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.

This scholarship is for:

Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Only

Areas of study:
  • Law and Paralegal Studies
At Institution:
Any university
Study Level:
  • Postgraduate Coursework
  • Undergraduate
Study Load:
All Loads
Location:
NSW, ACT
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for the Ngalaya First Nations Law Scholarship 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.

 

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.

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.

Further Information

Details not available.

$5000 approx. total
1 Year
1 scholarship offered
Not opened yet
Open: 10/03/2026