African Legal Impact Scholarship (Berkeley Law LL.M)
Full-tuition award in the Berkeley Law LL.M Executive Track for students from Africa pursuing advanced legal education.
- Provider
- UC Berkeley School of Law
- Host country
- United States
- Deadline
- Varies by scholarship, with some notifications in mid-December and March for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
- Region
- Americas
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Admitted LL.M. students across various tracks (traditional, executive) with scholarships based on academic merit, citizenship, financial need, and specific program interests (e.g., AI Law, Sub-Saharan Africa, Least Developed Countries, specific regions/countries, work experience). Some require a separate application after admission (African Legal Impact, Scholarship Reconsideration, Matching Consideration).
- Funding
- Tuition Only
- Study level
- Masters
- Deadline
- Varies by scholarship, with some notifications in mid-December and March for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Key eligibility criteria
- Admitted LL.M. students across various tracks (traditional, executive) with scholarships based on academic merit, citizenship, financial need, and specific program interests (e.g., AI Law, Sub-Saharan Africa, Least Developed Countries, specific regions/countries, work experience). Some require a separate application after admission (African Legal Impact, Scholarship Reconsideration, Matching Consideration).
Recorded funding information
- Tuition Only
About the African Legal Impact Scholarship (Berkeley Law LL.M) (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Tuition Only
African Legal Impact Scholarship (Berkeley Law LL.M) eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Admitted LL.M. students across various tracks (traditional, executive) with scholarships based on academic merit, citizenship, financial need, and specific program interests (e.g., AI Law, Sub-Saharan Africa, Least Developed Countries, specific regions/countries, work experience). Some require a separate application after admission (African Legal Impact, Scholarship Reconsideration, Matching Consideration).
African Legal Impact Scholarship (Berkeley Law LL.M) document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the African Legal Impact Scholarship (Berkeley Law LL.M) 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/financial-aid/llm-financial-aid/scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Admitted LL.M. students across various tracks (traditional, executive) with scholarships based on academic merit, citizenship, financial need, and specific program interests (e.g., AI Law, Sub-Saharan Africa, Least Developed Countries, specific regions/countries, work experience). Some require a separate application after admission (African Legal Impact, Scholarship Reconsideration, Matching Consideration).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Varies by scholarship, with some notifications in mid-December and March for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
African Legal Impact Scholarship (Berkeley Law LL.M) deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Varies by scholarship, with some notifications in mid-December and March for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineVaries by scholarship, with some notifications in mid-December and March for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Provider deadline information: Varies by scholarship, with some notifications in mid-December and March for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
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Visit official siteFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the African Legal Impact Scholarship (Berkeley Law LL.M)?+
Admitted LL.M. students across various tracks (traditional, executive) with scholarships based on academic merit, citizenship, financial need, and specific program interests (e.g., AI Law, Sub-Saharan Africa, Least Developed Countries, specific regions/countries, work experience). Some require a separate application after admission (African Legal Impact, Scholarship Reconsideration, Matching Consideration).
What funding does the African Legal Impact Scholarship (Berkeley Law LL.M) offer?+
Listed funding: Tuition Only. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Varies by scholarship, with some notifications in mid-December and March for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/financial-aid/llm-financial-aid/scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Admitted LL.M. students across various tracks (traditional, executive) with scholarships based on academic merit, citizenship, financial need, and specific program interests (e.g., AI Law, Sub-Saharan Africa, Least Developed Countries, specific regions/countries, work experience). Some require a separate application after admission (African Legal Impact, Scholarship Reconsideration, Matching Consideration).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies by scholarship, with some notifications in mid-December and March for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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