considered for this award upon enrollment with the university.

Value of the Scholarship

The scholarship provides a living allowance of $10,000 for one year, paid in half-yearly instalments in April and September.