Applications are now open for the 2022 Disability Scholarship Program

As a major employer, the Department of Justice and Community Safety is in a strong position to play a leading role in helping shift attitudes and drive positive change around employment outcomes for people with disability.

A key initiative to support employment pathways for people with disability across all areas of justice is through our annual Disability Scholarship Program.

What is the Disability Scholarship Program?

One major and two minor scholarships are awarded annually to Victorian students with disability studying at the diploma, advanced diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Scholarships are offered in the following areas of study:

  • law
  • criminology
  • paralegal work
  • psychology
  • social work
  • other justice-related fields

How to apply

Download a copy of the Application Form.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the application process upon request.

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm Friday 11 March 2022.

Submit an application

Completed applications must be submitted by email to inclusion&intersectionality@justice.vic.gov.au. For full details refer to the Application Form on the DJCS website.

More information

For more information read the Program Guidelines.

If you require any of the documents in an alternative format or have any questions email the Inclusion and Intersectionality branch.