Scholarship

John O'Brien Memorial Coursework Scholarships

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$5,000 - A$10,000

Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The John O'Brien Memorial Coursework Scholarships in Criminal Law and Criminology provides support for students studying criminal law and criminology at the University of Sydney Law School. This scholarship was established in 2008 by a bequest for a memorial fund in perpetuity named the John O'Brien Memorial Fund. The scholarship is awarded annually to commencing students in the Master of Criminology by coursework. The scholarship provides financial support to high academic achievers pursuing studies in criminology, with the aim of supporting students committed to making a positive difference to the criminal justice system.

Duration 12 - 25 mo
education criminology criminal law criminal justice law postgraduate coursework master of criminology

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter transcripts

Review process

Selection based on academic merit and a personal statement demonstrating professional experience and commitment to applying learning to make a positive difference to the criminal justice system. Awarded by a selection committee consisting of the Head of School and Dean of the University of Sydney Law School or their nominee, and at least one other member of staff from the School.

Additional benefits

  • networking

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • remain_in_field

External Application

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Key Information

Award Amount
A$5,000 - A$10,000
Application Deadline
January 30, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
Deadline passed

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