US Citizens, Permanent Residents and Eligible Noncitizens
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)
LL.M. students who are US citizens, permanent residents, or eligible noncitizens may be eligible for federal financial aid to help pay the costs of attending the University of Oregon School of Law. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the first week in February for receipt by the University of Oregon's Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships by the March 1 priority deadline of the year for which aid is sought. Because some funds are limited, applicants are encouraged to submit the FAFSA even if they have not yet been admitted to the School of Law or have not yet filed their federal tax return. For questions about student loans, the FAFSA or eligibility, contact the University of Oregon's Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarship. The school code for the University of Oregon is 003223.
University of Oregon Scholarship Opportunities
The University of Oregon offers scholarship opportunities for US citizens or permanent residents. For more information on some of the scholarship opportunities available for eligible students, please click the links below:
General Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
Click the links below for information on other scholarship opportunities that may be available for eligible students:
- Oregon Student Assistance Scholarships
- Scholarships for Graduate and Law Students
- Graduate Teaching Fellowship
LLM Scholarships & Financial Aid Resources For International Students
If you are seeking additional funding resources, you are welcome to review the below links that are affiliated within and outside of the University of Oregon. The following are links to organizations that may provide scholarships, fellowships, or funding to eligible students and scholars who are pursuing an advanced law degree (the links are to third-party sites, and the sources are not affiliated with, controlled by, or officially endorsed by the University of Oregon). The sources are provided for reference purposes.
It is important that you arrive in the U.S. with the funding needed to complete the entire academic year. There are limited to no funds available for students seeking funding once in the U.S. You will also need to show you have the ability to pay for tuition and fees when applying for your I-20.
The University of Oregon offers several international student financial aid and scholarship opportunities. For more information on some of the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available for eligible students, please click the links below:
Scholarships Available at the University of Oregon
- General Scholarship Information (International Affairs)
- General Scholarship Information (Office of Admissions)
- International Student Work Study
- Tuition and Fee Scholarships
- International Cultural Services Program (ICSP) Partial Tuition Scholarship
- General University Scholarship Program
- Graduate Teaching Fellowship
- International Student Emergency Financial Aid (does not provide tuition assistance)
Other Scholarship, Fellowship and Funding Resources
- American Association of University Women - International Fellowship Program: The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers a fellowship for international women obtaining an LLM degree. Students can read more about the fellowship program, eligibility, requirements, and more here.
- Amideast: Fellowships for citizens of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, West Bank / Gaza, and Yemen. Each country has information about the offices in each country and fellowships available.
- Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior): Scholarships for citizens of Brazil.
- Fulbright Program: Fellowships for citizens of over 150 countries are eligible to apply. Contact the Fulbright office in your country.
- IIE: Institute of International Education: Information regarding many fellowship and scholarship opportunities for citizens of all countries. Applicants should contact the IIE office closest to them to receive the latest information on funding opportunities.
- EducationUSA Opportunity Program
- The Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund: Interest-free loans up to $15,000 for citizens of Latin American and Caribbean countries.
- Inter-American Commission on Human Rights - Fellowships available for students from Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
- US Dept. of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Assists foreign applicants to US institutions with a wide-range of information pertaining to studying in the USA, including some US government administered programs.
- US Dept. of State Regional Education Advising Coordinators: Provide leadership and expertise in educational advising issues to educational information centers, US embassies, and foreign applicants. Works with citizens from all countries.
- Rotary International: Academic scholarships for graduate students and international study. Focus on leadership and service.
- International Education Financial Aid: Provides scholarship and grant listings.