Dreaming of pursuing your Master of Laws (LLM) in one of the UK’s most respected law schools? The Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) for January 2026 entry is your golden opportunity. Designed especially for outstanding international students from OECD-ODA eligible countries, this scholarship welcomes passionate legal minds who are ready to make their mark on global justice and human rights.
About the Kent LLM Global Welcome Scholarship
Kent Law School, one of the UK’s most internationally recognized law faculties, offers this prestigious scholarship to support talented overseas students pursuing a taught LLM at the Canterbury Campus. The initiative reflects the University of Kent’s dedication to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from developing and emerging economies across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and beyond.
This fund is open to students from countries such as India, Nigeria, Thailand, Kenya, Brazil, China, Turkey, and many more, aiming to create a truly global classroom where future leaders in law exchange ideas and cultures.
LLM Global Welcome Scholarship Package
The Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship provides a £2,500 tuition fee discount for the January 2026 intake. This financial support helps ease tuition costs for self-funded students and allows them to focus fully on their academic journey without the burden of additional financial strain.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this award, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Hold a valid passport from a country receiving Official Development Assistance (ODA) as per the OECD list.
- Be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes.
- Be fully self-funding their studies.
- Have applied for a taught LLM program at the Canterbury Campus for the January 2026 intake.
- Accept an offer of admission before the scholarship application deadline.
- Submit a complete scholarship application by 02 December 2025 (23:59 GMT).
Please note: This award cannot be combined with other Kent Law School scholarships. University of Kent graduates are still eligible if they meet all stated conditions.
How to Apply?
Once you’ve applied and received an offer for the Kent LLM at Canterbury, you must submit a separate scholarship application through the University of Kent’s official scholarship portal before the deadline. Ensure all academic and eligibility conditions are met for your application to be considered.
Application Timeline
Applications for the Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) are now open for January 2026 entry, with the final submission deadline set for 02 December 2025 at 23:59 GMT. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete both their LLM admission and scholarship application well in advance to secure consideration for this prestigious award.