Griffith University Scott Reid Memorial Scholarship 2026

The Scott Reid Memorial Scholarship is offered in partnership with RedeMont Gold Coast. It honors the memory of Scott Reid, Partner of the firm, who was a brilliant leader, mentor, lawyer and family man who approached both his professional and personal life with great humility, empathy and good humor. Scott also devoted much of his life to the development of AFL in Papua New Guinea, which now has more than 2.5 million people who have played the game and participate in international AFL tournaments in Australia.

The Scott Reid Memorial Scholarship rewards a Papua New Guinean student applying for Law who meets the selection criteria:

1. Demonstrated capacity for leadership, initiative, and service to your community
2. Epitomise Scott’s approach to life—‘Laugh a lot, stand strong and keep it all in perspective.’
3. Seeks to use your law degree to make a difference.

Summary

1. Deadline: October 11, 2025
2. Host Country: Australia
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Eligible Course: Law
5. School: Griffith University
6. Sponsor: Griffith University
7. Value: $5,000 + annual 4-week paid law clerkship
8. Eligible Country: Papua New Guinea

Eligibility Criteria for Griffith University Scott Reid Memorial Scholarship 2026

To be eligible, you must:

1. Be a citizen of Papua New Guinea or demonstrate affinity with the Papua New Guinea community. In the event of there being no such applicant, applicants of Pacific Islands heritage or affinity will be considered.
2. Have applied to study an eligible law program at Griffith University on the Gold Coast by the scholarship application closing date.
3. Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Bachelor of Laws (Hons)/double degree or Juris Doctor program.
4. Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 1 2026.

Benefits of Griffith University Scott Reid Memorial Scholarship 2026

1. The scholarship provides $5,000 and annual four-week paid law clerkship

How to Apply

1. Apply to study an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework law program at Griffith University.
2. Apply for the scholarship by the closing date. You will need to include academic records and a personal statement that outlines your merit for the scholarship based on three selection criteria.
3. A scholarship assessment panel will review your application.
4. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview, either in person or via video conference.
5. They will let you know the outcome of your application.

Interested and qualified? Go to Griffith University on www.griffith.edu.au to apply

For more details, visit Griffith University Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 11, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Griffith University Scott Reid Memorial Scholarship 2026