Robert Riley Scholarship Program

Scholarship Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSED, NEXT ROUND DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED EARLY 2009. The aim of this Scholarship Program is to promote the pursuit of justice and human rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians through supporting education of young indigenous people in those fields, that is, in the fields of law, legal practice, human rights, child protection, criminology and criminal or juvenile justice. The primary criteria used to assess all applications will be merit and financial need. Application forms can be downloaded from the scheme website.

Reference Number: 704
Study Subject: Law, human rights, juvenile justice
Web Address: http://www.youngaustralians.org/fund/ya_fund_scholarships.asp
Provided By: The Foundation for Young Australians
Level: Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to 4 people. Open for applications until February 4, 2008.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD5000 (total amount). This award is to be used for miscellaneous purposes. This scholarship is paid as a one off.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: LAW, JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. You must be below the age of 25. To apply you must be a Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Only citizens of Australia may apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

    General info
Young Australians
The Foundation for Young Australians
Phone: 1800 252 316
Fax: 03 9670 2272
Mobile: 03 9670 5436
Email: fya@youngaustralians.org
Web Site: http://www.youngaustralians.org
Address:
GPO Box 239
Melbourne
VIC, Australia
3001