Ngalaya First Nations Law Scholarship

The Ngalaya First Nations Law Scholarship was established by Ngalaya Indigenous Corporation, the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students in NSW/ACT to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a law degree in NSW and the ACT. The scholarship is available with support from Colin Biggers & Paisley, and the Australian Department of Health.

Areas of study: Law and paralegal studies

At Institution: -ACT Universities

• NSW Universities
• NT Universities
• QLD Universities
• SA Universities
• TAS Universities
• VIC Universities

Study level:

• Undergraduate
• Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma

Study Load: Full Time and Part Time

Location:

• ACT
• NSW

Scholarship benefits:

• once-off $5,000 payment;
• opportunity to participate in Colin Biggers & Paisley training + professional development; and
• mentoring support provided by Ngalaya

How to Apply To apply, send an application including copies of:

• Current academic transcript or other proof of enrolment,
• Curriculum vitae/resume,
• Cover letter (3 page maximum) addressing the selection criteria, and
• Any other supporting evidence.

Applicants must be:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
• enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor at a tertiary institution in NSW or the ACT.

Assessment criteria Applicants will be assessed based on their:

• demonstrated commitment to First Nations justice;
• demonstrated involvement in community-focused work;
• potential to advance First Nations' interests throughout their legal career; and
• financial need.