Indian law graduates planning to pursue postgraduate legal studies in Australia have an excellent scholarship opportunity at the University of Melbourne. The university is offering the Alex Chernov Scholarship to eligible Indian citizens applying for its Melbourne Law Masters programme commencing in March 2027.
The scholarship provides substantial financial support, covering the full tuition fees for the one-year full-time course, along with an additional AUD 20,000 living allowance.
🎓 Alex Chernov Scholarship – Key Benefits
The scholarship offers:
100% tuition fee remission for the one-year full-time Melbourne Law Masters programme.
AUD 20,000 living allowance to support the recipient’s living expenses.
Potential paid research work worth up to AUD 10,000, subject to the applicable scholarship conditions.
Mentoring opportunities may also be available.
Three scholarships are available.
This funding can significantly reduce the financial burden for Indian students seeking advanced legal education at one of Australia’s leading universities.
📌 Eligibility and Programme Details
Eligible nationality: Indian citizens.
Study level: Graduate coursework.
Eligible programme: Melbourne Law Masters.
Intake: March 2027.
Course duration: One year, full-time.
Number of awards: Three.
Applicants must meet the university’s admission requirements and the scholarship’s specific eligibility criteria.
📅 Important Application Deadlines
| Application | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Law Masters course application | 30 November 2026 |
| Alex Chernov Scholarship application | 30 November 2026, 11:59 pm |
Applicants must complete both the course admission application and the separate scholarship application before the relevant deadline.
📝 Selection Criteria
Candidates will be assessed based on their academic merit and the quality of their scholarship statement.
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement explaining:
Why they wish to pursue postgraduate legal studies.
Their academic achievements.
Their professional accomplishments and experience.
A strong statement should clearly communicate the applicant’s motivation, qualifications and future academic or professional goals.
⚠️ Important Points for Indian Applicants
This is a specialised scholarship for eligible Indian law graduates applying to the Melbourne Law Masters programme.
It is not a general scholarship available for all master’s courses at the University of Melbourne.
Both the course application and scholarship application must be submitted by 30 November 2026.
The scholarship is competitive, and meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee selection.
Additional research work and mentoring opportunities are subject to the applicable conditions.
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