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APPLICATION FOR A

LIONEL MURPHY FOUNDATION

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

In order to submit an application, you will need to complete and mail the official application form. You can copy this document into Word --- click here. Or to view it online, scroll over the text hereunder.

Terms & Conditions of Lionel Murphy Postgraduate Scholarships

(1) A number of Australian and overseas postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually by the Trustees of the Lionel Murphy Foundation. These scholarships are known as the Lionel Murphy Australian Postgraduate Scholarships, or the Lionel Murphy Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships, as the case may be. The precise number in each category, and the method of payment, is determined by the Trustees in their absolute discretion.

(2) The Australian scholarships are tenable at an Australian tertiary institution for one year only and are currently valued at $20,000 each per annum. The overseas scholarships are tenable at an overseas tertiary institution for one year only, and are currently valued at $40,000 each per annum.

(3) Applicants must be Australian citizens, or permanent residents who have been granted permanent residency by 31 October of the year prior to this application AND have lived in Australia for previous 12 months.

(4) Applicants should have completed, or be about to complete, an undergraduate degree in science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate discipline from an Australian tertiary institution, and intend to pursue a postgraduate degree in science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate discipline.

(5) Preference is given to applicants who propose to study any, or all, of the following:

(a)	The law and the legal system in a social context and their practical application;
(b)	Science and/or the law as a means of attaining social justice and human rights and as vehicles for change;
(c)	International law as a developing force for peace and as a means of achieving the rule of law in all nations.
(d)	Science as a tool for social benefit, particularly in meeting the needs of those most disadvantaged within society.
(e)	Other disciplines, where the proposed nature and area of study are likely to promote the goals of social justice and benefit for the disadvantaged.

(6) Scholars are required to give regular interim progress reports and to provide a full report to the Lionel Murphy Foundation on completion of their studies, of their work and other activities undertaken as a Lionel Murphy Scholar.

(7) Scholars understand that the receipt of another scholarship, award, funding, or the acceptance of paid employment, may lead to the reduction or withdrawal of the Lionel Murphy Scholarship, and to the obligation to repay moneys to the Foundation, and that such decision will be at the absolute discretion of the Trustees of the Lionel Murphy Foundation.

(8) Scholars are expected and encouraged to publish the results of their studies, and to acknowledge in such publication/s the support of the Lionel Murphy Foundation.

(9) Scholarships are offered subject to confirmation of acceptance of the terms and conditions attaching to the scholarship, and subject to there being no alteration to:

1.     your study plans, particularly your course focus;

2.     the subject of your research and/or thesis;

3.     your intended place/s of study;

4.     your financial circumstances;

as stated in your application for the postgraduate scholarship.

NOTES TO APPLICANTS FOR A LIONEL MURPHY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

These notes will assist you in preparing your application, as well as determining your eligibility to submit an application for a Lionel Murphy Postgraduate Scholarship.

Applications must be typed. Faintly typed applications (which would be illegible when copied), or handwritten applications, will not be accepted. It is acceptable to reproduce the exact format of this application form on your own computer, if necessary.

A minimum of three references, preferably academic, must be submitted with the application. Failure to enclose three references with the application will render the application ineligible for consideration.

Photocopies of academic results, and birth certificates, Australian passports, naturalisation certificates or residency visas must be legible and must be certified as true copies of originals by a JP or equivalent. DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS!

Applicants must answer all questions and, if necessary, append additional pages in the same format.

Trustees will give low priority to applications from:

1.	Applicants who are established professional full-time academics;
2.	Applicants who are established full-time professional legal persons;
3.	Applicants with other means from which to finance their own post-graduate studies.
NOTE:	Applications for assistance with travel expenses will not be considered and the Foundation will not entertain requests for supplementation from its funds for scholarships after they have been granted. Applications for scholarships where no institution is involved will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1ST SEPTEMBER. NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. HOWEVER, YOU MAY ADVISE EXAMINATION RESULTS WHICH YOU RECEIVE AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. FAXED COPIES OF APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

IF IN DOUBT, RING THE LIONEL MURPHY FOUNDATION (02) 9223 5151.

APPLICATION FORM FOR A LIONEL MURPHY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

SURNAME:

GIVEN NAMES:

FULL HOME ADDRESS:


HOME PHONE:
FAX No:

BUSINESS ADDRESS:



BUSINESS PHONE:
FAX NO:

PLACE & DATE
OF BIRTH:

PROOF OF AUSTRALIAN
CITIZENSHIP:

SEX:

FORMAL
QUALIFICATIONS:

ARE YOU APPLYING FOR:	DOMESTIC S/SHIP / OVERSEAS S/SHIP *(CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE SCHOLARSHIP)*
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR A LIONEL MURPHY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP:	YES NO (CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER) IN WHICH YEAR?.........................

ACADEMIC REPORT

DATE	INSTITUTION	COURSE	SUBJECTS	RESULTS & LEVELS

If insufficient space, append additional pages in this format.

Attach photocopy of certified university results.

Ensure you provide a legend to interpret the results.

Outline your proposed course of study and relate and justify your intended research.

Name the institution where you propose to study. Have you been accepted for your proposed course of study by the institution concerned?

Date of commencement, and duration of course:

Why have you chosen the particular institution above?

What relevance do you think your proposed course of studies has to your future career prospects, and what are your future career plans?

List of published works including reference to when and where they appeared.

Tell us a little about yourself. What are your interests, membership of professional associations, voluntary work, your hobbies/other activities, and your personal successes etc.

NAMES, POSITIONS, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF REFEREES:

1.

2.



3.



4.

NOTE:

References should relate to your academic and professional performance and must be appended to this application. Applications without the required number of references appended will not be considered. Do not ask your referee to send the reference to us to attach to your application. REMEMBER CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS 1ST SEPTEMBER

Please provide your employment history.

Period of Employment	Name of Company or Organisation	Position Held	Salary attaching to that position

Please provide details of your financial support:

Are you currently working?

If so, what is your current salary?

If you are Not working, what is the source and
amount of current financial support?

Source and amount of financial support
anticipated during course:

If your application is successful, how do you
propose to fund any shortfall between the
amount of the Lionel Murphy Scholarship
and the cost of fees and living expenses for the
12 month period?

Have you applied for, and do you anticipate
receiving any other scholarships, awards, or
funding? And what is the value of same?
Please provide details.

Do you intend to work during the period of your
scholarship?

If so, please provide details of proposed
Employment and salary.

Please provide detailed budget for the 12 months period of the scholarship.

Tutorial/University fees

Residential/boarding fees

Private health insurance

Air fares (as applicable)

Other travelling expenses

Graduate student activities fee

Food and supplies

Books

Entertainment

Miscellaneous

Additional amounts where spouse and/or child is accompanying
Others - please list

Students need to give accurate figures, which are usually obtainable from the University.

If insufficient space, append additional pages in this format.

Applicant's Check List

1. Applications must be submitted in duplicate.

2. Do not print on both sides of the paper.

3. Do not bind your application.

4. Interleaf "append here" pages.

5. If you are applying for both an overseas or domestic scholarship,

submit a separate application for each.

6. Ensure you attached proof of Australian Citizenship.

7. Ensure your university results are attached.

8. Ensure at least three (3) references are attached to each application you submit.

PLEASE NOTE: SCHOLARSHIPS MUST BE TAKEN UP IN THE YEAR FOR WHICH THEY ARE AWARDED.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 1 SEPTEMBER.

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

FAXED COPIES OF APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

THE LIONEL MURPHY FOUNDATION

GPO BOX 4545

SYDNEY NSW 2001

TEL: (02) 9223 5151

FAX: (02) 9223 5267

E-mail address:

lmf@wran.com.au