If you are interested in participating in an LLM program in the United States, you will be pleased to know that there are a wide variety of LLM scholarships for international and American students. We’ve compiled a list of some of these scholarships to help you finance your degree.
If you oversee a scholarship and would like to be added to our listings, please email us at info@llminfo.com
| Australia | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Harkness Fellowships |
| Provider: | Australian Government Dept. of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | - Citizen of Australia or New Zealand - Must not have spent more than 6 months in the United States |
| Contact Info: | Tel: (212) 535-0400 One East 75th Street New York, NY 10021-2692 |
| Scholarship Name: | George Murray Scholarship |
| Provider: | Adelaide University |
| Amount: | Covers accommodations, living expenses and fees |
| Info and Availability: | -Enables graduates of Adelaide University to undertake further postgraduate study or postdoctoral research in approved universities or other institutions outside of Australia -For study in countries except Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia may apply. You must have studied at or be currently studying at The University of Adelaide |
| Contact Info: | Adelaide Graduate Centre Level 6, 115 Grenfell Street ADELAIDE SA, Australia 5000 |
| Scholarship Name: | Adelaide University Research Abroad Scholarships |
| Provider: | Adelaide University |
| Amount: | AUD $1500 (total amount) |
| Info and Availability: | - Open to full-time higher degree students currently enrolled at Adelaide University who have completed their structured program; part-time students not in employment - Students who have previously held a Research Abroad Scholarship are ineligible - Applicants must be able to demonstrated that travel overseas is essential to their postgraduate study - This scholarship is for study in countries except Australia - There are no restrictions on citizenship - You must have studied at or be currently studying at The University of Adelaide - This scholarship is for any field of research |
| Contact Info: | Adelaide Graduate Centre Level 6, 115 Grenfell Street ADELAIDE SA, Australia 5000 |
| Scholarship Name: | Lionel Murphy Postgraduate Scholarships for AUS students at Australian or overseas universities |
| Provider: | Lionel Murphy Foundation |
| Amount: | AUD 40000 (per annum) |
| Info and Availability: | - A number of Australian and overseas postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually by the Trustees of the Lionel Murphy Foundation - Applicants should have completed, or be about to complete, an undergraduate degree in science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate discipline from an Australian tertiary institution, and intend to pursue a postgraduate degree in science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate discipline |
| Contact Info: | - Preference study areas and application details are available on the scholarship web site. |
| Scholarship Name: | Freda Bage Scholarship |
| Provider: | Fellowships Fund Inc. |
| Amount: | $22500 |
| Info and Availability: | The Registrar Fellowship Fund Inc. C/- Academic Dress Hire Service PO Box 6083 St Lucia QLD 4067 Australia |
| Contact Info: | Fellowships Fund Inc. |
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| Austria | |
| Scholarship Name: | The Die Presse and Erste Bank International Tax Law Scholarship |
| Provider: | Die Presse and Erste Bank |
| Amount: | EUR 11,900 |
| Info and Availability: | The scholarship will be awarded to the applicants to the Vienna University of Economics and Business LLM in International Tax Law with the best record of achievement, whereby additional qualifications will also be taken into consideration. |
| Contact Info: | Application and Details |
| Return to Top | Belgium | Approved for US Study |
| Provider: | The Belgian American Educational Foundation |
| Amount: | $16,000 stipend, $30,000 for tuition |
| Info and Availability: | - Fellowships for Belgian students to undertake study or research within the US |
| Contact Info: | BAEF.Be |
| Return to Top | Canada | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Canada Canadian Federation of University Women |
| Provider: | Canadian Federation of University Women |
| Amount: | $1,000 to 10,000 |
| Info and Availability: | - Female Canadian citizens - Application deadline: Nov 15 |
| Contact Info: | Fellowships CFUW Head Office ATTN: Fellowships Chair 251 Bank Street, Suite 600 Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1X3 Canada Tel: (613) 234-2732 CFUW.org |
| Return to Top | Egypt | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Citadel scholarship |
| Provider: | Citadel Capital Scholarship Foundation – Egypt |
| Amount: | The Citadel Scholarship funds under two schemes: the full scholarship covering tuition and living expenses and the partial scholarship covering tuition only. The ceiling for tuition fees is 50,000 USD per annum. |
| Info and Availability: | - All Egyptian nationals under the age of 35 are eligible for the Citadel scholarship. |
| Contact Info: | CitadelScholarships.org |
| Return to Top | El Salvador | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Programa Becas FANTEL |
| Provider: | The El Salvador Government |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | - Having a bachelor’s degree. Having obtained a note PAES 8.0 or more than 2 points over the national average note of this test for high school graduates by 2002 and over 1800 points for the high school graduates after that year - If the candidate has completed higher education, has been granted a Merit Units coefficient less than 8.0 or have been placed in the top third of his class - Satisfactorily perform psychological testing and knowledge to establish the implementing agency - Attend interviews as directed by the implementing agency |
| Contact Info: | Fedisal.org |
| Return to Top | Finland | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Finland Pertti Lindfors Legal Studies Fund |
| Provider: | Pertti Lindfors Trustee Emeritus of Finlandia Foundation National |
| Amount: | $3500 |
| Info and Availability: | - Finnish students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a law school within the US and approved by the American Bar Association |
| Contact Info: | Attn: Alvar Kauti Scholarship Committee Chair 75-795 Armour Way Palm Desert, CA 92211-8917 Email: Kauti@earthlink.net |
| Return to Top | Germany | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | The Fulbright |
| Provider: | Germany Fulbright Foundation |
| Amount: | Up to $30,400 |
| Info and Availability: | -German nationality (German-American dual citizenship leads to the exclusion of American provisions) -General university -Good general and academic qualifications -Convincing presentation of the study project in the U.S. -Thorough knowledge of regional studies on Germany and the USA -Active interests outside study -Willingness and ability to communicate with the host country -Good English language skills (evidenced by at least 89 points in the internet-based TOEFL) -At the time of study enrollment in the U.S. (August) completed at least six semesters -For doctoral candidates and graduate candidates: the degree (with lawyers the First State Exam or diploma) at the date of application can not be older than 14 months Age limit 35 years -Will not be funded. Applicants who have a green card or work permit for the U.S. and candidates who only plan a practical course or an internship in the U.S. or in connection with the scholarship in the United States to immigrate and obtain a work permit like) NOTE: Candidates who before the fellowship commences already started to study or do research in the United States can not be considered |
| Contact Info: | Fulbright.de |
| Scholarship Name: | Germany Stiftung des Duetschen Volkes |
| Provider: | Varies |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | Varies |
| Contact Info: | Studienstiftung.de |
| Scholarship Name: | The German Academic Exchange Service |
| Provider: | Varies |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | Varies |
| Contact Info: | The German Academic Exchange |
| Return to Top | Hong Kong | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council |
| Provider: | Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council |
| Amount: | Up to HK $283,000 |
| Info and Availability: | - The Fellowships are for financing outstanding Hong Kong students for overseas postgraduate studies. They are expected to contribute significantly to the development of Hong Kong upon graduation. |
| Contact Info: | Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council Secretariat Room 1217, 12/F. Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road Kowloon 2150 6097 2150 6098 Student Financial Assistant Agency |
| Scholarship Name: | Sir Robert Black Trust Fund |
| Provider: | Sir Robert Black Trust Fund |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | - Established in 1961, the fund provides awards to individuals in pursuit of postgraduate studies or other training programmes at both local or overseas institutions - Applications must be supported by a person in a competent position who is required to certify the candidate’s academic and professional achievement and leadership qualities. Candidates should have resided in Hong Kong for at least 5 years - Recipients are required to return and work in Hong Kong for at least 3 years after completion of the proposed study or training |
| Contact Info: | Sir Robert Black Trust Fund Committee Home Affairs Bureau 34/F Wu Chung House 213 Queen’s Road East Wanchai, Hong Kong 2519 9141 Student Financial Assistant Agency |
| Return to Top | India | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Taraknath Das Foundation |
| Provider: | Taraknath Das Foundation |
| Amount: | $3,500 |
| Info and Availability: | - Indian national - Completed at least one year of graduate study in the U.S. |
| Contact Info: | c/o Southern Asian Institute Columbia University 420 West 118th Street New York, NY 10027 USATel: (212) 854-8017 Download Application |
| Scholarship Name: | Indian Scholarships |
| Provider: | Varies |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | Varies |
| Contact Info: | Indian Scholarship Listings |
| Return to Top | Japan | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Graduate Scholarship for Japanese Women |
| Provider: | College Women’s Association of Japan |
| Amount: | ¥ $3 Million |
| Info and Availability: | - Applicants must be women who are citizens or special permanent residents of Japan, living in Japan from the time of application. Individuals currently studying or living abroad are ineligible. - Applicants must have graduated with a degree from a Japanese university (4 year course) by March 31, 2013 - Applicants must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score from a test taken after October 1, 2010. Scores submitted separately from or after the application will not be accepted TOEFL - Applicants pursuing a graduate degree in the natural sciences, math, medicine or engineering must have a score of at least 570 (CBT 230, IBT 88) - Applicants pursuing a degree in any other field must have a score of at least 600 (CBT 250, IBT 98) IELTS - Applicants pursuing a graduate degree in the natural sciences, math, medicine or engineering must have a score of at least 6.5. - Applicants pursuing a degree in any other field must have a score of at least 7.0 - Applicants must be accepted in a graduate degree program at an accredited, English speaking university or research institution abroad by March 31, 2013 for the 2013-2014 academic year and start within the year 2013 - Applicants who have studied abroad at the college level in an English-speaking institution for more than a total of two (2) academic years are ineligible. - Holders of scholarships greater than ¥1.5 million from other scholarship programs (kigyo ryugaku) are ineligible. Financial aid and awards from the university where the applicant will study may not be subject to the same limitation - Former recipients of CWAJ awards and CWAJ members are ineligible |
| Contact Info: | CWAJ.org |
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| Norway | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Scholarships for Graduate Studies (Master and PhD) in the U.S. |
| Provider: | NORAM Scholarships |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | - Applicants must be Norwegian citizens - Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent degree, by the deadline - Applicants who are taking a 5-year degree (eg: Master of Laws or Master of Education / Master) must have completed at least three years of their training by the deadline - Priority may be given to applicants who have not completed their higher education in the United States |
| Contact Info: | NORAM Scholarship Listings |
| Return to Top | Singapore | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Tan Kah Kee Foundation Scholarships |
| Provider: | Tan Kah Kee Foundation |
| Amount: | S $10,000 for those studying at universities outside Singapore |
| Info and Availability: | - The Foundation has been awarding Postgraduate Scholarship since 1983 - The scholarships are open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are pursuing full-time Master degree or PhD in any discipline, regardless of race or religion - Candidates are appraised on their academic achievements, outstanding personal character and bilingual capabilities - The scholarship will be awarded annually and is bond-free - In line with the spirit of the late Mr Tan Kah Kee’s unfailing community commitment, the importance of contribution to the community cannot be over-emphasized. Not only should the recipients of the award excel in their field of study, but also they should concern for their countrymen and the willingness to serve the community - This prestigious scholarship is based on the student’s academic results as a main criterion |
| Contact Info: | Tan Kah Kee Foundation Level 1, 43 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089856 Telephone: 6222 6620 Facsimile: 6222 631 Additional Information |
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| Sweden | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | The Sweden-America Foundation Fellowship Program |
| Provider: | The Sweden-America Foundation |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | - Every year, the Sweden-America Foundation awards approximately 40 fellowships for Graduate, Postgraduate and Post Doc Studies in the United States and Canada - Swedish citizens with a completed undergraduate degree are eligible to apply |
| Contact Info: | American-Scandinavian Foundation Exchange Division 58 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016, USA Telephone: +1(212) 879 9779 Fax: +1 (212) 249 3444 Email: training@amscan.org Additional Information |
| Return to Top | Switzerland | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Medicus Student Exchange Fund |
| Provider: | Swiss Government |
| Amount: | Up to 5,000 |
| Info and Availability: | - The Swiss Benevolent Society of New York (SBS) administers one-to-three partial grants from a fund established by Dr. Heinrich Medicus to promote student exchange between Switzerland and the United States - The grants are 10 months in length and are not renewable Applicants for a Medicus grant must apply individually for university admission - To be definitely eligible for the grant, the selected candidate must have obtained an official letter of admission by the admissions’ office of the host university (and not by the professor or the department) |
| Contact Info: | Additional Information |
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| Thailand | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Royal Thai Government Scholarships |
| Provider: | The Kingdom of Thailand |
| Amount: | Covers the tuition and registration fees as well as bursary for living expenses |
| Info and Availability: | - Thai student under 35 years of age studying international law - Must commit service to the Thai Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance |
| Contact Info: | Royal Thai Government Scholarships Office of Educational Affairs Royal Thai Embassy 1906 23rd Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20008 USA Tel: (202) 667-9111 |
| Return to Top | Latin America | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Western Hemisphere Fulbright Scholarships |
| Provider: | U.S. Government |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | - Available for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Ecuador, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Mexico, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Colombia, Grenada, Nicaragua, Barbados, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Paraguay, Bolivia, Dominica, Haiti, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Honduras, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Venezuela |
| Contact Info: | Fulbright.state.gov |
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| Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | International Fellowships Program |
| Provider: | The Association of African Universities |
| Amount: | The Fellowship will cover tuition, living allowance, travel, and health insurance |
| Info and Availability: | - Be residents or resident nationals of Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal - Hold a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree as the case may be - Have at least 3 years work experience - Have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities - Possess leadership potential evidenced by their employment or at the community level - Propose to pursue a post-graduate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation’s areas of endeavor - Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their country. - Commit themselves to working on these issues following the end of the Fellowship Period |
| Contact Info: | AAU.org |
| Return to Top | Scandinavia | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | The American Scandinavian Foundation |
| Provider: | The American Scandinavian Foundation |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | - The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers over $500,000 in funding to Scandinavians to undertake study or research programs (usually at the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year - Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by our cooperating organizations. In order to apply submit applications to the appropriate cooperative organization (see below). Awards are made in all fields. - Contact the ASF’s cooperating organizations for specific information regarding eligibility, award size and application deadlines. |
| Contact Info: | The Denmark-America Foundation Nørregade 7A, 1. tv. 1165 Copenhagen K, Denmark Web site: www.wemakeithappen.dk The League of Finnish-American Societies The Icelandic-American Society The Norway-America Association The Sweden-America Foundation |
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| Women | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | AAUW International Fellowships |
| Provider: | The American Association of University Women |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | -International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents - Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported - Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S. - Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office, please call 319/337-1716 ext. 60 or e-mail aauw@act.org |
| Contact Info: | AAUW.org |
| Scholarship Name: | National Organization for Women Legal Defense and Education |
| Provider: | National Organization for Women Legal Defense and Education |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Info and Availability: | - Any graduate studying/intended career in law or public policy - foreign nationals studying in the US - Must demonstrate character, leadership,seriousness of purpose, and service commitment to others |
| Contact Info: | Fund Internships ATTN: Coordinator 99 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013-0 |
| Scholarship Name: | The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund |
| Provider: | World Bank Group |
| Amount: | $7,000 |
| Info and Availability: | - For women who are nationals of a developing country (not a US permanent resident) - At least 25 years of age, plans to return to her country in about two years, and have financial need |
| Contact Info: | The World Bank Group 1818 H Street, NW, Room G-1000 Washington, D.C. 20433 USATel: (202) 473-8751 MMMF@worldbank.org |
| Return to Top | Developing Nations | Approved for US Study |
| Scholarship Name: | Aga Khan Foundation |
| Provider: | Aga Khan Foundation |
| Amount: | Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. |
| Info and Availability: | -The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. - Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study - The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. - Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment - Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest - Preference is given to students under 30 years of age - The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only - The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships - Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum - Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources - Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5% - A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement - The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation. |
| Contact Info: | AKDN.org |
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