American University 2025 Merit-Based Scholarship

Offered to students with strong academic performance in law school, and/or prior legal work experience. All applicants are automatically considered for a Merit Scholarship when they submit their application. This scholarship decision will be made concurrently with the admissions decision.

• Table of Content
• About American University (AU)
• Merit-Based Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Merit-Based Scholarship
• Merit-Based Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Merit-Based Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About American University (AU)

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities. At AU passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of tomorrow.... continue reading

Merit-Based Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Merit-Based Scholarship

50% tuition scholarship

Merit-Based Scholarship Courses

• Law

Requirements for Merit-Based Scholarship Qualification

• Participated previously in one of AUWCL Summer Programs
• This scholarship is awarded to a candidate in the in-residence track of an eligible LL.M. program.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• A complete application for an LL.M. program at AUWCL, and
• An essay describing a current regional, international or country-specific legal problem and offering your solution to the problem. (no more than 750 words)

For more details, visit American University Scholarship webpage