Scholarship
Each and every student is considered for scholarship during the admission process and no separate application is required. Loyola Law School values academic excellence and may award a merit-based scholarship of up to $40,000.
In addition to Loyola’s scholarship, students are encouraged to seek outside scholarship opportunities. Many international institutions and programs offer merit-based scholarship to students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the United States. Following is a partial list of funding opportunities. This list is for informational purposes and does not imply any connection with, or endorsement by, Loyola Law School. Information below is kept as current as possible; please contact each organization for the most current information and requirements.
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American Association of University Women Educational Foundation Fellowships and Grants
APSIA Fellowships and Scholarships: list of fellowship/scholarship opportunities for students studying and working in international affairs, public policy, environment, comparative studies
Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program: “micro-grants” for students in Human Rights area
Edmund S. Muskie and Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship Programs
EducationUSA Advising centers in EducationUSA can assist students in accessing U.S. higher education opportunities. Advising centers are staffed by EducationUSA advisers, many of whom have first-hand experience studying in the United States.
eduPASS EduPASS provides financial aid information for international students who plan to pursue higher education in the U.S. This site presents information about how to calculate college costs, scholarships and loans for international students, and other tools and resources for financing education as a foreign student in the U.S.
Fulbright the Fulbright Program’s stature and success is based on its sustained commitment to international bilateral partnership and joint priority-setting between the United States and over 160 countries.
Golden Key National Honor Society Member Scholarships
Institute of International Education IIE offers foreign students a toolkit of resources for funding study in the U.S., with a focus on sources such as the Fulbright Program, Education USA, and Funding For U.S. Study.
International Fellowships International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
International Student Organization in the USA (ISO)
ISO provides a detailed list of organizations that offer scholarships and grants to international students based upon factors such as background and area of interest.Morgan & Morgan For the People Scholarship
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women
Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) International
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) provides scholarships up to $12,500 for women from other countries for full-time graduate study in the U.S. and Canada. -
Aga Khan Foundation Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique
Graduate Women International Scholarships for women from Australia, France, Great Britain, India, Israel, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland and USA
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Aga Khan Foundation Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique
Graduate Women International Scholarships for women from Australia, France, Great Britain, India, Israel, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland and USA
Japanese Association of University Women
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Graduate Women International Scholarships for women from Australia, France, Great Britain, India, Israel, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland and USA
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American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) ASF offers funding to citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden to pursue study or research programs (typically at the graduate level) in the U.S. for up to one year.
ASLA-ALMA Joint Scholarship ASLA (Association of Italian Law Firms) and ALMA (Italian LL.M. Association) jointly award two €5,000 scholarships per year to Italian law graduates seeking to pursue an LL.M. at a U.S. law school.
BAKALA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Financial support to highly-achieving Czech students looking to study abroad. Eligibility: prospective students seeking an integrated bachelor's or master's programs at a leading university abroad. Student must have Czech citizenship or a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic and be no older than 33 years of age at the time of application.
Belgian American Educational Foundation Fellowship for Graduate Study
Brain Capital LL.M. Education Funds
British Universities North America Club (BUNAC) BUNAC Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST) scholarships offer financial assistance to UK passport holders seeking to undertake postgraduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Individual award amounts vary, but a typical award is in the amount of approximately £5,000 to £10,000.
DAAD Scholarships for German Citizens (not available to Professional LL.M. students)
Daimler Benz Foundation Stipends for German doctoral students studying in the U.S.
Finlandia Foundation National P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund The P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Scholarship is open to citizens of Finland who have applied to, been accepted to, or enrolled in an ABA-approved U.S. law school. Typical awards are offered in the amount of $1,000 - $3,000.
Fondo Per Studenti Italiani The Italian Student Loan Fund
Fundación Rafael del Pino This foundation provides limited scholarships per year for Spanish students who plan to pursue graduate-level study in Spain or abroad.
Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowships & Grants for Polish Citizens
Nadace Sophia This foundation focuses on supporting talented students in their university studies of Economics and Law.
Netherland-America Foundation Study Loan Program
Norway-America Association (NORAM)
Organization of Istanbul Armenians Scholarship
P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund for Finnish and American Law Students
Prague Scholarships Scholarships available for Prague high school and university students.
St. Andrew’s Society of the State of New York The Society provides funding in the amount of $20,000 to $30,000 for two Scottish graduate students to study in the U.S. per year. Funds should be used initially against tuition, then board, transportation and other expenses.
THE KELLNER FAMILY FOUNDATION Grants available for Czech students to use towards tuition fees, and costs of living such as apartment rent, books and other necessities.
WilWeg WilWeg lists a variety of scholarship programs for study abroad, including the Holland Scholarship and others administered by EP-Nuffic. Study in Holland provides a comprehensive database of grant and scholarship opportunities, within which candidates may search on the basis of awards covering the field of law. The Beursopener search engine additionally provides a listing of over 250 grants and scholarships for Dutch students seeking internships, research opportunities, and positions abroad.
White & Case Annual Business Law Scholarship White & Case LLP awards an annual €40,000 scholarship (split among three students) to economically disadvantaged law students in France to study abroad. This scholarship is unique among law firms in Paris.
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Aide Financière Aux Études Aide Financière Aux Études provides Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are residents of Quebec with financial assistance for full-time study at an educational institution in or outside of Quebec through the Loans and Bursaries Program. Funding is provided in the form of loans or bursaries in varying amounts.
Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CONACYT)
Government of Canada Scholarships for graduate level study/research offered to Canadians wishing to study abroad.
Graduate Women International Scholarships for women from Australia, France, Great Britain, India, Israel, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland and USA
Mackenzie King Scholarships for Canadians
The Rowe Fund (Organization of American States) The Rowe Fund helps qualified citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies across the U.S. with awards of interest-free loans of up to $15,000.
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Becas Chile scholarships for Chilean graduate students
COLFUTURO COLFUTURO provides Colombian citizens seeking postgraduate study abroad with scholarship-loans of up to $25,000 per year for a maximum study period of two years through the "Crédito Beca" program.
Fundação Estudar scholarships for Brazilian students
Instituto Ling Instituto Ling/EAGV-LLM offers partial scholarships to Brazilians who have been accepted to an LL.M. Program in the U.S. or Europe and can demonstrate a need for funding. Individual amounts of funding vary, but a typical award is approximately $5,000 - $25,000.
OAS : Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund an educational loan program of OAS that helps citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean finance their studies by awarding interest-free loans of up to $15,000.
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Discover Student Loans Discover offers fixed or variable interest rate private student loans to international students attending an eligible U.S. college or university, on the condition that international students provide a creditworthy cosigner who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
InternationalStudentLoan.com provides financial aid resources, articles, videos, and comparison tools to help students navigate their financial aid options. The site offers loan information for international students pursuing study in the U.S.
Tuition and Visa Information
TUITION
Tuition for the 2023 - 2024 school year is $64,890. For more information, please view our Tuition and Fees page and our Cost of Attendance page.
TUITION PAYMENT
Tuition is charged in two separate installments, at the beginning of each semester.
VISA INFORMATION
LMU hosts both F-1 and J-1 visas for international students. Please see Immigration Forms and Resources for additional details (undergraduate and graduate).
NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
As an international student at Loyola, it is your responsibility to know and understand U.S. immigration regulations, which are enforced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Department of Homeland Security.
Please carefully review the information below. If you need assistance or have questions, contact LMU's Office for International Students & Scholars (OISS) at oiss@lmu.edu
Visitors with B-2 visas intending to visit academic institutions in the U.S. must declare their intentions as a "Prospective Student" or "Prospective Exchange Visitor" at the Port of Entry. B-2 visitors who fail to do this are no longer eligible for a "change of status" within the U.S. and must depart the country to apply for an F-1 visa.
CHECKLISTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT
As soon as you have been accepted to LMU, follow the appropriate checklist to make sure you meet all of the immigration and enrollment requirements.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES & INFORMATION
LMU will support your transition to the United States and Los Angeles every step of the way. Here are some Common Immigration Terms we think you'll find of use.