Scholarships

Master's & LLM Scholarships

We are thrilled to offer various departmental scholarships that are available for Graduate Legal Studies students and are awarded by the admissions committee based on a student’s demonstrated ability. We recommend submitting all application materials as early as possible. 

All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. Admission decisions are made without regard to a student’s ability to meet the financial obligations of their individual program.

Students may also want to consider external sources of funding; explore the resources below for additional financial aid opportunities. 

• Merit/Departmental Scholarships

  All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. Admission decisions are made without regard to a student’s ability to meet the financial obligations of their individual program.

  Students will be notified of any awards with their acceptance letters, or through an official e-mail if a scholarship award is allocated after an admission decision is made.

• External Scholarship Opportunities

  Students may want to explore other options when considering the financial responsibilities of their studies. Our students could possibly qualify for other scholarships through private grants and foundations. The following list of resources may be helpful in financing your graduate legal education. This should serve as a starting point and is by no means exhaustive. Each prospective student is encouraged to explore all funding options available. Additionally, please visit the website of the DU Financial Aid Office to continue exploring scholarship possibilities.

  • LLM-guide.com provides an overview of LL.M. funding options and could be helpful to begin your scholarship exploration.

  • Department of Human Development, Education and Culture of the Organization of American States Scholarships and Loans
    Available only to OAS citizens and residents.
• Funding for International Students
  • Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation
    Scholarships for students from Greece.

  • American Association of University Women Educational Foundation Fellowships and Grants
    Advances educational and professional opportunities for women around the globe.

  • American-Scandinavian Foundation
    For students from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden.

  • Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program
    Offers micro-grants for students studying with a focus on Human Rights.

  • Australian Federation of University Women Scholarships & Fellowships
    Available for women who have studied in Queensland, Australia.

  • Australian Federation of Graduate Women
    Scholarships for women who are Australian citizens.

  • Becas Chile 
    Scholarships for students from Chile.

  • Baltic America Freedom Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program 
    Provides financial support to Lithuanians, Latvians and Estonians who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the U.S.

  • Brain Capital LL.M. Education Fund 
    Financing program for German LL.M. students.

  • Canadian Federation of University Women 
    Scholarships for students from Canada.

  • COLFUTURO 
    Scholarships for students from Colombia.

  • College Women’s Association of Japan
    Graduate scholarship for Japanese women.

  • Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia
    Scholarships for Mexican citizens.

  • Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
    Scholarship program for students from Brazil.

  • DAAD
    Scholarships for German citizens.

  • Denmark-America Foundation & the Fulbright Commission 
    Grants and advising for Danes and Americans.

  • Égide
    International exchange programs for French students and interns studying abroad.

  • Finlandia Foundation National
    Administrates grants and scholarships to celebrate, support, and strengthen Finnish heritage and Finnish-American culture and traditions.

  • Fulbright Grant

  • Fulbright Grants for Israeli Doctoral Students

  • Fulbright Grants for Students from Turkey

  • Fulbright Institute of International Education

  • Fulbright Program for Students from the Middle East and North Africa

  • Fulbright Scholarship for Belgian Citizens

  • Fulbright Scholarship for Japanese Citizens

  • Fulbright Scholarship for German Students

  • Golden Key National Honor Society Member Scholarship
    Grants scholarships to visionary students who “dream big, and never, ever stop.”

  • Houtan Scholarship Foundation 
    Scholarships for students from all origins who have high academic performance and proven interest in promoting Iran’s culture, heritage, language and civilization.

  • Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
    For students from certain countries based on their potential for leadership and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

  • Organization of American States Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
    Helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies or research at accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans.

  • International Federation of University Women
    Scholarships for women from Australia, France, Great Britain, India, Israel, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland and USA.

  • International Student Organization in the USA
    A list of scholarships for international students attending school in the United States.

  • Iranian American Bar Association
    Law School Scholarship for students of Iranian heritage.

  • Iranian-American Scholarship Fund
    Provides scholarships to full-time students who are citizens of Iran and attend undergraduate and graduate schools in the United States.

  • Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowships & Grants
    Scholarships for students who are Polish citizens.

  • Mackenzie King Scholarships
    Available for students from Canada.

  • Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Program
    Awards scholarships to Indian students with a consistently good academic record.

  • National University of Ireland
    Available for Irish students.

  • Norway-America Association
    Scholarship program for students from Norway.

  • Organization of Istanbul Armenians Scholarship
    Students of Armenian descent with an excellent academic record are qualified to apply.

  • Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
    Honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States.

  • Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) International
    A program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.

  • Point Foundation
    Empowers LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential to make a significant impact on society.

  • Postgrad Solutions Global LL.M. Study Bursary 
    Helps students fund their chosen Master of Laws program anywhere in the world.
  • Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
    Supports students who demonstrate a commitment to the study of natural resources law.
  • Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
    Invests in future leaders and philanthropists by funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study.
  • Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship 
    Provide the opportunity to Indian students to broaden their vision abroad and improve their skills.
  • Serbian Bar Association of America 
    Scholarships for individuals of Serbian birth or ancestry and/or their spouses.
  • Turkish Educational Foundation Foreign
    Scholarships for graduate students from Turkey.

  • Ukrainian American Bar Association Scholarship
    For law school students of Ukrainian descent and residents of Ukraine who attend law school in the U.S.

  • World Bank Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
    Awarded to students who promote economic development and shared prosperity through investing in education and developing human resources in the developing world.

  • World Bank Group Family Network Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
    Provides grants to women from developing and middle-income countries to further their education and strengthen the professional and leadership skills they need to improve the lives of women and children. 

  • World Wildlife Fund’s Education for Nature Program
    Open to students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Continuing JD Students

Named Scholarships

Continuing JD students are encouraged to apply for our named scholarships, which are awarded on an annual basis and range from $1,000 to $25,000.

Named Scholarships