The Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa fellowship programme
September 16, 2015
Eligible fields Women's human rights
Type of fellowship The LAWA Fellowship provides the tuition for the Foundations of American Law and Legal Education Course (a U.S. $2,200 benefit) and for the LL.M. degree (a U.S. $42,065 benefit) at the Georgetown University Law Center, as well as professional development training. Candidates who are admitted to the LAWA Program must be prepared to cover the costs of all additional expenses (such as their visas, travel, housing, utilities, food, clothing, health insurance, books, etc.), and must be able to demonstrate to the U.S. Embassy for visa purposes that they have the funds available to cover those expenses (approximately $25,000).
Target group Women
Age limit None
Host info Georgetown Law Center’s Foundations of American Law and Legal Education course.
Duration Approximately 14 months long
Number of awards given each year No set number
Eligible costs Not specified
Non eligible costs Not specified
Amounts $25,000
