Buder Scholarships for American Indian Law Students
Washington University School of Law
To outstanding graduate students with wide-ranging backgrounds and from varied disciplines. Qualifications: Students must be of the highest caliber having an exceptional academic record as well as a compelling background and vision for the future; students must be admitted to their program of study to receive a fellowship; students must be pursuing a terminal (e.g., PhD or JD) degree in their field; this can be a terminal practice degree; students must have received an undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution; a U.S. institution is one whose accrediting agency is recognized by the U.S; department of education or the council for higher education accreditation (CHEA). Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application; OCF program, the program application will automatically include the fellowship application prompt; must submit an essay and resume/CV to be considered for the OCF; fellowship essay prompt in 1,000 words or less, indicate the reasons for applicant interest in the Olin-Chancellor’s Fellowship and articulate: background and lived experience have influenced applicant decision to pursue graduate study in applicant discipline; desired career pathway upon graduation. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified; Law.