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Brian John Shaw Scholarship at The University of Melbourne 2026

Awarded by University of Melbourne

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to AUD 45,000

Eligible Courses

Law

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Australian nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Melbourne

Provider

University of Melbourne

Last Verified On

31 Dec 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

In honor of Brian John Shaw QC's honorable and distinguished career at the bar and in the legal profession, as well as to preserve his memory, his colleagues established the Brian John Shaw Scholarship (BA(Hons) 1956, LLB(Hons) 1956) to mark his retirement. The scholarship is available to students in the Juris Doctor program who face disadvantaged circumstances. 

Eligibility for the Brian John Shaw Scholarship at the University of Melbourne:

Applicants must:

  • Have applied for the Juris Doctor through Graduate Access Melbourne under the Disadvantaged socio-economic circumstances category
  • Have submitted the Disadvantaged Socio-economic Circumstances Supplementary Form
  • Meet the Graduate Access Melbourne entry requirements for the Juris Doctor

Value of the Brian John Shaw Scholarship at the University of Melbourne:

This scholarship provides a living allowance of $15,000 per year for three years, paid in half-yearly installments of $7500 in April and September. The first installment will be split in $1,500 as an establishment allowance paid shortly after enrollment and $6,000 in April.

Application Process:

There is no need for a separate application; eligible students will be considered automatically.

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  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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  • The deadline of Brian John Shaw Scholarship at The University of Melbourne 2026 is N/A.
  • Brian John Shaw Scholarship at The University of Melbourne 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Brian John Shaw Scholarship at The University of Melbourne 2026 is offered for Law.
  • Brian John Shaw Scholarship at The University of Melbourne 2026 is open for: Open to Australian nationals.
  • Brian John Shaw Scholarship at The University of Melbourne 2026 is offered by University of Melbourne.
  • Brian John Shaw Scholarship at The University of Melbourne 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to AUD 45,000.