2026/2027 University of Kent LLM Global Welcome Scholarship – The Kent Law School has established a fund to support overseas students from OECD Countries who undertake a full-time, taught LLM at the Canterbury Campus of the University of Kent.
Application Deadlines:
- 31st July 2026, 23:59 BST for September entry
- 30th November 2026, 23:59 GMT for January entry
Eligible Countries: The list of countries is extensive, and amongst the countries included are Thailand, India, Nigeria, Kenya, Brazil, China, Turkey and many more.
To be taken at (country): UK
About the Award: The Law School has established a major fund to support overseas students from any country which receives Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the OECD who undertake a full-time, taught LLM at the Canterbury Campus of the University of Kent. The list of countries is extensive, and amongst the countries included are Thailand, India, Nigeria, Kenya, Brazil, China, Turkey and many more.
This award provided a stipend of £2,500 to entrants who meet the eligibility conditions stated below. The scholarship will be given in a single instalment in the second term of the programme. The University will assess eligibility for the award after an application for entry to the Kent LLM has been submitted. No further application for the award is required.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: Applicants must:
- Be classified by the University of Kent as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Be fully self-funding your studies
- To have applied for a taught Kent LLM at the Brussels Centre for International Studies for entry in September 2026 or in January 2027
- To have firmly accepted an offer of a place on the taught LLM by the scholarship application deadline
- Submit an application (details below) by the scholarship application deadline (please note that we are unable to consider applicants for the award without an application)
POINTS TO NOTE:
- You must meet the academic conditions of entry/be accepted for entry for the award to be given
- This award cannot be held in conjunction with other awards and scholarships offered by Kent Law School or the Division for the Study of Law, Society, and Social Justice (the award which provides the greater monetary value overall will be given only). Please contact us for further information.
- Graduates of the University of Kent are eligible for the award if they meet the stated conditions
- Where students are required to continue their studies beyond their original period of registration, the award will only be provided for that original period of registration
Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: 3,000 Euros tuition waiver
How to Apply: Applications are to be made via KentVision, which will be opened in due course.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Important Notes:
- This award can be held in conjunction with other awards and scholarships offered by the University of Kent, except where they are provided by Kent Law School (in which case the award which provides the greater monetary value overall will be given only). Please contact us for further information
- Graduates of the University of Kent are eligible for the award if they meet the above-stated conditions
- Although the Kent LLM is a one-year, full-time programme of study, where students are required to continue their studies into a second year, the award will only be provided for the first year of study
- Successful recipients will be notified by email after their offer to study on the Kent LLM is firmly accepted.
- Notification will take place in August and September.
FAQs
What is the University of Kent LLM Global Welcome Scholarship for Developing Countries?
The University of Kent LLM Global Welcome Scholarship is a financial support program designed to assist international students from developing countries who wish to study a full-time LLM (Master of Laws) at Kent. The scholarship aims to encourage global participation and support students with strong academic backgrounds.
Who is eligible to apply for the 2026/2027 LLM Global Welcome Scholarship?
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be classified as international students.
Come from a developing country (as recognised by the University of Kent).
Have applied for and received an offer to study a full-time LLM at the Kent Law School for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Demonstrate strong academic records and meet the university’s entry requirements.
What does the scholarship cover?
The LLM Global Welcome Scholarship typically provides a partial tuition fee reduction (the exact amount varies each year). It is not a fully funded scholarship. Students are expected to cover remaining tuition, accommodation, and living expenses independently or through additional funding sources.
How can I apply for the 2026/2027 University of Kent LLM Global Welcome Scholarship?
Eligible applicants must first apply for an LLM program at the University of Kent. Once they receive an offer, they can submit a scholarship application through the university’s scholarship portal, which usually requires:
A personal statement explaining why they deserve the scholarship.
Evidence of academic achievements.
Supporting documents as requested by the Law School.
Application deadlines and specific instructions will be provided on the University of Kent’s official scholarships page.