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UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL HODGSON LAW POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 1 May 2026.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Hodgson Law Scholarship has been made possible through the generous benefaction of Elizabeth Hodgson, widow of the Liverpool Solicitor Joseph Hodgson, who expressed a wish to advance the education and training of lawyers who might work for the benefit of Merseyside.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Scholarship is available to all prospective Overseas candidates (i.e., non-UK, non-EU) intending to pursue a postgraduate taught degree in law at the University of Liverpool.

Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree at a minimum of 2.1 (UK Upper Second) or equivalent standard and have an excellent standard of English.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Academic excellence.

Evidence of an interest in legal and public service, which may benefit the Liverpool City Region.

Potential and ambition for future leadership.

That they are not otherwise able to undertake a postgraduate degree at either institution.

Further details are available on the Hodgson Law Scholarship website.

You will need to complete and submit an application form electronically to the Hodgson Selection Committee by email to hodgsonscholarship@liverpool.ac.uk.

Application deadline: 1 May 2026.

Candidates must read and follow the guidance very carefully.  Fill out the Hodgson Law Scholarship application form (PDF, 0.1MB).

Please direct any inquiries to the Hodgson Liaison, Dr. Darryn Nyatanga (darryn.nyatanga@liverpool.ac.uk).

Applications may also be sent by post to the address provided on the application form.

BENEFIT:

The Scholarship includes full tuition fees for a full-time postgraduate taught degree in law (LLM) and a stipend of £10,550.

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SCIENCES PO MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS GRADUATE PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 4th January 2026

LOCATION: France

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is open to students who are admitted onto a master’s programme at Sciences Po and who meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship. Students receive the scholarships and financial aid throughout the two years of their master’s programme. 

ELIGIBILITY:

You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:

Not already holding a Master’s degree.

Only students admitted to a master’s programme at Sciences Po can join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po. You can apply to any of the Master’s degree programmes offered at Sciences Po’s Graduate Schools, except the dual degree programmes and the one-year master’s programme.

Hold citizenship in a country within Africa.  Candidates who hold a second citizenship from a country outside the African continent are not eligible.

Have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme at one of Sciences Po’s institutions of reference (see the list of institutions).
Or Have completed or are currently enrolled in a training foundation or mentoring programme offered by a bridging programme organisation partnering with the Mastercard Foundation (see the list of institutions).

Be in genuine need of funding for your higher education (please note: documents proving your financial situation will be required for your application).

Show a commitment to achieving change in Africa, particularly in the areas of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.

Be under 35 when you begin your Master’s programme

Please note that to be admitted at Sciences Po, you must meet the minimum academic requirements depending on your university’s country of origin.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in France throughout the recipient’s time studying at Sciences Po.

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