School of Law scholarships

Most of our dedicated Law School scholarships are annual, open for applications in August, and close by the start of first semester in February. Some scholarships are offered on a semester basis (twice yearly).

Many more scholarships than those listed below are available to UQ law students. Browse our range of scholarships to see what you may be eligible for.

Our Scholarships

Full details and application forms for each scholarship are available on our UQ Scholarships website via links to 'Read more and apply' below. The scholarship pages are only live during the application period.

The value, duration and number of scholarships noted below are indicative only, and current details are on the Scholarships website page.

Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD)

This scholarship includes a dedicated academic mentor and a non-residential membership of a UQ college in your first year, offering college meals, events, facilities, internal courses, and a strong collegiate network.

Enrolment status	Future UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate
Study area	You are enrolled, or intend to enrol, full-time in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or a dual degree program with the Bachelor of Law (Honours).
Scholarship focus	Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Academic excellence, Financial hardship, Rural or remote
Value	$8,000 per year
Duration	Up to 5 years
Number awarded	May vary
Tentative open dates	July
Tentative close dates	November

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Endowed Dr J & Dr M Fulcher Scholarship in Law

Enrolment status	Current or future UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate, Postgraduate coursework
Study area	You are enrolled, or intend to enrol, full-time in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or a dual degree program with the Bachelor of Law (Honours), or any postgraduate coursework program administered by the School of Law.
Scholarship focus	Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Financial hardship
Value	At least $2,500
Duration	1 year
Number awarded	1
Open date	August
Close date	February

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Summer and Winter Research Scholarships

Richard Cooper Scholarship

Enrolment status	Current or future UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate research (HDR)
Study area	You are enrolled, or enrolling in either the Master of Laws or a postgraduate research (HDR) program in Law. If you're a postgraduate research (HDR) student, you must be researching one of the following areas: maritime law administrative law trade practices native title.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence, Financial hardship
Value	May vary
Duration	1 year
Number awarded	May vary
Open dates	August
Close dates	February

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Shiren Law Scholarship

Enrolment status	Current or future UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate
Study area	You are enrolled or intend to enrol full-time in the Bachelor of Laws (honours) or a dual degree program with the Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence, Financial hardship, Rural or remote
Value	May vary
Duration	Duration of the program
Number awarded	1
Tentative open dates	September 2025
Tentative close dates	February 2026

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T.C. Beirne School of Law Scholarship (LLB (Hons))

This Scholarship is maintained by the income generated from the TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Enrolment status	Current or future UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate
Study area	You are enrolled, or intend to enrol, full-time in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or a dual degree program with the Bachelor of Law (Honours).
Scholarship focus	Financial hardship
Value	Up to $5,000
Duration	1 year
Number awarded	May vary
Open dates	August
Close dates	February

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The Bar Association of Queensland Scholarship

Enrolment status	Current or future UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate
Study area	You are enrolled, or intend to enrol, full-time in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or a dual degree program with the Bachelor of Law (Honours).
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence, Financial hardship
Value	$3,000
Duration	1 year
Number awarded	1
Open date	August
Close date	February

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The Honourable John Muir QC Scholarship

Enrolment status	Current or future UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate
Study area	You are enrolled, or intend to enrol, full-time in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or a dual degree program with the Bachelor of Law (Honours).
Scholarship focus	Financial hardship
Value	Equal to the annual income from the endowment
Duration	For the completion of the program taken full time
Number awarded	1
Tentative open dates	September 2025
Tentative close dates	February 2026

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The J.M. Donnelly Scholarship

Established in 2016 and maintained by an annual donation from Janelle Donnelly.

Enrolment status	Current UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate
Study area	You enrolled full-time in any program administered by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Scholarship focus	Diversity (Samoan heritage), Financial hardship
Value	At least $1,500
Duration	1 year
Number awarded	May vary
Tentative open dates	January
Tentative close dates	February

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The Ruthning Memorial Scholarship

Enrolment status	Current UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate
Study area	You are enrolled full time in the first year of an Approved Program, have completed 4 units of LAWS courses in your first semester, and have received in the year of the award either: the TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship or the Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (Lead) Scholarship or the UQLA Endowment Fund Scholarship.
Scholarship focus	Academic excellence
Value	$2,500
Duration	1 semester
Number awarded	1

Selection criteria

This scholarship is automatically awarded to the student who received the highest marks for 4 units of LAWS courses in their first semester of the Approved Program.

Enrolment status	Current or future UQ student
Student type	Domestic
Study level	Undergraduate
Study area	You are enrolled, or intend to enrol, full-time in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or a dual degree program with the Bachelor of Law (Honours).
Scholarship focus	Financial hardship
Value	Up to $9,000
Duration	1 year
Number awarded	May vary
Open dates	August
Close dates	February

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Scholarships explained

We have one of the most generous offerings in the state, with scholarships that can help with financial support, tuition, accommodation, mentoring and industry experience.

Make your UQ scholarship search easier with this quick guide.

Prizes and awards

Prizes are available to both domestic and international students and are awarded to high-performing students on the basis of academic merit.

School of Law scholarships

Our Scholarships

Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD)

Endowed Dr J & Dr M Fulcher Scholarship in Law

Summer and Winter Research Scholarships

Richard Cooper Scholarship

Shiren Law Scholarship

T.C. Beirne School of Law Scholarship (LLB (Hons))

The Bar Association of Queensland Scholarship

The Honourable John Muir QC Scholarship

The J.M. Donnelly Scholarship

The Ruthning Memorial Scholarship

The UQLA Endowment Fund Scholarship

Scholarships explained

Prizes and awards