Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship 2026 at the University of Sydney

 

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Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship 2026 at the University of Sydney

This scholarship opportunity is sponsored by the University of Sydney to support exceptional postgraduate research students from across the world to undertake legal research at the Sydney Law School, one of Australia's premier law faculties.

The opportunity is open to both domestic and international students who wish to pursue a higher degree by research PhD, Master of Laws (LLM) by Research, or Master of Criminology (MCrim) by Research at the University of Sydney. 

 Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Stipend (Primary, Supplementary, or One-off payment)

• Stipend value: Up to $50,000 per year (for up to 3.5 years)

• Other supports: Paid as either a full stipend, to supplement another scholarship, or as a one-time award based on the offer

• Health insurance: Not specified; international students may need to arrange OSHC separately

• Study Level: PhD / Master of Laws (LLM by Research) / Master of Criminology (MCrim by Research)

• Study Course: Law

• Citizen type: International and Domestic students

• Number of positions: Subject to funding availability

• Duration:

  • Up to 1.75 years for LLM or MCrim by Research (no extension)

  • Up to 3 years for PhD, with a possible 6-month extension

• Deadline: Not specified (Ongoing)

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:

• Have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled full-time in one of the following programs at the University of Sydney Law School:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  • Master of Laws (LLM) by Research

  • Master of Criminology (MCrim) by Research

• Be willing to conduct research in the discipline of law

• Hold at least one of the following academic qualifications:

  • An Honours degree (First or Second Class Upper) in Law or equivalent

  • A Master’s degree by Research in Law

  • A Master’s degree by Coursework with High Distinction or Distinction, including a research component worth at least 25% of full-time study

  • A Law degree combined with professional or research experience deemed equivalent to First Class Honours

Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible for this scholarship
Eligible Course or Study Program: Law (Research-based postgraduate programs only)

Selection Criteria 

The selection criteria for this scholarship will be merit-based, with consideration given to:

• Academic achievements in your previous legal studies

• Research potential in your chosen field of law

• Alignment of your proposed research with faculty expertise

• Professional or academic experiences relevant to legal research

• Progress and achievements if currently enrolled (PhD, LLM, MCrim)

• Letters of recommendation or referee assessments

Note: While preference is given to commencing students, exceptional current students may also be considered.

(Also apply for Flinders University Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) 2025)

How to Apply 

To apply for the 2026 Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship at the University of Sydney, follow these steps:

1. Apply for admission into a postgraduate research degree (PhD, LLM by Research, or MCrim by Research) at the University of Sydney Law School

2. Once admitted or offered a place, no separate application is required for this scholarship

3. All eligible law students will be automatically considered for the scholarship

Who to Contact 

Phone: 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864)
International: +61 2 8627 1444
Website: www.sydney.edu.au

Visit the University Website to learn more about this scholarship and submit an application. 

(Also apply for University of Canberra Scholarships 2025-2026

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