The Hodgson Law School at the University of Liverpool is offering a fully funded scholarship for the 2026/27 academic year. This scholarship covers full tuition fees for a full-time LLM program and provides a stipend of £10,550. Details concerning the scholarship’s benefits, requirements, and application process will be discussed further.
When is the Application Deadline:
1 May 2026
Tell Me About The Scholarship:
The Hodgson Law Scholarship is a fully funded program for talented international law students, offered by the University of Liverpool.
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It aims to:
- Encourage the intellectual growth of promising law students
- Foster links with the City of Liverpool and the Liverpool City Region
- Support students with an interest in legal and public service
Available programs:
- LLM: 1-year full-time postgraduate study with a £10,550 stipend for living expenses
- PhD: 3-year full-time research program for high-calibre candidates with leadership potential
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Type:
Postgraduate Scholarship | LLM & PhD | Fully Funded
Who Can Apply:
- International law students
- Must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.1 (UK Upper Second) or equivalent
- Must demonstrate:
- Academic excellence
- Interest in legal/public service benefiting Liverpool City Region
- Leadership potential
- Financial need (cannot otherwise fund the degree)
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All countries
Where Will the Award Be Taken:
- University of Liverpool, UK
Benefits:
- Full tuition coverage for postgraduate law degree (LLM or PhD)
- Annual £10,550 stipend for living expenses (LLM)
- Opportunity to study in a prestigious UK law program
- Support for intellectual and professional development
Required Documents:
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts & certificates
- Evidence of English language ability
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Bachelor’s degree certificate (if available)
- 2 references (academic & character)
- Personal essay
How to Apply:
- Download and complete the Hodgson Law Scholarship application form
- Submit electronically via email to hodgsonscholarship@liverpool.ac.uk or by post as instructed in the form
- Direct enquiries to Dr Darryn Nyatanga (darryn.nyatanga@liverpool.ac.uk)
- Ensure submission before 1 May 2026
