Inspiring positive social change
The Amal Clooney
scholarship
Human rights advocacy
Launched in partnership with Amal Clooney and the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), this scholarship aims to empower individuals committed to advancing human rights and driving positive change across the globe.
Operating in over 40 countries, the Clooney Foundation for Justice is dedicated to pursuing global justice by providing pro bono legal assistance to victims of human rights violations worldwide.
Eligibility
criteria
Eligibility
This scholarship is for individuals who are dedicated to advancing global human rights and catalysing social change.
This prestigious award offers one exceptional candidate full funding for a postgraduate law degree at the University of Law (excludes short courses), providing a transformative opportunity to develop expertise in human rights law and advocacy.
Eligibility criteria:
- Have received an offer for one of the University of Law’s eligible postgraduate law degrees
- Achieve a passing score in the Amal Clooney Scholarship Assessment
- Achieve the highest score on the Written Project Proposal
- If you’ve not yet applied to one of The University of Law’s courses, you can browse them here.
Eligible courses:
How to
apply
Scholarship application
To apply for The Amal Clooney Scholarship for Human Rights Advocates, you need to:
- Follow the scholarships link in your offer letter
- Complete the online scholarship assessment
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 30 June 2025 and asked to complete an additional assessment
What is the application deadline?
For courses starting in September 2025 – You must complete the online scholarship assessment by Sunday 29 June 2025. Those shortlisted will need to have submitted the final assessment by Monday 7 July 2025.
When will the winner be announced?
For courses starting in September 2025 – Friday 25 July 2025