James TF Chong Memorial Scholarship
The James T F Chong Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 and is available for award to a student beginning their first year in a Bachelor of Law at Murdoch University, who can demonstrate a measure of commitment and initiative in their academic and personal life and has achieved an ATAR of 90 or above.
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship you must:
- be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- be a current year 12 school leaver with an ATAR of 90 or higher
- be prepared to commence full-time studies for the first year of the Bachelor of Laws at Murdoch University
- able to demonstrate a measure of commitment and initiative in your academic and/or personal life
How to Apply
Prospective students who have not yet applied to Murdoch University - please complete this application form and email your supporting documentation to scholarships@murdoch.edu.au. Please include your name and the scholarship you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
Prospective students who have applied to Murdoch University, or current students with a Murdoch University Student ID number - Please complete this application form and upload your supporting documentation to your application form.
If you have any questions regarding the application process please email scholarships@murdoch.edu.au
Required Documents
This scholarship requires you to provide the following documents:
- A personal statement describing:
- your academic goals and planned career pathway;
- how this scholarship will assist you in achieving these goals;
- examples that demonstrate a measure of commitment and initiative in your academic and/or personal life;
- your desire and motivation for studying law and studying at Murdoch University.
- At least one written reference from a person of the community (not related to you) who is qualified to comment on your commitment and initiative in your academic and/or personal life.
If you would like to be considered on the grounds of financial need, please provide appropriate documentary evidence, such as a Centrelink statement or bank statement, which is dated within the last 30 days.
Payment Method
Payments will be made directly into recipient's nominated bank account in the following instalments:
$2,500 each semester for up to 1 year.
Scholarship payment processing commences from week 7 of each respective semester.
Note: While we endeavour to process and pay all scholarship student payments within week 7 and/or 8 of the respective semester, in some unforeseen circumstances your payment may arrive in your bank account later than week 8.
All payments are subject to your acceptance and ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the award.