Most universities automatically consider applicants for merit-based scholarships as part of the LL.M. application process — no separate application is required. Still, it’s important to review each university’s scholarship and financial aid programs individually.

In addition to merit-based scholarships, here are several scholarship and funding options for international LL.M. students:

• Fundação Estudar – Offers scholarships for Brazilians up to age 34 pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs abroad.

  
  

• Ling Institute / EAGV-LLM – Provides partial scholarships for Brazilian students accepted into master’s programs in the U.S. or Europe. Awards typically range from $5,000 to $10,000.
  

• Chevening Scholarship (UK) – Funded by the UK government, this scholarship covers tuition, airfare, and living expenses for international students with leadership potential and strong academic records.
  

• The Rowe Fund (Organization of American States) – Offers interest-free loans to students from Latin America and the Caribbean pursuing studies in the U.S.
  

• AAUW International Fellowships – Grants $18,000 to non-U.S. citizen women pursuing full-time graduate studies in the U.S.
  

• Nomad Credit – A platform that helps international students research and compare private education loans, including options for those with U.S.-based guarantors.
  

• Prodigy Finance – Provides loans for international graduate students at top universities, funded by a global community of alumni and investors.
  

• Sallie Mae – Offers loans covering 100% of university-certified expenses for international students with a U.S.-based guarantor.
  

• Ascent Funding – Provides student loans for international students (also requiring a U.S. guarantor) with funds paid directly to the university.
  

• Federal Loans (USA) – Available only to U.S. citizens or green card holders, including Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Grad PLUS loans.
  

• Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship – Provides ten $7,000 scholarships annually to support Brazilian students with living expenses while studying at competitive universities in the U.S.