Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid
U.S. citizens and permanent residents in the US can apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This request must be submitted before March 1 of each year. It is not necessary to wait for confirmation of admission to the master's degree (LL.M) to apply for financial aid. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply for a loan of up to $ 25,500.00 USD per year in combination with the Ford Federal Direct Loan program, subsidized or unsubsidized. Other aid programs and private loan programs are also available for interested students. The total financial aid for one year may not exceed the established cost of attendance, which includes: tuition, fees, books and living expenses. International students who have a guarantor who is a US citizen may apply for an education loan through private financial entities. For more information about scholarships, you can contact the Financial Aid Office.
Scholarship Opportunities for the Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
The objective of these scholarships is to help professionals who demonstrate financial need, high academic merit and qualify for any of the following categories. Because funds are limited, scholarships will be awarded primarily to applicants that apply early. Candidates may apply for only one scholarship category.
Scholarship Policies:
Scholarship credits are applied at the start of each semester proportionally by reducing the cost of each credit registered that semester. Scholarships are applied throughout the duration of the degree. Scholarships are for tuition only. All applications will be reviewed by the Human Rights and Humanitarian Law program on a rolling basis. Only one scholarship per student, and they are available for all trades of the LL.M.
Tuition Remission Scholarship
Partial Tuition Scholarship
- Partial tuition scholarships are available for a limited number of candidates.
Application Deadline
- The application must be submitted together with your application to the LL.M.
Requirements
- All applicants to the LL.M. can apply to be considered for this scholarship. Preference will be given to those applicants with a strong academic performance in law school, and/or prior legal work experience.
How to apply
- Submit a completed application to the LL.M. program.
Summer Program Scholarship
- The LL.M. in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law will offer two scholarships per semester to two students who have completed the Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law of the Academy. This scholarship will cover 12 credits for the selected candidates. The applicants must meet the eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Participants of the Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.
How to apply
- Same as above.
Inter-American Human Rights Competition Scholarship
- The LL.M. in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law will offer two scholarships per semester to a former participants (Judge, Team Member, Observer, Trainer or Court Official) of the Inter-American Human Rights Contest. This scholarship will cover 12 credits awarded to the selected candidates. The students must meet the eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Ex-Participant (Judge, Team Member, Observer, Trainer or Court Official) of the Inter-American Human Rights Contest.
How to apply
- Same as above.
Civil Society Scholarship
- The LL.M. in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law will offer two scholarships per semester that cover 12 credits for two members of civil society who meet the requirements of scholarship eligibility. Participants must be actively involved in an organization within civil society. This scholarship will be granted only to two beneficiaries.
Requirements
- Active or former member of a civil society organization.
How to apply
- Same as above.
OAS Scholarship
Benefits
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50% Tuition waiver for Scholarship recipients.
Selection Criteria
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The merits and overall credentials of the candidate, including his/her academic and professional background;
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Residents/citizens of OAS-member countries excluding the US;
- Applicants who show the highest potential for impact upon return to their countries of origin.
Eligibility and Application
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To be considered for this scholarship opportunity, an applicant must submit a complete application to the LL.M. program and complete the admission requirements of the American University Washington College of Law for LL.M. students, and also comply with the specific OAS-AUWCL Scholarship requirements.
The Following Applicants are INELIGIBLE for the Scholarship
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Current OAS scholarship holders and citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Please note: Before applying for admission, applicants are encouraged to read the program description, and ensure that the study area fulfills their expectations and interests. Please visit: LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Only applicants who have been admitted to AUWCL will be allowed to apply for scholarship consideration.
Expenses NOT Covered by this Scholarship
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Remaining 50% of tuition fees;
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Travel expenses (to and from the country of study), if applicable;
- Mandatory university fees;
- Cost of books and study materials;
- Health insurance;
- Graduation expenses;
- Visa expenses (where applicable); and
- Any other costs or additional living and study cost not covered by the scholarship.
These above listed expenses as a financial responsibility shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the scholarship recipients and the scholarship recipients will be responsible for payment of the remaining tuition fees and any other costs required by AUWCL.
Applicants to the OAS Scholarship can also apply for the Rowe Fund, which is an educational loan program of the OAS that helps citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean to finance their studies in accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans of up to US$15,000 dollars.