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Bilya Boorn Scholarship 2026

A collection of commercial law firms in Perth have agreed to donate funds to the University of Western Australia to assist and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to study an undergraduate or post graduate law degree at any of the 5 Western Australian universities.

Important dates

Opens: 19-12-2025 Closes: 15-03-2026

Applies to

Domestic Undergraduate Postgraduate Coursework

At a glance

  • A minimum of $5,000 per semester in financial assistance for at least two years, pro rata for part time enrolment
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional networking and mentoring throughout the scholarship term and beyond.

Eligibility guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident who:
    • is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
    • identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
    • is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which he or she lives or has lived.
  • reside or intend to reside in Western Australia at the time of undertaking their studies;
  • study at or intend to study at a Western Australian university;
  • be enrolled, or eligible to enrol in the equivalent of at least 2 full time units per semester

Selection criteria

Criteria for selection is based on a consideration of the following:

  • financial hardship and/or personal circumstances (such as but not limited to the types of matters set out in the TISC EAS guidelines);
  • satisfactory academic standing;
  • community engagement; and
  • other achievements or information the applicant may wish to provide.

Overall the scholarship is based on equity considerations in preference to academic achievements.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by the advertised closing date (Sunday 15 March 2026) and may be lodged via:

Completing the online application form via email to PERBilyaBoornScholarship@cliffordchance.com or delivered by hand to:

Bilya Boorn Scholarship
C/- Clifford Chance
Ground Floor,
235 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000

For the attention of: Kristian Maley and Jasmin L'Green

For more information

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to PERBilyaBoornScholarship@cliffordchance.com

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