About this scholarship
Initiated in 2012, the Thomas More Law School Academic Excellence Scholarship reflects ACU’s commitment to recognising and supporting outstanding students in its undergraduate Law, Law/double degree, and Criminology and Criminal Justice courses. The scholarship seeks to nurture future leaders who exemplify academic excellence, align with ACU’s mission and values, and actively contribute to the intellectual, professional, and community life of the Thomas More Law School and the broader University.
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- This scholarship is valued at up to $10,000, to be paid in instalments of $1,250 per semester.
- There are two scholarships available.
Student type
Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of following criteria:
- Faculty and School: Thomas More Law School, Faculty of Law and Business
- Course: any undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Human Rights is excluded as this course is under the Faculty of Education & Arts)
- Study load: full-time enrolment in Semester 1, 2027
- Completed at least 60 credit points of study in the course through the Thomas More Law School by the scholarship closing date. Credit granted through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), advanced standing or credit transfer does not count towards this requirement.
- Minimum GPA of 5.5 (on the ACU seven-point scale)
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 500 words outlining:
- Why you are applying for this scholarship, how it will support your studies, and the impact it will have on your academic and professional goals. (250 words)
- How your values, experiences and aspirations align with ACU's mission, including service, social justice, human dignity, and commitment to the common good (100 words)
- How you will contribute to student life and the broader ACU community through leadership, mentoring, volunteering, engagement, or other activities that enrich the student experience. (150 words)
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic and one personal)
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Academic merit (based on ACU GPA)
- Written statement
- Letters of recommendation
Selection process
Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office, and the recipients selected by a panel from the Thomas More Law School.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for scholarship payments, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Minimum GPA of 5.5 (on the ACU seven-point scale)
- Minimum Pass grade for all units
- Enrolment in an undergraduate course under the Thomas More Law School (not including the Bachelor of Human Rights).
Thomas More Law School Academic Excellence Scholarship
About this scholarship
Initiated in 2012, the Thomas More Law School Academic Excellence Scholarship reflects ACU’s commitment to recognising and supporting outstanding students in its undergraduate Law, Law/double degree, and Criminology and Criminal Justice courses. The scholarship seeks to nurture future leaders who exemplify academic excellence, align with ACU’s mission and values, and actively contribute to the intellectual, professional, and community life of the Thomas More Law School and the broader University.
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- This scholarship is valued at up to $10,000, to be paid in instalments of $1,250 per semester.
- There are two scholarships available.
Student type
Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of following criteria:
- Faculty and School: Thomas More Law School, Faculty of Law and Business
- Course: any undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Human Rights is excluded as this course is under the Faculty of Education & Arts)
- Study load: full-time enrolment in Semester 1, 2027
- Completed at least 60 credit points of study in the course through the Thomas More Law School by the scholarship closing date. Credit granted through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), advanced standing or credit transfer does not count towards this requirement.
- Minimum GPA of 5.5 (on the ACU seven-point scale)
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 500 words outlining:
- Why you are applying for this scholarship, how it will support your studies, and the impact it will have on your academic and professional goals. (250 words)
- How your values, experiences and aspirations align with ACU's mission, including service, social justice, human dignity, and commitment to the common good (100 words)
- How you will contribute to student life and the broader ACU community through leadership, mentoring, volunteering, engagement, or other activities that enrich the student experience. (150 words)
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic and one personal)
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Academic merit (based on ACU GPA)
- Written statement
- Letters of recommendation
Selection process
Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office, and the recipients selected by a panel from the Thomas More Law School.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for scholarship payments, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Minimum GPA of 5.5 (on the ACU seven-point scale)
- Minimum Pass grade for all units
- Enrolment in an undergraduate course under the Thomas More Law School (not including the Bachelor of Human Rights).