International Arbitration Special Merit Scholarship at American University Washington College of Law 2024-25

International Arbitration Special Merit Scholarship:

Eligibility

• The International Arbitration Special Merit Scholarship is aimed at high-achieving students who demonstrate the potential to become leaders in the field of international arbitration.
• This scholarship is specifically available to candidates enrolled in the in-residence track of the LL.M. in International Arbitration and Business Law program. 
• Students in the online/hybrid track may be considered for partial scholarships.

Benefits/Value

• The scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fees for the LL.M. program in International Arbitration and Business Law.
• This fully-funded scholarship provides a significant opportunity for students to pursue advanced legal education without financial constraints.

Application Process

• To apply for the scholarship, candidates must submit a complete LL.M. application along with a full CV, including any publications (if applicable).
• Applicants are required to write two essays:
• An essay addressing their most significant legal case or situation, the impact they’ve made in their practice area, and how the scholarship and the LL.M. program will help them expand that impact.
• An essay explaining how they will contribute to AUWCL after completing the LL.M. studies.
• The application deadline for the fall semester is March 1, and for the spring semester, it is October 1.