University of Sydney WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship 2024

Established by the WA Cooke, Jane Cooke, and Alfred Godfrey bequests, this scholarship has been made available by the generosity of three benefactors of the University of Sydney Law School. The scholarship is made possible by combining three separate bequests, all of which set the same terms and conditions.

• Table of Content
• About University Of Sydney
• WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship
• WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University Of Sydney

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WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship

This scholarship can be awarded as either Primary or Supplementary scholarship.

 i. When offered as primary, the Scholarship will provide a primary stipend allowance up to $50,000 per annum as per the below duration:

 I. Up to 1.75 years for a successful full-time MCrim by Research or LLM by Research recipient. No extension is possible.

 II. Up to 3 years for a successful full-time PhD recipient with a possible six months extension.

ii. When offered as supplementary (stipend), the Scholarship will provide a supplementary stipend allowance to match a total stipend value (i.e. primary plus supplementary) up to $50,000 per annum as per the below duration:

 I. Up to 1.75 years for a successful full-time MCrim by Research or LLM by Research recipient. No extension is possible.

II. Up to 3 years for a successful full-time PhD recipient with a possible six months extension.

iii. When offered as either primary or supplementary (one-off payment), the Scholarship value will be paid as a one-off payment on receipt of Scholarship Acceptance Form. The value of the scholarship will be mentioned in the offer letter. 

WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship Courses

• Law

Requirements for WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship Qualification

You must:

• Have an unconditional offer of admission to study full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Criminology (MCrim) (Research) or Master of Laws (LLM) (Research) within the Sydney Law School
• Be willing to conduct research in the disciplines of law
• Hold at least one of the following degrees in law:
  • An honours degree (first class or second class upper) or equivalent
  • A master’s degree by research
  • A master’s degree by coursework with a High Distinction or Distinction level including a research component equivalent to 25% of one year’s full-time enrolment
  • A degree in Law together with research and/or professional experience deemed to be equivalent to first class honours.

Note: Preference will be given to commencing candidates, though the Scholarship may exceptionally be awarded to currently enrolled full-time PhD, MCrim by Research or LLM by Research students demonstrating progress towards timely thesis completion and exceptional research achievements.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Law students will automatically be considered for this scholarship. A separate application is not required.

Note: The award of this scholarship is subject to funding availability.

For more details, visit University Of Sydney website.