The Doris Matlok Law Scholarship has been established to support first (1st) year UOW Law Students originating from the Illawarra Region, experiencing financial hardship and other educational disadvantages, and who are passionate about giving back to their community.
Doris Matlok is one of UOW’s first Law graduates, who has gone on to have a very successful legal career. Doris is passionate about law, wellness and business excellence.
Applicants are asked to complete a UOW scholarship application package, a UAC Equity Scholarship online application form and provide a one page statement outlining their connection to the Illawarra Region, community engagement experience and how the scholarship will assist with their career ambitions.
Open from 23/Jun/2023 to 15/Oct/2023
Value
$5,000 per annum
Duration
One (1) Year
Level of Enrolment
First Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2023
Degree
Bachelor of Laws (including double degrees)
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community Equity
Broad Study Area
Law
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Law
Application Criteria
Applicants must remain enrolled in their first year of Bachelor of Laws at any onshore campus at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship.
Applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship.
Applicants must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need. UOW also takes into consideration the following forms of educational disadvantage and applicant attributes when awarding equity scholarships: carer responsibilities; English language difficulty; long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse; regional or remote disadvantage; sole parent responsibilities; refugee status and Indigenous Australians.
Applicants must be enrolled in first (1st) year of Bachelor of Laws, and may also be enrolled in a double degree;
Applicants must originate from the Illawarra region (Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama LGA). Applicants must have lived in the Illawarra region at some stage prior to commencing their studies at UOW.
Applicants are required to demonstrate community involvement via submission of a written statement.
