Judge Ralph J Perdriau First Nations Scholarship for the Juris Doctor
A$50,000 - A$150,000
Dec 07, 2025
Australia
individual
About This Opportunity
This scholarship supports First Nations students undertaking a Juris Doctor at the Sydney Law School. Established by a bequest, this Scholarship is in memory of alumnus Judge Ralph J Perdriau (LLB 1919) who drafted the Workers' Compensation Bill in 1925 which was enacted by the NSW Parliament in 1926. Judge Perdriau was appointed as the inaugural Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Commission in 1926 and retired in 1951. The scholarship is valued at $50,000 per annum and is tenable for up to 3 years, paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester. It is awarded based on academic merit and a personal statement demonstrating the applicant's interest and motivation in their chosen course.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- Australia
- Project in
- Australia
- Applicants
- individual
- Priority for
- indigenous
Application Details
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Required documents
Review process
The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and a personal statement demonstrating the applicant's interest and motivation in their chosen course. Awarded by the Dean of the Sydney Law School or their nominated delegates.
Restrictions
- no_concurrent_funding
- reporting_requirements
Post-award obligations
- remain_in_field
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- Award Amount
- A$50,000 - A$150,000
- Application Deadline
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December 07, 2025 at 23:59 UTCDeadline passed
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