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GREAT Scholarships for Kenyan Students of Justice and Law at the University of Edinburgh
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- Various
- Host country
- Kenya
- Region
- Africa
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One lucky Kenyan student studying Justice and Law will be viable for a £10,000 scholarship at the University of Edinburgh through the GREAT Scholarships.
Kenyan students applying to any eligible MSC or LLM program of study within the School of Law shall be entitled to the opportunity.
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the GREAT Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/great-scholarships-for-kenyan-students-of-justice-and-law-at-the-university-of-edinburgh/#h-benefits-of-the-great-scholarships)
- [Eligibility Criteria for Kenyan Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/great-scholarships-for-kenyan-students-of-justice-and-law-at-the-university-of-edinburgh/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-kenyan-students)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/great-scholarships-for-kenyan-students-of-justice-and-law-at-the-university-of-edinburgh/#h-how-to-apply)
Please see the full list of eligible fields:
- LLM in Commercial Law
- LLM in Comparative and European Private Law
- LLM in Corporate Law
- LLM in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
- MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- LLM in European Law
- MSc in Global Crime, Justice and Security
- LLM in Global Environment and Climate Change Law
- LLM in Human Rights
- LLM in Innovation, Technology and the Law
- LLM in Intellectual Property Law
- LLM in International Banking Law and Finance
- LLM in International Economic Law
- LLM in International Law
- LLM in Law
- LLM in Medical Law and Ethics
**Application deadline:** April 21, 2022
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## Benefits of the GREAT Scholarships
Each scholarship will award an amount of £10,000 which will be deducted from successful applicants’ tuition fees and will be tenable for one academic year **.** **Please take note:** **Only one scholar from Kenya shall be granted the award.**
## Eligibility Criteria for Kenyan Students
At the University of Edinburgh, the Scholarship will be awarded to a national and resident of **Kenya** who is accepted for admission on a full-time basis for any taught (on campus) LLM or MSc program listed above within the School of Law.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honors degree.
## How to Apply
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application
The scholarship deadline is **23:59 GMT 21st April 2022.**
In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to ten working days for all system checks to be completed and for access to be granted.
The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd our web based information portal at **[https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk](https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk/)**
When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name and password. If you require assistance, please go to [http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance](http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance)
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in Kenya
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the GREAT Scholarships for Kenyan Students of Justice and Law at the University of Edinburgh?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Kenya for the duration of the programme.
Is the GREAT Scholarships for Kenyan Students of Justice and Law at the University of Edinburgh fully funded?+
Funding model: Tuition Only. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.