The Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) scholarship was established in 2016 and is maintained by funds from external donors. The scholarship also provides a dedicated academic mentor and a non-residential membership of a UQ college in first year. Non-residential memberships include services such as college meals, events, use of recreational facilities, internal courses and a strong collegiate network during the transition from high school to university.
TC Beirne School of law Leadership, Excellence & Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship Rules (PDF, 145.07 KB)
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Summary
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Benefits
$8,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Requirements
You're eligible if you:
- are a domestic student
- completed your senior schooling in Australia within two years of application, or will be completing it in the year of application
- intend to enrol and gain admission as a commencing student in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 2025 (including dual programs) or have already accepted an offer to commence as a student in 2025
- have not completed any prior tertiary study at bachelor level or higher
- can demonstrate educational, social and/or financial disadvantage
- are available to participate in a formal interview with UQ on a date set by the university.
Selection Process
The University of Queensland will consider:
- academic achievements in Year 11 and Year 12
- leadership, cultural, sporting and/or community service achievements
- educational, social and/or financial disadvantage.
Preference may be given to applicants who have completed their secondary schooling at a Government school.
Application Deadline
November 2, 2025How To Apply
- Apply to study law at UQ via QTAC - the Bachelor of Law (Honours) or Bachelor of Law (Honours) dual degree must be your 1st or 2nd preference.
- Apply to QTAC for adjustments to boost your ATAR - see the QTAC Educational Access Scheme (EAS) on how to do this.
- Apply to our UQ Undergraduate Law Admission Scheme (ULAS) for additional consideration to boost your chances of admission. Apply within the same LEAD Scholarship application form.
- Apply for this scholarship by November.
Visit the LEAD Application Guide for more information.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Contact:
Law Student Support and Wellness Officer
Law School
For more information, kindly visit The University of Queensland scholarship webpage.
