My background: I came into college with ~$20k in merit-based money and ended up winning another $50k (thus far) on top of that. This is an awesome post. Send over the info and I'll check it out for sure! I had decent stats, but they were not great. [–]I9T1997 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). However, I wanted to add an addendum for people who didn't enter college with a ton of money in scholarships (and could use some). If you are interested in heritage law and the impact of destruction of heritage on human rights, then this programme might be of interest to you. Particularly qualified candidates have the chance to receive the Anna Eggert bursary for Gender, Conflict and Human Rights if they are applying for the programme entitled Gender, Conflict and Human Rights LLM. All scholarships are awarded for 2 years and are granted based on the academic performance of applicants as well as their answers in the application process. This scholarship is offered every year and 2019 will be the 12th year in a row that this scholarship has been awarded. The scholarship grants 1500 USD to at least two scholars. Then I applied for a full scholarship where I had to write an 800 word essay. See the website for more information on how to apply for one of these human rights courses and scholarships. I'm just kinda confused on the rec letters. You must also be a resident of the UK or EU. 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Hayashi Memorial Scholarship, European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), American- Scandinavian Foundation- Fellowships/Grants to Study in Scandinavia, Government of Canada International Scholarships Programs, By continuing, you accept the privacy policy. If you are looking to study the Master of Human Rights Law programme at the University of Melbourne, you can apply or this scholarship. I had a 29 on my ACT, a 4.6 GPA (honors, AP Classes, lots of B's). © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. This should go without saying, but make sure your applications are neat! Candidates simply need to apply for the programme in accordance with the January deadline. Don't underestimate scholarships that don't list how much they're worth. This is a wonderful school in the low 100s ranking-wise. There are also other law scholarships which you can see on the website. At the University of Groningen, you can study the International Human Rights Law LLM, as well as a number of other law programmes, and be eligible for the EU Talent Grant Law. Whether you are a Canadian citizen looking to study internationally or a non-Canadian citizen looking to study in Canada, the Canadian government provides a number of funding opportunities. See if the local library has resources. You will also need letters of recommendation which show your experience and to complete an Application for Financial Assistance. For students interested in either the M.A. Another thing to consider is studying abroad - there are TONS of scholarships for study abroad, and since it's viewed as a "rich kid" thing, lots of people just don't think they can do it so they never apply. [–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (1 child). At Birkbeck University you can apply to study either an MA or LLM in Human Rights. The Lund University Global Scholarship Programme recognises top academic students form outside the EU. stories. A private college in NY. They may have to change a few sentences between letters, but in general, they all stay pretty much the same. Moderator | Technology Professional & Parent. If do this right, you can literally ask them for money, because they have money earmarked for student use. [–]othertimelinesPitt - Social Work/English/Law[S] 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago* (0 children). The value of this scholarship is £2,770. But, this opportunity at this phase of my life means I can actually make this happen. At this university, you can apply to study the International Law and Human Rights programme. I’m going to law school. About the courseThe MSc in Law and Finance (MLF) is taught jointly by the Law Faculty and the Saïd Business School. Going to school probs for 5 years, and eventually that just might be what I'll end up paying if Financial Aid sucks, after those years. A lot of the ones for current students begin in your junior year, but you can definitely start looking now. Grants are available for NGOs and institutions as well as students. Both national and international students are eligible and you can find out more about how to apply on the website. The State Administration of Market Regulation has kicked off investigations into the Alibaba Group, laying claim that the company has been involved in monopolistic conduct such as "forced exclusivity" by requiring e-commerce merchants to pick only one platform as their exclusive distribution channel, according to the South China Morning Post. The ECCHR is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to enforcing civil and human rights worldwide. My guidance counselor also literally told me not to apply to a scholarship I ended up winning. Our diverse and innovative curriculum offers a first rate legal education that balances traditional areas of practice with emerging fields of specialization. Your financial aid will not get cut until you have enough financial aid and scholarships to get you above the COA. A number of awards are offered to new applicants for full-time study starting in September. There are also a number of scholarships for International students such as the Academic Excellence Scholarship which grants up to £10,000 for the first year of study. Two awards will be granted each year, one for an essay in English and one for an essay in Spanish. Good post. Finally, there is also an Assistant Stipend for students working as teachers or administrative assistants whilst studying. The scholarships are based on academic merit. Yeah, research is a great way to get money as a student! I think the trick is to have good extracurricular activities and stand out on your application, [–]Rich123321 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (3 children), An a in honors is a 5.0. You can see all the information about these scholarships on the webpage. Colleges & Departments. In order to apply you must make a formal application for the programme and, on receiving the offer, eligible students will be invited to apply for the scholarship. Because of this, international students will have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to cover their tuition fees. [–]PM_ME_NUDES_GIRLS__- 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child), [–]chevybowUmass Alum | B.S CS 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Apply to as many as possible, but remember that it's not possible to apply to all of them. [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). If you're in/near a major city, there is probably a specific Community Foundation that indexes and manages many of them.