Vincent and Carmel Forgione Memorial Scholarship in Law

Closed Full funding Postgraduate Australia

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Opportunity details

State University
The university of Queensland Australia
Area
Australia
Host Country
Australia
Deadline
Study level
Postgraduate
Opportunity type
Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants
Specialities
Law
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

Enrolment status: Current UQ student
Student type: Domestic
Study level: Honours, Postgraduate coursework
Study level: Law
Scholarship focus: Academic excellence, Experiences and employability
Scholarship value: $40,000
Scholarship duration: 2 years
Number awarded: 1 awarded every two years
Applications open: 18 February 2025

Eligibility:

 An applicant is eligible to be considered for the Scholarship if the applicant is:

  • an enrolled student of UQ; and
  • in their final year of a Bachelor of Laws LLB(Hons) (including dual degrees with the Bachelor of Laws LLB(Hons)); or
  • enrolled in the Master of Law (LLM) at UQ; or
  • a recent graduate of an Approved Program from UQ; and
  • is available to participate in a formal interview with UQ on a date set by the University.

Selection criteria:

The Scholarship will be awarded to applicants showing greatest merit as demonstrated by:

  • academic achievement in their approved program;
  • focus on performance in courses relating to public international law;
  • proven research and writing skills;
  • demonstrated experience in other related achievements, including work experience, international engagement and contribution to the wider community; and
  • preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate a proficiency in one of the ICJ’s official languages (either French or English) and a very good working knowledge of the other.

About this scholarship:

The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students and alumni of the TC Beirne School of Law to undertake a 10-month Fellowship Program with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands. The objective of the Fellowship is to enhance the comprehension of international law and the procedures of the International Court of Justice.

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