Sam Pegram Scholarship for LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice
United Kingdom
Resource Type
Graduate
Deadline
May 31, 2025
Resource Provider
The Sam Pegram Humanitarian Foundation
Source
Resource Description
The Sam Pegram Scholarship provides one international student with full funding to pursue an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice at the University of York, offered jointly by the York Law School and the Centre for Applied Human Rights. Applications for the 2025/26 academic year are open until Saturday, May 31, 2025, 11:59 pm BST, and can be submitted online.
About the Resource Provider
The scholarship is funded by The Sam Pegram Humanitarian Foundation, established in memory of Sam Pegram, a University of York alumnus who died tragically in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash. Sam studied the LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice after volunteering with humanitarian NGOs in Jordan, later working with the Norwegian Refugee Council in Geneva. The University of York, a globally recognized institution (ranked #167 QS 2024), hosts this program through its esteemed York Law School and Centre for Applied Human Rights, known for their focus on social justice and human rights education.
Benefits
Education: Full access to the LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice, including an overseas placement in South Africa.
Financial Support: Covers full tuition fees, travel and visa costs, accommodation, and a monthly living stipend.
Opportunity: Enables one student to advance their expertise in human rights and migration issues, honoring Sam Pegram’s legacy of humanitarianism.
Career Development: Prepares recipients for careers addressing the rights of people on the move and social exclusion.
Who Can Benefit From?
Eligible Applicants: International students (including EU) under financial need, with an offer for the LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice at the University of York. Applicants must show a passion for human rights, a specific interest in migration issues, and some lived experience of human rights or migration challenges.
Number Available: One scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year.
Application and Procedure
How to Apply: Apply online after securing an offer for the LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice at the University of York. Visit the application portal [insert link if provided on York’s site, or note it’s available via York’s scholarship page].
Deadline: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 11:59 pm BST.
Eligibility Requirements: Must have applied for the full-time LLM program, demonstrate limited financial resources, and show commitment to human rights and migration issues through academic, professional, or volunteer experience.
Selection Process: Applications are reviewed by an academic panel, with shortlisted candidates potentially interviewed online. Final decisions, made with the Sam Pegram Humanitarian Foundation trustees, are announced by June 16, 2025.
Contact for Questions: Refer to the University of York’s scholarship page or contact their admissions office for support.
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