{"id":8906,"date":"2022-05-22T02:27:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T20:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=8906"},"modified":"2026-09-15T08:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:45:28","slug":"law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships for Law Students to Study Abroad in 2027-28"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Rs. 1.14 crore (USD 120,000) Inlaks award and Rs. 26.32 lakh Rhodes stipend top scholarships for law students abroad.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Chevening 2027-28, for UK LLMs, closes 6 October 2026; the portal is live right now.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Knight-Hennessy at Stanford (covers JD and LLM) also closes 6 October 2026, fully funded for up to 3 years.<\/li>\n\n    <li>National Overseas Scholarship covers Rs. 14.63 lakh\/year; Round 2 for 2026-27 is expected September-October 2026.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian LLB, BA LLB, and law graduates planning an LLM, JD, or law-related master&#8217;s abroad for the 2027 intake.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#Why_Scholarships_for_Law_Students_Matter\" title=\"Why Scholarships for Law Students Matter\">Why Scholarships for Law Students Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#Government_Prestigious_International_Scholarships_for_Law_Students\" title=\"Government &amp; Prestigious International Scholarships for Law Students\">Government &amp; Prestigious International Scholarships for Law Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#University-Specific_Scholarships_for_Law_Students\" title=\"University-Specific Scholarships for Law Students\">University-Specific Scholarships for Law Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#Trust_Foundation_Scholarships_for_Law_Students\" title=\"Trust &amp; Foundation Scholarships for Law Students\">Trust &amp; Foundation Scholarships for Law Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#Scholarships_for_Law_Students_Amount_Comparison\" title=\"Scholarships for Law Students: Amount Comparison\">Scholarships for Law Students: Amount Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#How_to_Apply_for_Scholarships_for_Law_Students_Abroad\" title=\"How to Apply for Scholarships for Law Students Abroad\">How to Apply for Scholarships for Law Students Abroad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Miss_a_Deadline\" title=\"What to Do If You Miss a Deadline\">What to Do If You Miss a Deadline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#3_Takeaways_on_Scholarships_for_Law_Students_to_Study_Abroad\" title=\"3 Takeaways on Scholarships for Law Students to Study Abroad\">3 Takeaways on Scholarships for Law Students to Study Abroad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/law-scholarships-for-indian-students-abroad\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Scholarships_for_Law_Students\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships for Law Students\">Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships for Law Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6a6835e\" id=\"strong-why-scholarships-for-law-students-matter-strong\" data-block-id=\"6a6835e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Scholarships_for_Law_Students_Matter\"><\/span><strong>Why Scholarships for Law Students Matter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A law degree from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.ox.ac.uk\/content\/listing-page\/graduate-scholarships-listing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hls.harvard.edu\/sfs\/financial-aid\/outside-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard<\/a>, or Dalhousie signals global-standard legal training, and the Bar Council of India recognizes degrees from many accredited foreign universities, so returning to practice in India remains possible after meeting BCI&#8217;s eligibility rules. The real barrier is cost: a foreign law degree typically runs Rs. 30-50 lakh in tuition alone. Scholarships for law students close that gap, and several of the biggest ones are open for applications right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of applicants ask a version of this same question in the<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/are-there-scholarships-available-for-my-profile-and-what-can-i-do-to-strengthen-my-application-such-as-preparing-sops-or-other-recommendations-in-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/are-there-scholarships-available-for-my-profile-and-what-can-i-do-to-strengthen-my-application-such-as-preparing-sops-or-other-recommendations-in-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LeapScholar community<\/a>: what scholarships actually fit their profile, and how do you make an SOP strong enough to win one. The answer changes by scholarship type, so here is a clear breakdown before you commit to a country or course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c15dd2e\" id=\"strong-government-amp-prestigious-international-scholarships-for-law-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"c15dd2e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Prestigious_International_Scholarships_for_Law_Students\"><\/span><strong>Government &amp; Prestigious International Scholarships for Law Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These government-funded scholarships for law students cover LLM and law-related master&#8217;s programs at top universities, and most fund tuition, living costs, and airfare in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-380a0f6\" id=\"strong-chevening-scholarship-uk-strong\" data-block-id=\"380a0f6\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Chevening Scholarship (UK)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/chevening-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevening Scholarship<\/a> is the UK government&#8217;s flagship award and one of the most competitive scholarships for law students pursuing a one-year LLM or law-related master&#8217;s at universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE. Selection weighs leadership, networking ability, and a credible plan to apply your law degree back in India, not academic marks alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2027-28 Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chevening Scholarship (India)<\/td><td>Indian citizen, bachelor&#8217;s degree, minimum 2 years&#8217; work experience<\/td><td>Full tuition, monthly stipend, airfare, visa costs<\/td><td>6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC (applications open now)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Chevening is essay-led, not transcript-led. Indian applicants compete within a country-specific quota, which provides a meaningfully better shot than the global 2-3% acceptance rate suggests, but only if all four essays tell one consistent story about your legal career plan.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevening.org\/scholarship\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chevening.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-348e7ed\" id=\"strong-great-scholarship-uk-strong\" data-block-id=\"348e7ed\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>GREAT Scholarship (UK)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/great-scholarship-2025-scholarships-to-study-in-the-uk-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The GREAT Scholarship<\/a>, run by the UK Government with the British Council, offers partial funding for postgraduate law programs, including LLM courses, at more than 25 participating UK universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishcouncil.in\/study-uk\/scholarships\/great-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GREAT Scholarship (India)<\/a><\/td><td>Indian citizen with a UG degree, English proficiency<\/td><td>Rs. 12.90 lakh (GBP 10,000) toward tuition<\/td><td>Varies by institution; confirm on each university&#8217;s page<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0Because GREAT only covers tuition, run the full cost of living in that specific UK city before you count on it as your primary funding source. A GBP 10,000 award goes much further in a city like Dundee than in London, so factor location into your shortlist, not just the university&#8217;s ranking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/study-uk.britishcouncil.org\/scholarships-funding\/great-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study-uk.britishcouncil.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-60ba5e6\" id=\"strong-fulbright-nehru-masters-fellowship-usa-strong\" data-block-id=\"60ba5e6\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Fulbright-Nehru Master&#8217;s Fellowship (USA)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usief.org.in\/fulbright-fellowships\/fellowships-for-indian-citizen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USIEF-administered fellowship funds<\/a> a master&#8217;s degree in the US, including International Legal Studies and related law fields, for early-career professionals with leadership potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2027-28 Application Window<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fulbright-Nehru Master&#8217;s Fellowship<\/td><td>4-year UG degree, 3 years&#8217; work experience, leadership record<\/td><td>J-1 visa support, full tuition, living costs, airfare<\/td><td>2026-27 cycle closed mid-July 2026. The 2027-28 cycle is expected to open around February 2027, with a deadline in mid-July 2027 based on past cycles.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0The three-year work experience requirement is checked strictly against your employment dates, not your total legal career narrative. Applicants sometimes lose time assembling a strong SOP before confirming they actually cross the experience threshold; verify your eligible start date on USIEF&#8217;s page first.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usief.org.in\/fulbright-fellowships\/fellowships-for-indian-citizen\/fulbright-nehru-masters-fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">usief.org.in<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-de89d8f\" id=\"strong-commonwealth-masters-scholarship-uk-strong\" data-block-id=\"de89d8f\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Commonwealth Master&#8217;s Scholarship (UK)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/foreign-commonwealth-development-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK&#8217;s Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office<\/a>, this award is one of the more accessible fully funded scholarships for law students from India pursuing an LLM or a related one-year master&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commonwealth Master&#8217;s Scholarship<\/td><td>Upper second-class UG degree, unable to independently afford UK study<\/td><td>Full tuition, airfare, monthly stipend, thesis allowance<\/td><td>Opened 8 September 2026, closes 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0Commonwealth explicitly requires you to demonstrate you cannot otherwise afford UK study, unlike Chevening, which doesn&#8217;t ask for a financial-need statement. Build that case with specific numbers (family income, existing loan commitments) rather than a general statement of hardship.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk\/scholarships\/commonwealth-masters-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4c151a3\" id=\"strong-national-overseas-scholarship-nos-sc-st-candidates-strong\" data-block-id=\"4c151a3\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>National Overseas Scholarship (NOS): SC\/ST Candidates<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, NOS is one of India&#8217;s most generous government-funded scholarships for law students from SC, ST, and other eligible categories, covering LLM study at QS Top 500 universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2027-28 Application Window<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/socialjustice.gov.in\/schemes\/28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)<\/a><\/td><td>SC\/ST\/DNT applicants, family income \u2264 Rs. 8 lakh, unconditional offer from a QS Top 500 university<\/td><td>Rs. 14.63 lakh\/year maintenance (USD 15,400) or Rs. 12.77 lakh\/year in the UK (GBP 9,900), plus tuition, airfare, visa costs<\/td><td>The 2026-27 Round 1 closed on 2 June 2026; Round 2 typically runs September-October 2026. The full 2027-28 cycle is expected to open on nosmsje.gov.in around February-March 2027.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0NOS ranks applicants by the QS ranking of the university on your offer letter, so a conditional offer from a lower-ranked safety school can cost you a slot even if your academic profile is strong. Secure your best possible offer before the portal opens rather than applying with a placeholder admit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source:<\/strong>\u00a0nosmsje.gov.in<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-dd64d07\" id=\"strong-university-specific-scholarships-for-law-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"dd64d07\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University-Specific_Scholarships_for_Law_Students\"><\/span><strong>University-Specific Scholarships for Law Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>University-funded scholarships for law students are attached directly to the LLM or JD program you&#8217;re admitted to, so you generally can&#8217;t apply separately without an offer in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2027-28 Application Window<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/knight-hennessy.stanford.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program<\/a><\/td><td>Stanford University (covers JD, LLM)<\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s degree earned Jan 2020 or later; admission to a Stanford graduate program<\/td><td>Full tuition (up to 3 years), living stipend, travel grant<\/td><td>2027 cohort applications open now, close 6 October 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.nyu.edu\/global\/hauser\/hauserglobalscholars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hauser Global Scholars Program<\/a><\/td><td>NYU School of Law (LLM)<\/td><td>Outstanding full-time LLM applicant; selected by faculty committee, no separate form<\/td><td>Full tuition, living stipend, travel stipend<\/td><td>For Fall 2027 entry: apply to the full-time LLM by 15 January 2027 for scholarship priority consideration (final LLM submission deadline 1 April 2027)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/schulich.yorku.ca\/student-life-services\/financial-aid\/undergraduate-scholarships-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schulich Entrance Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Dalhousie Law School (JD)<\/td><td>Admission to JD program, plus academic excellence, public service, or financial need<\/td><td>Rs. 42.84 lakh (CAD 63,000) total over 3 years, Rs. 14.28 lakh\/year<\/td><td>JD applications for Fall 2027 entry are due 10 January 2027; completing the JD form by this date automatically enters you for entrance scholarships, no separate application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.nyu.edu\/graduateadmissions\/scholarshipprograms\/llmscholarshipsandawards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podell Global Graduate Legal Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>NYU School of Law (LLM)<\/td><td>Citizens of low\/lower-middle-income countries, strong academics, financial need<\/td><td>Full tuition, living expenses, round-trip airfare<\/td><td>Rolling; no fixed annual deadline published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auckland.ac.nz\/en\/study\/scholarships-and-awards\/find-a-scholarship\/university-of-auckland-india-high-achievers-scholarship-1143-all.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>University of Auckland (incl. LLM)<\/td><td>Indian citizens, strong academic record, GPE 6.00+<\/td><td>Rs. 11 lakh (NZD 20,000) toward tuition<\/td><td>For Semester 1 2027 intake: opened 9 September 2026, closes 21 October 2026 (applications open now)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0University-specific scholarships are awarded from your admission pool, not a separate applicant pool, so the LLM or JD application itself is the scholarship application. Submit ahead of the priority deadline in each row, not the final admission deadline, since scholarship consideration usually closes earlier than general admission.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Sources:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/knight-hennessy.stanford.edu\/admission\/before-you-apply\/dates-and-deadlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">knight-hennessy.stanford.edu<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.nyu.edu\/global\/hauser\/hauserglobalscholars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">law.nyu.edu (Hauser)<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dal.ca\/faculty\/law\/programs\/jd-admissions\/financial-support\/scholarships.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dal.ca (Schulich)<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auckland.ac.nz\/en\/study\/scholarships-and-awards\/find-a-scholarship\/university-of-auckland-india-high-achievers-scholarship-1143-all.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">auckland.ac.nz<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a0fbaf7\" id=\"strong-trust-amp-foundation-scholarships-for-law-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"a0fbaf7\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trust_Foundation_Scholarships_for_Law_Students\"><\/span><strong>Trust &amp; Foundation Scholarships for Law Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Private trusts fund some of the most generous scholarships for law students studying abroad, and several specifically support women in law and first-generation applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-12acccf\" id=\"strong-felix-scholarship-uk-strong\" data-block-id=\"12acccf\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Felix Scholarship (UK)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Managed by the Felix Trust, this scholarship supports Indian students from underprivileged backgrounds pursuing postgraduate study, including LLM, at Oxford, Reading, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soas.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOAS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2027-28 Application Window<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Felix Scholarship (India)<\/td><td>First-class UG degree, underprivileged background, financial need<\/td><td>Full course fees, Rs. 24.51 lakh (GBP 19,000), living grant, one return flight<\/td><td>For 2027-28 entry, Oxford&#8217;s funding deadline is expected December 2026\/January 2027 (course-specific); SOAS and Reading open a separate Felix application around January-March 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0At Oxford, applying for your course by its funding deadline automatically enters you for Felix, no extra form. At SOAS and Reading, you must submit a distinct Felix application after receiving your offer, so don&#8217;t assume admission alone covers you at those two.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.felixscholarship.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">felixscholarship.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-721c1ca\" id=\"strong-rhodes-scholarship-strong\" data-block-id=\"721c1ca\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Rhodes Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The world&#8217;s oldest international scholarship funds full-time postgraduate study at Oxford, including the BCL or MPhil in Law, based on academic excellence, leadership, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2027-28 Application Window<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rhodes Scholarship (India)<\/td><td>Indian citizen, aged 19-25, first-class UG degree, proven leadership<\/td><td>Course fees, Rs. 26.32 lakh\/year stipend (GBP 20,400), or Rs. 2.19 lakh\/month, visa, airfare<\/td><td>The India window for October 2028 entry (the 2027-28 application cycle) is expected to open around 1 June 2027 and close around 23 July 2027, based on the fixed annual pattern<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0India&#8217;s quota caps at one of five scholarships for candidates who studied outside India or apply through the inter-jurisdictional route, so if you did your law degree abroad already, check this rule before you invest months into the application. OCI and PIO cardholders don&#8217;t qualify under the India constituency at all.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk\/scholarships\/applications\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-424e14b\" id=\"strong-inlaks-shivdasani-foundation-scholarship-strong\" data-block-id=\"424e14b\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of India&#8217;s most respected private scholarships for law students, funding full-time master&#8217;s, MPhil, or doctoral study in the US, UK, and Europe for 9 months to 4 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2027-28 Application Window<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship<\/td><td>Indian citizen \u226430, first-class UG degree, admission to a top-ranked university<\/td><td>Rs. 1.14 crore (USD 120,000) covering full tuition, living costs, one-way airfare, health allowance<\/td><td>The 2027-28 cycle is expected to open around January 2027, with a deadline in late March to late April 2027 (dates vary slightly by year; confirm on the Foundation&#8217;s portal)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0You need a confirmed admission offer in hand before you apply to Inlaks, unlike Chevening or Commonwealth, where you can apply while still awaiting a decision. Lock your university offer first, then treat Inlaks as a fast, focused application rather than something to start speculatively.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlaksfoundation.org\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inlaksfoundation.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0da23e6\" id=\"strong-j-n-tata-endowment-loan-scholarship-strong\" data-block-id=\"0da23e6\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship is a loan-scholarship hybrid supporting Indian postgraduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral study abroad, including LLM and MPhil programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2027-28 Application Window<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship<\/td><td>Indian citizen \u226445, graduate degree, confirmed admission abroad<\/td><td>Loan of Rs. 1-20 lakh plus gift awards, repaid over years 3-7<\/td><td>The 2027-28 cycle typically follows the same pattern as prior years: portal opens around early January 2027, with a deadline around mid-March 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Counselor insight:<\/strong>\u00a0Unlike every other award in this guide, J.N. Tata is a loan, not a grant, at 2% simple interest with a mandatory guarantor. It works best as a supplement to a partial scholarship or your savings, not as your sole funding source, since the full amount does eventually need repaying.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jntataendowment.org\/loan-scholarship-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>jntataendowment.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-58ddcc7\" id=\"strong-scholarships-for-law-students-amount-comparison-strong\" data-block-id=\"58ddcc7\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_for_Law_Students_Amount_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships for Law Students: Amount Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. Value (INR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation<\/td><td>Trust<\/td><td>Rs. 1.14 crore<\/td><td>LLM\/PhD, humanities-eligible fields<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rhodes Scholarship<\/td><td>Trust<\/td><td>Rs. 26.32 lakh\/year + fees<\/td><td>BCL\/MPhil at Oxford<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Schulich Entrance Scholarship<\/td><td>University<\/td><td>Rs. 42.84 lakh over 3 years<\/td><td>JD at Dalhousie, Canada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Felix Scholarship<\/td><td>Trust<\/td><td>Rs. 24.51 lakh + fees<\/td><td>LLM at Oxford, SOAS, Reading<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Overseas Scholarship<\/td><td>Government<\/td><td>Rs. 14.63 lakh\/year + fees<\/td><td>SC\/ST candidates, LLM anywhere<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GREAT Scholarship<\/td><td>Government<\/td><td>Rs. 12.90 lakh<\/td><td>LLM across 25+ UK universities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auckland.ac.nz\/en\/study\/scholarships-and-awards\/find-a-scholarship\/university-of-auckland-india-high-achievers-scholarship-1143-all.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auckland, India: High Achievers<\/a><\/td><td>University<\/td><td>Rs. 11 lakh<\/td><td>LLM at Auckland, NZ<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rates used: <\/em><\/strong><em>1 GBP = Rs. 129, 1 USD = Rs. 95, 1 CAD = Rs. 68, 1 NZD = Rs. 55. Rates fluctuate; verify current conversions before budgeting.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0cc0c1d\" id=\"strong-how-to-apply-for-scholarships-for-law-students-abroad-strong\" data-block-id=\"0cc0c1d\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_Scholarships_for_Law_Students_Abroad\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for Scholarships for Law Students Abroad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning scholarships for law students takes lead time, since most government and trust deadlines fall 6-12 months before your intake starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1: Map your deadlines first.<\/strong> Government scholarships for law students (Chevening, Commonwealth, GREAT) close months before university application deadlines; build your calendar around funding, not admissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2: Shortlist law schools that match the scholarship.<\/strong> Felix only covers Oxford, Reading, and SOAS; Schulich only covers Dalhousie. Confirm eligibility before you invest time in an SOP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3: Prepare a consistent document set.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transcripts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/statement-of-purpose-sop-for-scholarship-sample-format-pdf-and-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOP<\/a>, CV, and 2-3 references should tell the same story across every scholarship application, not a different narrative each time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4: Apply for admission and scholarship in parallel where required.<\/strong> University-specific scholarships like Knight-Hennessy and Hauser require a live application to the degree program running alongside the scholarship form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5: Prepare for interviews.<\/strong> Chevening, Rhodes, and Felix all interview shortlisted candidates; expect direct questions on your legal career plan and why this specific scholarship fits it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The single most common reason strong applicants get rejected isn&#8217;t a weak profile; it&#8217;s applying to a scholarship whose eligible universities don&#8217;t match their admit. Confirm eligible institutions before writing a single essay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a6b8c06\" id=\"strong-what-to-do-if-you-miss-a-deadline-strong\" data-block-id=\"a6b8c06\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Miss_a_Deadline\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If You Miss a Deadline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing a scholarship deadline doesn&#8217;t end your options for scholarships for law students in the same intake year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check for a Round 2 window:<\/strong> NOS runs a second round in September-October most years after Round 1 closes in June.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look at rolling awards:<\/strong> the Podell Scholarship at NYU has no fixed annual deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for university-specific merit aid:<\/strong> most LLM and JD programs assess incoming students for partial funding automatically at the time of admission, separate from named scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reset your target intake:<\/strong> several trust scholarships (Felix, Inlaks, Rhodes) run once a year, so a missed cycle usually means the next intake, not the same one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bb57ea0\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-scholarships-for-law-students-to-study-abroad-strong\" data-block-id=\"bb57ea0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_Scholarships_for_Law_Students_to_Study_Abroad\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on Scholarships for Law Students to Study Abroad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Lock your target scholarship&#8217;s eligible university list before you start your SOP: <\/strong>Felix, Schulich, and Hauser only fund specific institutions, and a mismatch wastes months of preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treat government scholarship deadlines as your real application calendar: <\/strong>Chevening, Commonwealth, and Knight-Hennessy all close in the first week of October 2026, well ahead of most university admission deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build a backup plan around Round 2 and rolling awards:<\/strong> NOS Round 2 and the Podell Scholarship stay open after most named-cycle deadlines have passed, giving late starters a real second chance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Still working out which of these scholarships for law students actually fits your profile and target university? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk to a counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> about scholarships for law students<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1b99b9f\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-scholarships-for-law-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"1b99b9f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Scholarships_for_Law_Students\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships for Law Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789457745497\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How can I get a scholarship for LLB?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Undergraduate law funding is thinner than postgraduate funding; the National Overseas Scholarship covers LLB study abroad for eligible SC\/ST candidates, and a few universities offer merit-based fee waivers at admission. Most named scholarships for law students, including Chevening and Commonwealth, apply only at the master&#8217;s level.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789457755851\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I study law for free?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Fully funded scholarships for law students, including Chevening, Commonwealth, Rhodes, and Knight-Hennessy, cover tuition, living costs, and airfare for selected candidates. Competition is steep, so a sharp SOP and a consistent leadership narrative matter as much as your grades.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789457776802\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do LLB students get stipends?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Stipends at the LLB stage are rare; most scholarships for law students, such as the National Overseas Scholarship, fund master&#8217;s and doctoral study instead. Some UK and Canadian law schools offer partial living allowances to admitted LLB or JD students directly, so check each school&#8217;s financial aid page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789457803545\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which scholarship is best for law students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no single best option, since eligibility depends on your field, destination, and degree level. Inlaks offers the highest value at Rs. 1.14 crore for eligible fields, while Chevening and Commonwealth suit UK-bound LLM applicants who fall outside Inlaks&#8217; field restrictions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789457824897\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which is the cheapest country to study law?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Germany and a few Nordic countries charge low or no public university tuition, though English-taught law programs stay limited there. Canada and Australia balance moderate costs with real access to scholarships for law students at the master&#8217;s level.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789457846448\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do CLAT toppers get a scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>CLAT is a domestic Indian law entrance exam and isn&#8217;t linked to scholarships for law students studying abroad. Several CLAT-admitting Indian law schools offer merit-based fee waivers to top rankers, so confirm the policy directly with each institution.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789457872673\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are there fully funded LLM scholarships for 2027?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Several scholarships for law students fund the LLM in full for the 2027-28 intake, including Chevening (UK, closes 6 October 2026), the Commonwealth Master&#8217;s Scholarship (UK, closes 20 October 2026), and Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford (closes 6 October 2026). Confirm each scholarship&#8217;s field and university eligibility before applying.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789457898390\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens if I get admission but miss the scholarship deadline for that intake?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can still enrol by self-funding or taking an education loan, then apply for the same scholarship in the next cycle if you plan to defer, though most trust scholarships (Rhodes, Felix) don&#8217;t allow deferral once awarded. Check each scholarship&#8217;s deferral policy before assuming you can carry an admit forward.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Rs. 1.14 crore (USD 120,000) Inlaks award and Rs. 26.32 lakh Rhodes stipend top scholarships for law students abroad. Chevening 2027-28, for UK LLMs, closes 6 October 2026; the portal is live right now. Knight-Hennessy at Stanford (covers JD and LLM) also closes 6 October 2026, fully funded for up to 3 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":83774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[710,1142,510,2989,2990],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8906"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/78"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8906"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83775,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8906\/revisions\/83775"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}