Endowed Dr J & Dr M Fulcher Scholarship in Law
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- Domestic
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Honours
- Study area
- Law
- Scholarship focus
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship
- Scholarship value
- At least $2,250
- Scholarship duration
- 1 year
- Number awarded
- 1
- Applications open
- 12 August 2024
- Applications close
- 21 February 2025
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are a domestic student
- can demonstrate financial need
- evidence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status (if applicable)
- are enrolled full-time (in the year the scholarship is to be awarded) in one the following programs:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- an associated dual degree program
- any postgraduate coursework program administered by the School of Law
- don't hold another scholarship that the selection committee considers to be similar.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form. The form will take at least 20 minutes to complete and allows you to apply for other scholarships at the same time. You can save your progress and come back to it later.
You'll need:
- your CV
- Year 11 and 12 academic reports or official academic transcripts for previous tertiary study
- evidence of financial hardship such as Centrelink statements, ATO statements, family income etc.
- awards, achievements or prizes you received for academic achievement
And you’ll be asked to discuss, in writing:
- why you’re interested in studying law and what you hope to achieve by completing your studies (300 words max)
- your financial need or hardship (500 words max)
- your personal qualities (500 words max). This may include: evidence of your leadership potential, details of your responsibility for others, community involvement, cultural or sporting achievements, or any other information which you consider relevant to your application.
You can only upload one file per field. If you have multiple files, combine them into one .doc .docx .pdf or .zip file.
Save your file using the naming format: Lastname-Firstname-Document type (e.g. SmithSam-supporting-evidence.zip).
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- academic achievements
- financial disadvantage
- personal qualities, including leadership potential
- any other information that is considered relevant.
This scholarship must be awarded to an eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant but in the absence of such an applicant, maybe awarded to another eligible candidate.
What happens next
The selection committee will meet soon after the closing date and notify you of the outcome in writing. If you're shortlisted, we may contact you to arrange an interview.
About this scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2015 and is maintained by the income of an endowment fund supported by donations from Jonathan and Michele Fulcher.