Madanjeet Singh Scholarship for LLM Program at UAP, Dhaka (2025) | Organization for Youth Empowerment

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) aims to be a regional center of excellence through undertaking research works and offering post‐graduate education in South Asian law and Human Rights. Its mission is to further the potential of South Asia in legal education, research, and scholarship and to impart knowledge and the skills that are necessary to confront the new challenges of this era. It is sponsored by the South Asia Foundation (SAF), which is founded by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh. SAF has been recognized as an Apex Body of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) at South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS), Dhaka, Bangladesh is pleased to announce the Madanjeet Singh scholarship for one year Master of Laws (LLM) program to be undertaken at Department of Law and Human Rights, University of Asia Pacific (UAP) in Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2025 to December 2025. The citizens of all SAARC countries are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

About the University

University of Asia Pacific (UAP) was established in 1996 with a vision to enhance the opportunity for higher education in Bangladesh. The University, under the Private University Act 1992, started its operation in 1996 by offering four-year Bachelor Degree Program in Computer Science & Technology and Business Administration only. Now the UAP offers undergraduate programs in eight disciplines. Its curricula have been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

 Admission Criteria

The duration of the LLM program is one‐year and students are required to complete 36 credits in order to finish the program. There will be opportunities for national and international students to get admission in the program. In the initial batches, UMSAILS plans to offer 8 (1 nationals and 7 international) full scholarships to students (one for each SAARC member countries). Those who do not get scholarship can also be admitted. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria for the Master of Laws (LLM) program:

1. Have completed graduation in Law (with a minimum CGPA of 3 out of 4 or equivalent).
2. Be fluent in English (both written and spoken).
3. English Language Proficiency Certificates from recognized/competent institutions should be produced.

The scholarship will cover:

SAARC member countries

Admission and Tuition fees Economy air travel from the native country to Bangladesh and back Monthly stipend Normal book allowance and printing allowances Monthly accommodation allowance for international students Monthly dining allowance for international students Research grant for dissertation write-up.

 Documents to submit

The candidates applying for UMSAILS scholarship program should submit the following documents to the respective SAF offices:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. All transcripts and certificates
3. English Language Proficiency Certificate
4.  A copy of Citizenship ID card and valid passport
5. Contact: e-mail address, Skype ID and mobile phone number of the candidate

 A copy of documents for the selected candidates should be sent to the office of SAF Bangladesh for final assessment and acceptance into the program. All the accepted candidates should produce original documents at the time of admission at Department of Law and Human Rights of University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

For details please visit https://www.southasiafoundation.org/SAF-News/Article-53026-UMSAILS-Announces-Madanjeet-Singh-Scholarship-for-LLM-Program-at-UAP-Dhaka-2025.htm