About this scholarship
The Freilich Indigenous Student Scholarship in Law was created to assist people in the Indigenous Community who want to attend University to obtain a degree in Law to further their career aspirations. The Scholarship aims to offset some of the financial burden of attendance at University in the first year of study.
The Scholarship Fund was established from money donated to the University by the Freilich Foundation.
Field of study
Law
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 1 year
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Access |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Undergraduate/Bachelor, Postgraduate/Masters, and Graduate certificate |
Selection bases | Academic merit, Financial hardship, Indigenous |
The scholarship Is available to a person who:
- is a member of the Indigenous community
- is a successful applicant for entry into the first year of a program leading to the award of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or the Juris Doctor (JD) whether undertaken as a single degree or part of a combined program
- is a citizen of or holds permanent resident status in Australia.
Selection
Selection is made on the basis of academic merit and application.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
How to apply
The application is submitted on the prescribed form. Any requirement for supporting documentation will be stated on the application form and/or ANU Scholarships website. The application and all supporting documentation (where applicable) must be submitted on, or prior to, the closing date published on the ANU scholarships website.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications21-Mar-2023 to 28-Mar-2023
Value
$8,000 per annum.
Number of scholarships awarded
Payments made per semester
Additional information
The scholarship is paid in two equal instalments at the beginning of each semester in the first year of study to offset some of the financial burden of commencing university.
The application is submitted on the prescribed form. Any requirement for supporting documentation will be stated on the application form and/or ANU Scholarships website. The application and all supporting documentation (where applicable) must be submitted on, or prior to, the closing date published on the ANU scholarships website.
Use contact details to request an alternative file format.
Contact us
Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.
+61 2 6125 4038