Department of Justice Scholarships (for tertiary students from refugee backgrounds) Program

Scholarship Description

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is offering tertiary scholarships (for the 2011-12 academic years) for students from refugee backgrounds undertaking Justice related tertiary study. The scholarships are intended for students undertaking justice-related study at tertiary institutions in Victoria at the levels of diploma or advanced diploma, bachelor or post-graduate. DOJ will provide a major scholarship ($10,000 pa for 2 years) to one successful student and minor scholarships ($5,000 pa for 2 years) to a further three successful students.

Reference Number:	5285
Study Subject:	law, criminology, para-legal, social work, psychology and other justice related fields.
Web Address:	http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/justlib/DOJ+Internet/Home/About+Us/Our+Values/Diversity/
Provided By:	Diversity Issues Unit, Department of Justice State Government Victoria
To be undertaken at:	Deakin University, La Trobe University, Monash University, RMIT University, Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Ballarat, The University of Melbourne, Victoria University.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to 4 people. Open for applications until February 18, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD5000 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses and fees. This scholarship is paid See Scheme Summary for the period of 2 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: LAW, JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, POLICY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL or Sociology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. To apply you must be a Refugee or child of refugee in Australia.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Department of Justice (Scholarship Contact Officer) Diversity Issues Unit, Department of Justice Phone: 03 90942667 Email: scholarships@justic.vic.gov.au Web Site: http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/justlib/DOJ+Internet/Hom Address: Level 1, 444 Swanston St Carlton VIC, Australia 3053 source:

http://www.jason.edu.au