The African Legal Impact Scholarship was developed to encourage enrollment of students from Africa seeking advanced legal education in University of California, Berkeley. Because funds are extremely limited, the African Legal Impact Scholarship can only be provided to two outstanding applicants each year.
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African Legal Impact Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Country to study | United States |
| School to study | University of California |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | University of California |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of African Legal Impact Scholarship
This is a full-tuition waiver. Recipients will be responsible for paying only the $1,000 seat deposit, plus travel and living expenses.
Requirements for African Legal Impact Scholarship Qualification
African Legal Impact LL.M Scholarship awards are based on:
- Citizenship or primary residence in Africa
- Academic merit
- A Statement of Intention describing what the scholarship recipient plans on accomplishing in Africa after graduating from the LL.M. professional track
- Students must be admitted to the LL.M. professional track program before they can apply for this scholarship. Scholarship application instructions will be provided to eligible admitted students.
- Recipients must maintain a minimum grade standard of ‘P’ (pass) or higher in all classes during the first semester in order to maintain scholarship eligibility during the second semester.
Documents Required for Application
Application Deadlines:
- 1st November 2023 for option A (spring start)
- 18th December 2023 for option B (summer start)
Application Deadline
December 18, 2023How to Apply
For more details, visit University Of California website.
