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Organization of American States (OAS) – American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) Scholarship for LL.M. Degrees, Spring 2027
The OAS and American University's Washington College of Law jointly offer a 50% tuition scholarship for citizens of OAS member states (except the United States) to pursue the LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law — the first hybrid-format human rights LL.M. of its kind in the US, also offered fully in Spanish. For Spring 2027, the admission + scholarship application deadline is November 1, 2026 for the onsite track and November 30, 2026 for the hybrid/online track.
Why it is notable: It is a standing OAS–university partnership most applicants never find because it is announced only in the OAS scholarships table and national-government bulletins, not on the law school's main admissions pages. The Spanish-language LL.M. track removes the English barrier entirely for Latin American lawyers, and the hybrid format lets recipients study largely from home — a rare combination for a US law degree.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
OAS/AUWCL Scholarship covers 50% of tuition
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Graduationfor Masters
This scholarship is offered for Masters programs.
Who can apply
citizens and/or permanent legal residents of any OAS member state EXCEPT the United States; open to new applicants as well as current AUWCL students who are not current OAS–AUWCL scholarship recipients; must hold a first law degree (LL.M. admission requirement); must provide an unconditional admission letter from AUWCL; must submit the complete OAS scholarship application with all supporting documents.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
English track — TOEFL iBT 84 / paper-based 563, PTE 56, IELTS 6.5, or Duolingo 110 (from the official AUWCL Academy on Human Rights brochure, 2024 edition — verify current requirements before publishing). Spanish track — taught entirely in Spanish (no English test required; verify on the current program page).
Other Certificates
Degree certificates & transcripts
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Application essentials
Requirements
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Language
English track — TOEFL iBT 84 / paper-based 563, PTE 56, IELTS 6.5, or Duolingo 110 (from the official AUWCL Academy on Human Rights brochure, 2024 edition — verify current requirements before publishing). Spanish track — taught entirely in Spanish (no English test required; verify on the current program page).
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Qualification
citizens and/or permanent legal residents of any OAS member state EXCEPT the United States; open to new applicants as well as current AUWCL students who are not current OAS–AUWCL scholarship recipient
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Documents
unconditional AUWCL admission letter; completed OAS scholarship application form; supporting documents per the OAS application (typical OAS requirements: transcripts, recommendation letters, CV, ID —
Document checklist
01unconditional AUWCL admission letter
02completed OAS scholarship application form
03supporting documents per the OAS application (typical OAS requirements: transcripts, recommendation letters, CV, ID — exact list for this cycle unverified
04confirm before publishing). Note: AUWCL accepts law-school transcripts by email to graduateadmissionsdocuments@american.edu (verbatim on the official LL.M. program page).
Application fee
No fee — completely free
No separate scholarship application fee is published; confirm on the official page.
Visa, kept concise: Onsite track: F-1 student visa via AUWCL's I-20 after admission — apply immediately on receipt; only 50% of tuition is covered, so prepare to evidence full financial ability for the visa interview (remaining tuition + living costs in…
Application Procedure
4 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Apply for admission to the AUWCL LL.M.
in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (English or Spanish; onsite, hybrid, or online) following the law school's LL.M. application instructions — online application, application fee, resume, official academi
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Obtain the unconditional admission letter from AUWCL.
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Complete the OAS online scholarship application form
via the OAS–AUWCL link on the OAS scholarships page (http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/), attaching all required supporting documents.
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Meet the Spring 2027 deadline
November 1, 2026 (onsite track) or November 30, 2026 (hybrid/online track) for the combined admission + scholarship application.
Application milestones
1 Nov 2026
Application deadline
30 Nov 2026
Application deadline
2026
Intake year
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Who can apply?
citizens and/or permanent legal residents of any OAS member state EXCEPT the United States; open to new applicants as well as current AUWCL students who are not current OAS–AUWCL scholarship recipients; must hold a first law degree (LL.M. admission requirement); must provide an unconditional admission letter from AUWCL; must submit the complete OAS scholarship application with all supporting documents.
What does the scholarship cover?
OAS/AUWCL Scholarship covers 50% of tuition
Where do I apply?
Through the official application portal linked in the Official links section on this page.
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