The Johan van Vloten Equity Scholarship

This scholarship supports students enrolled in the Macquarie University School of Law who are experiencing financial hardship.

Key details

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Study level

Undergraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value
(One-off payment paid in two instalments across Sessions 1 and 2)

AUD $10,000

Duration

This scholarship is awarded for up to 3 years.

About the scholarship

The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, together with his partner Johan van Vloten have made significant contributions and shown longstanding commitment to social justice and human rights.

Duration

This scholarship is available for up to 3 years for an Undergraduate student, subject to ongoing eligibility criteria.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen.
  • Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate law degree within the Macquarie University Law School in Session 1, 2026.
  • Have completed 160 credit points or more in an undergraduate law degree within the Macquarie University Law School.
  • Hold a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 75 or higher.
  • Have lodged an Equity Scholarship application through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). More information on the application process can be found on the UAC Equity Scholarship website.
  • Be able to demonstrate financial hardship.

How to apply

Application for this scholarship can be made by completing the online Macquarie University Scholarship Application form and an Equity Scholarship application through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) at https://www26.uac.edu.au/esapply/. More information on the application process can be found in the UAC Equity Scholarship website.

  • The application must include a CV/resumé and a personal statement addressing the following questions:
  • How will this scholarship alleviate your financial hardship?
  • What motivated you to study law at Macquarie University?
  • What goals do you hope to achieve after completing your degree at Macquarie University?