Scholarships and prizes
Consider applying for a scholarship when you apply for entry to a program. Most scholarships are annual and will open for applications toward the end of the year and close by the start of first semester. Some scholarships are offered on a semester basis (twice yearly).
All coursework students
For an incentive to do your best at your coursework, view 'prizes' to see what you can earn from achieving top results in particular courses.
International students already in Australia
If you are an international student already living in Australia, you may be eligible for a tuition fee scholarship.
Scholarships for undergraduate law students
| Scholarship | Nationality | Eligibility | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar Association of Queensland Scholarship | Domestic | Full-time students enrolled in 2023 experiencing financial hardship. | 17 February 2023 |
| Endowed Dr J & Dr M Fulcher Scholarship in Law | Domestic | Students enrolling full-time in 2023 experiencing demonstrated financial challenges. | 17 February 2023 |
| Domestic | Students enrolling full-time in 2023 experiencing demonstrated financial challenges. | 17 February 2023 | |
| The J.M. Donnelly Scholarship | Domestic | Full-time female, Samoan student. This scholarship is administered by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. | 3 March 2023 |
| Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) | Domestic | Full-time students commencing in 2022 with demonstrated educational, social &/or financial challenges, or are from a rural and regional area. | 12 November 2022 |
| McCullough Robertson Endowed Scholarship for Law Students | Domestic | Students enrolling full-time in 2023 experiencing social, physical or economic challenges. | 17 February 2023 |
| The Ruthning Memorial Scholarship | Domestic | Full-time enrolled students who received a TCB scholarship (LLB) or LEAD scholarship or UQLA scholarship and received highest marks for LAWS courses in first semester of LLB (Hons) or duals. | 12 November 2022 |
| TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship (LLB (Hons)) | Domestic | Students enrolling full-time in 2023 experiencing demonstrated financial challenges. | 17 February 2023 |
| The UQLA Endowment Fund Scholarship | Domestic | Full-time students enrolled in 2023 experiencing financial hardship. | 17 February 2023 |
| UQ Summer & Winter Research Scholarships | International or Domestic | Current UQ coursework students. | 16 April 2023 |
| Law Scholarships for International Students - Undergraduate | International | High achieving students commencing study in LLB (Hons) or duals in Semester 1, 2024. | 15 October 2023 |
| Global Leaders Scholarship | International | High achieving new students from Hong Kong, India, Japan, Latin America and Vietnam | Twice yearly |
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Scholarships for postgraduate law students
| Scholarship | Nationality | Eligibility | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Scholarships for International Students - Postgraduate coursework | International | High achieving students commencing study in LLM, MIL or MICLaw (or duals) in Semester 2, 2023. | 15 May 2023 |
| Richard Cooper Scholarship | Domestic | Domestic students enrolling full-time in 2023 in the Master of Laws (LLM) or a Higher Degree by Research. | 17 February 2023 |
| Global Leaders Scholarship | International | High achieving new students from Europe, India, Japan, Latin America and Taiwan. | Twice yearly |
Research awards
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
Owen Fletcher Research Fund | Students enrolled as full-time candidates for the degree of Master of Laws or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy following a program of advanced study and research in law. This award recognises the best publication or conference paper published in a refereed academic journal or presented at a conference. | Closed |
| UQ Law HDR Excellence Award | Students enrolled as full-time candidates for the degree of Master of Laws or a Higher Degree by Research. This award recognises an outstanding research output by a HDR student. | September - announced during Research Week |
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Prizes and Awards for law students
Prize Name | Requirements | Award |
Graduating student that has participated in at least one Pro Bono activity. | $500 towards a national conference; inscription on the Pro Bono trophy | |
The UQLS Medal for Outstanding Achievement Est. in 2000 and maintained by an annual donation from the UQLS. | Best overall performance in the selection criteria. | Cast medal; inscription on honour board |
The Allan Robb Memorial Prize Est. in 1991 in memory of Allan Robb, an honours graduate of the University in Law and Arts & maintained by a gift of approx. $11500 from the Trustees of the Allan Robb Memorial Fund. | Highest marks in the first attempt at the course entitled Law of Trusts B or Trusts and Equity II. | Money |
The Ashurst Prize in Labour Law Est. in 2013 and maintained by an annual gift from Ashurst. | Highest marks in first attempt at the non-examination assessment in LAWS5122 labour Law. | $500 |
The Corrs Chambers Westgarth Prize in Civil Procedure Est. in 2017 and supported by an annual gift from Corrs Chambers Westgarth). | Highest overall mark for first attempt in LAWS5215 Civil Procedure or LAWS4701 Civil Dispute Resolution.
| $1,000 |
The David Leeder Davies Prize in Competition Law Est. in 1992 & maintained by the income from a gift of $8000 from the family & friends of the late Mr David Leeder Davies. | Highest mark in first attempt in LAWS5138 Competition Law. | Law Books (it is anticipated that recipients utilise the funds according to the wishes of the donors) |
The Dentons Prize in Corporate Law Est. in 2022 and maintained by an annual gift from Dentons. | Highest overall mark in the first attempt at the course LAWS3702 Corporate Law. | $2,000 |
The Dr M.H.M Kidwai Memorial Prize Est. in 1979 as a memorial to the late Dr M.H.M Kidwai & maintained by a fund subscribed by his former colleagues, students & friends. | Highest overall mark in the first attempt at the course entitled Administrative Law. | Money for the purchase of books |
The Gitanjali Bajaj Prize in Public International Law Est. in 2018 and maintained by an annual gift from Gitanjali Bajaj | Best performance in first attempt in the course entitled Public International Law. | $1,500 |
The Herbert Smith Freehills Prize in Law Est. in 1993 & maintained by an annual gift from Herbert Smith Freehills. | Highest overall mark in the first attempt at the courses entitled Law of Contract A & Law of Contract B or Law of Contact I & Law of Contact II. | $2,000 |
The Howden Saggers Lawyers Prize in Criminal Procedure Est. in 2008 and maintained by an annual gift from Howden Saggers Lawyers. | Highest overall marks at first attempt in the courses entitled Criminal Law and Procedure A & Criminal Law and Procedure B or Criminal Law: Principles, Offences & Defences and Criminal Law: Process and Procedure or Criminal Law | $1,000 |
The Janine McMaster-Kirkwood Prize in Income Tax Law Est. in 2015 and maintained by an annual gift from the Kirkwood Family | Best performance at first attempt at LAWS3101 Income Tax Law in each semester. | $750 for each semester |
The John Hughes Wilkinson Memorial Prize in Law Est. in 1963 by a bequest of approx. $8000 under the will of Professor Herbert John Wilkinson, in memory of his son John Hughes Wilkinson. | LLB or LLB(Hons) students - Highest results in law courses taken over the program. | Money |
The Judge Michael Rackemann Prize in Planning and Development Law Est. in 2022 and maintained by an annual gift from Judge Rackemann | Highest overall marks in first attempt at the course entitled Planning and Development Law. *awarded for the first time in 2024 | $2,000 |
The Kay Young Memorial Prize Est. in 1989 & maintained by the income from a gift of $1500 from the husband & friends of the late Mrs Kay Young, a graduate of the University of Queensland Law School. | Highest mark in first attempt at the course entitled Jurisprudence. | Money |
The Maria De Donatis Memorial Prize in Corporate Law Est. in 1998 & maintained from a gift from the family & friends of the late Maria De Donatis, a graduate of the University of Queensland Law School and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland. | Female student with the highest overall marks at the first attempt at the courses entitled Corporate Law, Law of Property A and Law of Property B or Corporate Law, Foundations of Property Law and Interests in Property. | Money |
The McInnes Wilson Lawyers Prize in Law of Torts I & Law of Torts II Est. in 2018 and maintained by an annual gift from McInnes Wilson Lawyers | Highest overall marks at the first attempt in Law of Torts I and Law of Torts II completed in the same calendar year. | $1,000
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The Minter Ellison Prize in Law Est. in 1977 & maintained by an annual gift from Minter Ellison. | Highest overall marks for the LLB or LLB(Hons) program. | $2,000 |
Minter Ellison Chris Douglas Memorial Prize Est. in 2020 from a gift from Minter Ellison dedicated to the memory of late Partner, Chris Douglas. | Highest overall marks for first attempt in Law of Torts A & Law of Torts B or Law of Torts I and Law of Torts II and Law of Contract A and Law of Contract B or Law of Contract I and Law of Contract II. | $2,000 |
The Queensland Environmental Law Association Prize in Environmental Law Est. in 2007 by an annual gift from the QELA Inc. | Highest overall mark at first attempt in LAWS5134 Environmental Law | Student membership of QELA for one year; certificate |
The RJ Bulley 1960 Prize Est. in 2006 and originally maintained by an annual donation from the Hon. RJ Bulley. From 2012 this prize was funded through an endowment established by a bequest. | Highest marks in the course entitled Law of Evidence. | Money |
The Robertson O’Gorman Prizes in Criminal Law Est. in 2014 and maintained by an annual gift from Robertson O’Gorman (for a period of 5 years from 2014 – 2018). | Two top performing students in first attempt in LAWS2708 Criminal Law.
| Each prize $1,000 |
The Ross Anderson Memorial Prize Founded 1961 on the initiative of the UQ Staff Association by contributions amounting to approx. $600 from the parents and friends of Harry Ross Anderson, first Professor of Public Law, and first Staff Association representative on the Senate of the University, who died on 23 February 1961. | Highest overall mark in first attempt at the course entitled Constitutional Law. | Money for the purchase of books |
The Tax Institute Prizes in Law Est. in 1998 & maintained by annual gift from the Taxation Institute. | Prize 1 – Highest mark in first attempt at LAWS5144. Prize 2 – Highest mark in first attempt at LAWS5223 in a year when the course is offered. Prize 3 – Highest mark in first attempt at LAWS7012. | Registration in the ‘Young Tax Professionals Series’; and a certificate of achievement |
My Tax Saver Prize Est. in 2007 and maintained by an annual gift from My Tax Saver Pty Ltd. | Highest overall mark at first attempt in LAWS5144. | One year subscription to My Tax Saver |
The Thomas William McCawley Memorial Prize Est. in 1995 by a bequest of $10000 by Miss M. McCawley to perpetuate the memory of her father, the Honourable Thomas McCawley. | Greatest proficiency in LAWS5122 Labour Law taken for the first time. | Money for the purchase of books |
The Thomson Reuters Prize Est. in 2020 and awarded directly from the donor to the student. | Highest mark in first attempt at LAWS5231. | $150 Book e-Voucher |
The Virgil Power Prize Est. in 1946 by a gift of $700 from the members of his family in memory of the Honourable Virgil Power. | Students completing the LLB or LLB(Hons) program. Highest overall marks in compulsory level 3 and 4 courses. | Money |
The Walter Harrison Prize Est. in 1967 as a memorial to the late Professor W.N.L. Harrison & maintained by the income from a fund in excess of $1700 subscribed by his former colleagues in the profession and at the University, students & friends. | Highest mark for the first attempt at the courses entitled Law of Property A & Law of Property B or Foundations of Property Law and Interests in Property. | Money |
#transformlaw KWM Prize Est. in 2018 and maintained by an annual gift from international law firm King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) to support a prize in new legal technology. | Best team determined on the basis of the proposal and performance at the final presentation to the selection | $10,000 shared equally between the team members |