Full-tuition JD scholarship for future public-interest lawyers at NYU Law.
NYU Law's flagship public service scholarship. Full tuition for the 3-year JD program. ~20 scholars per class. Post-graduation public service commitment required. Selection based on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to public interest law.
Admitted to NYU Law, commitment to public service law career
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Root-Tilden-Kern Scholarship (NYU Law - Public Service). Admitted to NYU Law, commitment to public service law career
The Root-Tilden-Kern Scholarship (NYU Law - Public Service) provides: Full tuition for 3 years. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes March 2027 (with NYU Law app). Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.law.nyu.edu/financialaid/jdscholarships/rootscholarship. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a law / public service opportunity for JD (Law) candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.