University of Washington School of Law Scholarships for Developing Countries in USA, 2017 for Master

The University of Washington and TRACE International invite application for TRACE Scholar Program to pursue studies related to strategies and tools for increasing transparency and reducing corruption. The scholarship is available for an international lawyer from a developing country.

This LLM scholarship is aimed at developing exceptional young leaders in the field of anti-corruption who are committed to advancing commercial transparency.

The University of Washington School of Law aspires to be the best public law school in the nation and one of the world’s most respected centres for interdisciplinary legal studies.

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University of Washington School of Law Scholarships for Developing Countries in USA, 2017 for Master Founded in 1861, University of Washington is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Seattle (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Washington. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bothell, Tacoma. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Washington (UW) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Washington (UW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 158 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following guidelines

  • A first degree in law or equivalent

  • Is a national from either a low or lower-middle income developing country (as defined by the World Bank)

  • Will make a commitment to return to applicant’s home country to work for a period of 2-3 years

  • Strong English skills. The following minimum score is required, (test scores must be less than two years old):

    • 580 TOEFL
    • 92 TOEFLiBT

  • Note: Candidate may take the TOEFL after submitting his or her application if scheduling does not permit an earlier testing.

  • Evidence of leadership skills

  • Willingness to participate in interviews via Skype

  • Ready to commence studies in late August 2017 for a period of one year

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Application Process

Applications must be submitted by e-mail. Candidates should submit the following materials. The applicant should submit all of her materials, if possible, in one email or mailing. Please send documents in MS-Word, pdf or text file format. Do not send jpeg, gif or other photo scans.

  • Cover sheet
  • At least two letters of recommendation from legal professionals in the home country. References may be submitted via email to traceuw-at-uw.edu
  • Official transcripts and degree statements.
  • Resume or CV; and
  • A personal statement of 2-3 pages which describes the applicant’s interest and experience in dealing with anti-corruption and a description of how such a scholarship will further his or her work to combat corruption in the applicant’s home country
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