Dreaming of advancing your legal studies through research? The Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship at the University of Sydney offers a remarkable opportunity for aspiring scholars in law. With funding of up to AU $50,000 per year, this scholarship supports students pursuing a PhD, LLM (Research), or Master of Criminology (Research) at Sydney Law School. In this guide, you’ll discover the full details of the 2026 scholarship, including eligibility, benefits, and how to successfully apply.

Summary of Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship

• Host: University of Sydney
• Category:
  Postgraduate Scholarship
• Eligible Countries:
  All Countries
• Reward: AUD $50,000 per year
• Deadline: Not Specified

About Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship

The WA Cooke, Jane Cooke, and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship is a prestigious postgraduate research scholarship offered by the University of Sydney Law School. It is designed to support academically outstanding students pursuing a PhD, LLM (Research), or Master of Criminology (Research). The scholarship provides generous financial support to help cover living expenses, enabling students to focus entirely on their legal research. Both domestic and international students are eligible, and recipients are selected based on academic merit and research potential.

Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship Benefits

$50,000 stipend allowance for up to three and half years for a postgraduate research student to conduct research in the University of Sydney Law School.

Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship Eligibility

To be considered for the University of Sydney Scholarship 2026, you must:

• Hold an unconditional offer to study full-time in a PhD, MCrim (Research), or LLM (Research) at Sydney Law School
• Be willing to conduct research in the field of law
• Hold one of the following in law:
• Honours degree (First or Second Class Upper)
• Master's by research
  
  Master's by coursework with High Distinction/Distinction and a research component
• Law degree plus equivalent research/professional experience
• Preference is given to new students, but outstanding current research students may also be considered.

How to Apply for Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship

To apply for the 2026 Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship:

• Visit the official scholarship webpage.
• Apply for a postgraduate research degree (PhD, LLM or MCrim) in Law at the University of Sydney.
• You’ll be automatically considered for the scholarship — no separate application is needed.

Note: Scholarship is subject to funding availability.


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