The Tom Maguire Memorial Scholarship for Law recognises Tom Maguire's significant contributions to the legal profession and his connection to the Illawarra region.
The scholarship is specifically for UOW Bachelor of Law (LLB) students experiencing financial need. This designation follows the experience of Tom Maguire who himself faced significant barriers in his legal studies but went on to become a highly regarded legal professional.
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must also submit a UAC Equity application in addition to the UOW Scholarship application. UAC Equity applications will open from 8 April 2026.
Open from 20/Feb/2026 to 19/Apr/2026
Value
$5,000 per annum
Duration
One (1) Year
Level of Enrolment
Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2026
Degree
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or any LLB double degree
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community Equity
Broad Study Area
Law
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Law
Application Criteria
Applicants must be enrolled in second (2nd) year or higher of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Wollongong;
Applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Wollongong for the duration of the scholarship;
Applicants must demonstrate financial and/or educational challenges. Educational challenges and attributes include but are not limited to; low income family background, carer responsibilities; English language difficulty; long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse; living in a rural or isolated region; sole parent responsibilities; refugee status and Indigenous Australians
Successful applicants must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65+;
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder.
Applicants must submit a UAC Equity Scholarship application and a UOW Scholarship application to be considered for this scholarship
