External Scholarships for LL.M. Students

Scholarship Source Description Country/Region
American Association of University Women (AAUW) International fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women. Fellowships support graduate or postgraduate studies at accredited institutions. Non-US citizens or permanent residents
Council on Foreign Relations / International Affairs Fellowship Program Offers unique opportunities for mid-career professionals focusing on international relations. US Citizens
EducationUSA Offers grants for students seeking foreign degrees.  
Fulbright Foreign Student Program Provides scholarships for US study. LLM applicants should apply through their home country Fulbright Commission or the US Embassy.  
Laura Bassi Scholarship Established with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed, within their disciplines. The scholarships are open to every discipline and are awarded twice a year: Dec and April.   
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans  A merit-based fellowship exclusively for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school in the United States.  
Point Foundation  Scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development programs and events.  
Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Program An opportunity for outstanding scholars from selected countries who have no other means of financing their studies, to pursue postgraduate education. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Uganda
International Peace Scholarship Fund A fund established to provide scholarships for women from other countries for graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. The maximum award amount is $12,500.  
The Richard A. Horovitz Fund for Professional Development Grants a one-time award to one or two students for graduate study for a 12 month period. The amount of the award ranges from $6,000 to $12,000. Sub-Saharan Africa
The Inlaks Scholarship Awards scholarships to talented young students for studying abroad. India
College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) Scholarships Awards travel grants and scholarships for women study overseas. Japan
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Finances graduate and post-graduate studies for professionals working in economic and social development fields. Japan
The American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships for Danish Citizens Awards stipends of up to $10,000 to individuals to Danish graduate students and post-graduates who study in the U.S. Denmark
The Finnish-American Union of Associations Grants Offers 5 different scholarships/grants for Finnish students pursuing postgraduate studies at an American University. Finland
The Norway-America Association Scholarships Offers scholarships to Norwegian citizens for graduate studies in the USA. Norway
The Belgian American Educational Foundation Inc. LLM Scholarship Offers up to $50,000 in tuition and health insurance funding for Belgian students pursuing an LLM degree in the US. Belgium
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes ERP Scholarship Offers a scholarship for German university graduates to study within the US. Germany
The Finlandia Foundation Tyyni Kalervo Scholarship Fund Provides financial assistance primarily for students from Finland, wishing to pursue higher education in the United States. Finland
Fernand Lazard Foundation Offers a  €20,000 scholarship to those who have earned their degree in Belgium and are citizens of the European Union who are pursuing education outside of Belgium. Belgium
Georges Lurcy Fellowships Awards grants for French Students to continue their studies and research for one year at a US university. France
Haniel Scholarship Program Offers up to eight scholarships every year for German students to pursue business-related postgraduate study outside of Europe. Germany
Vocatio Belgian Scholarship A scholarship that supports Belgians in their vocations. Belgium
Norwegian State Education Fund Government sponsored scholarships and loans. Norway
Swiss Benevolent Society of New York / Pellegrini Scholarships Awards scholarships and grants to Swiss citizens on the basis of need and merit for education above the high school level. Switzerland
The Italian Student Loan Fund Provides financial assistance to Italian graduates wanting to make postgraduate studies in the US. Italy
A Fundação Estudar Offers scholarships for Brazilian students studying within the US. Brazil
GuateFuturo Funding Opportunity Provides financial support to increase the possibilities of Guatemalan citizens to access high-quality postgraduate study programs abroad. Guatemala
Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund An educational loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS) that helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies or research in accredited universities across the US by awarding interest-free loans of up to $15,000 dollars. Latin America & the Caribbean
National Council for Science and Technology, Mexico Provides Mexican students with the opportunity to obtain both a partial scholarship and a partial loan.  Mexico
Han Kun Youth Legal Scholarship Awards scholarships to students who graduated from officially recognized universities in China to pursue an LLM degree overseas. China
Excellence Path Scholarship Program Funds study for Saudi nationals in order to advance their education. Saudi Arabia
John Peters Humphrey Student Fellowships Awards fellowships to Canadian students to permit them to pursue graduate studies at leading academic institutions worldwide. Canada
OAS Academic Scholarship Program Awards scholarships for one year of graduate study to students from select countries.  
Global LLM Study Bursary Awards 5 scholarships to LLM students who write a 200-word short essay.  
Fellowships Fund Inc Awards scholarships to women who have graduated from a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies anywhere in the world. Australia
Hegg Hoffet Fund for Displaced Women Graduates Awards scholarships to women who have been displaced as a result of war, political upheaval or other serious emergencies.  
Margaret McNamara Education Grants Offer multiple education grants for women age 25+ for graduate study.  
Bakala Foundation Offer scholarships to citizens or permanent residents of the Czech Republic who wish to study at a foreign university. Czech Republic
BUNAC Educational Scholarship Trust Scholarships which offer financial assistance to UK passport holders looking to undertake postgraduate study in the USA or Canada. United Kingdom
FirstRand Scholarship Foundation A scholarship available to previously disadvantaged South African citizens for postgraduate study outside of South Africa. South Africa
Rafael del Pino Foundation Multiple scholarships available for Spanish students seeking postgraduate study. Spain
John S. Latsis Ileians’ Scholarships Foundation Postgraduate scholarships available to students who graduated from high school in Greece. Greece
The OAS Academic Scholarship Program  Offers $10,000 scholarships for graduate study for students from member countries. Latin America & the Caribbean