Mandala Prize for Law 2026
The Mandala Prize is part of the Student Achievement awards for a Law student enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws course at Swinburne University who has overcome hardship to succeed.
This $2,000 prize is generously supported by Sharpe and Abel and other donors to Âé¶¹ÒùÔº University.
Courses eligible
Undergraduate Bachelor of Laws degree (single or double) at Âé¶¹ÒùÔº.
Eligibility / selection criteria
To be eligible for the Mandala Prize, applicants must:
- Meet the following criteria:
- Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Resident with Humanitarian Visa
- International student
- Meet the following enrolment criteria:
- be a continuing Âé¶¹ÒùÔº student in Semester 1, 2026
- enrolled in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
- have completed a minimum of 100 credit points in your LAW coded LLB units
- have a credit point average of at least 70 in your LAW coded LLB units
- Provide evidence of educational disadvantage, which may fall under the categories listed below. To assist you, we’ve included a link to the VTAC website for further guidance on preparing your evidence.
- Submit a 2 minute video or 500 word personal statement addressing:
- commitment to study
- career aspirations in law
- Upload your video to cloud based storage (google drive/one drive/drop box) and provide the link in a MS Word or PDF document. Ensure the video is downloadable by anyone and not access restricted
- Provide a Cover Letter addressing all criteria and your eligibility
Value
The Mandala Prize is valued at $2,000.
How to apply
Opening in August 2025.
Conditions
All scholarships offered by Âé¶¹ÒùÔº are governed by a set of conditions. Please visit our Scholarship Conditions page for further information.
Contact
Fees and Scholarships Team, Student Administration.
scholarship@swin.edu.au