Washburn University School of Law L.L.M. Scholarship Information General Scholarships We understand that earning an LL.M. can be expensive. To assist, Washburn Law has compiled this list of funding resources that may help you pay for your degree. Fulbright Program for Foreign Students “A mainstay of America’s public-diplomacy efforts, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world’s finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants insight into U.S. society and values. Many foreign Fulbright grantees are early-career professionals who will return to take leadership positions in their home countries, often working at universities or in government service. More than 1,800 new Foreign Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs each year. Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States.” The Fulbright is applicable to students from over 144 countries, including every country otherwise listed in this document. An interactive list of participating countries can be found at this link (requires Flash). International students wishing to receive a Fulbright award are advised to contact their nation’s embassy with the US. Contact: Institute of International Education U.S. Student Programs Division 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 212-984-5330 http://www.iie.org International Institution of Education Rocky Mountain Regional Contact (covers institutions in Kansas) 475 17th Street Suite 800 Denver, CO 80202 Tel: (303) 837-0788 Fax: (303) 837-1409 Email: [email protected] http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/ http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/current_regional_contact.html Zach Alger Tel: (303) 837-0788 x21 Email:[email protected] Education USA Opportunity Grants Grants pay for test and test preparation fees (including English language proficiency tests such as TOEFL), transportation for in-country testing, LLM application fees (includes courier fees), US visa and visa application fees (including transport to US embassy) and SEVIS fees, postage, transcript translations and certifications, international phone-fax-internet to communicate with schools, transportation to/from US, advanced English lessons, books, a one-time settling-in allowance and a possible top-up toward tuition. Oppurtunity grants may not exceed $10,000 USD. EducationUSA Oppurtunity Grants are competitive and are available for LLM student applicants in these countries: Asia: Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Europe: Belarus, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen Sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe Latin America and Brazil: Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela Contact: See each individual country for specific contact details. The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Scholarship for foreign students to come to the US to study at the graduate level. Candidates must meet 3 criteria: 1. Must be a “new American” in possession of a green card, or if born in the USA both parents must have been born outside the USA. 2. Must be less than 31 years old. 3. Must have either already earned a bachelors or be a senior in college. Contact: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans 224 West 57th St New York, NY 10019 Tel: 212-547-6926 Fax: 212-548-4623 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pdsoros.org Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships “The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships, the Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.” Contact: Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201-3698, USA Tel: +1 847-866-3000 Tel: +1 866-976-8279 (toll-free) http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/Pages/ridefault.aspx Washburn University School of Law L.L.M. Scholarship Information Scholarships with Special Criteria We understand that earning an LL.M. can be expensive. To assist, Washburn Law has compiled this list of funding resources that may help you pay for your degree. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages Contact: AAUW 1111 Sixteenth St. NW Washington, DC 20036 202.785.7700 800.326.2289 email: [email protected] http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/ The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. The MMMF also typically invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor. A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant (2013/2014) if she meets all the following criteria: 1. Has a record of service to women and children and a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries resides in the U.S. or Canada at the time she submits the application 2. Is enrolled (in residence) at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2012-2013, and intends to be enrolled for the 2013-2014 academic year 3. Will use the grant toward the completion of her degree is a national of a lower or middle income developing member country, as designated by the MMMF Country Eligibility List 4. Is not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Landed Immigrant 5. Intends to return to her country (or other developing country) within two years of 6. completing use of the MMMF grant and perform at least two years of service 7. Demonstrates financial need and satisfactory academic performance 8. Is at least 25 years old by December 31, 2012 9. Is not related to a World Bank Group staff member or his/her spouse Contact: Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) World Bank Family Network 1818 H Street NW, MSN J2-202 Washington DC, 20433 USA Email: [email protected] http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us.html The Point Foundation Application Deadline: February Application forms and guidelines The application process is open to all LGBT college students from the US or any foreign country and a Point Scholarship covers tuition, books, supplies, room and board, transportation and living expenses, and is set up with the individual college to meet the needs of the Point Scholar. In exchange, all Point Scholars agree to maintain a high level of academic performance and give back to the LGBT community through the completion of an individual community service project. Each Point Scholar makes a personal investment in their own future by either working while studying or acquiring debt to help finance their education. Contact: Point Foundation 5757 Wilshire Blvd Suite 370 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone 866-33-POINT (866-337-6468) Fax 866-39-POINT (866-397-6468) email:[email protected] http://www.pointfoundation.org/eligibility Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women and Children Provides financial assistance to single mother students who meet the following criteria: Must be a woman, at least 17 years of age Must be a mother, with minor children must be enrolled in a skills training, ESL, or GED program; or pursuing a technical/vocational degree, an associate's degree, a first bachelor's degree, or a professional/master's/doctoral degree. Must be enrolled in an accredited program during the 2013-2014 academic year must be low-income (annual family income less than $18,000 for a family of 2; less than $24,000 for a family of 3; less than $27,000 for a family of 4) Contact: Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation PO Box 769 Granby, MA 01033 http://patsyminkfoundation.org/edsupport.html International Federation of University Women IFUW fellowships and grants are open to women graduates who are members of IFUW’s national federations and associations and to IFUW Independent Members.. Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral program and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify.