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Vreede Scholarship

Advancing International Law through Education and Exchange 

The Vreede Scholarship honours the legacy of Pieter Vreede (1926 – 2008), a distinguished judge and lawyer who dedicated his professional life to international law. Established in his name, the scholarship creates opportunities for law students, graduates and legal professionals from the Arab World to deepen their knowledge of international law through courses at the Hague Academy of International Law, one of the world’s leading institutions for the teaching and study of public and private international law.  

In-Person Vreede Scholarship

Bringing Legal Talent to The Hague. 

The Vreede scholarship is available for law graduates from the Arab World who have been accepted into the Winter or Summer programs at The Hague Academy of International Law. 

Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree in law and meet the admission requirements of the The Hague Academy.  

How to Apply 

  • Applications and selection for the in-person scholarships are managed directly by the The Hague Academy of International Law .
  • Prospective participants should apply directly to the Academy and follow its scholarships application procedure. The Academy is responsible for admissions and the selection of scholarship recipients.  

What we Offer 

  • Full tuition fees for the selected Summer or Winter course. 
  • A travel contribution of up to 350 euro towards the cost of traveling to The Hague to attend the course. 

Terms and Conditions  

Once the scholarship has been awarded, recipients will receive a Foundation’s Terms and Conditions for signature.  (LINK) 

Recipients are required to submit a one-page report to the Foundation within one month of completing the course, reflecting on their experience and what they have gained from the programme.  

More information about courses, admissions and applications can be found on the website of the Hague Academy of International Law. For any questions related to the scholarship, contact us. 

Online Vreede Scholarship

Each year, the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation offers a limited number of scholarships for the online Winter and Summer courses at The Hague Academy of International Law. 

The online programme makes world class education in international law accessible to students and legal professionals who may not have the opportunity to travel the The Hague – allowing them to learn from leading experts, broaden their perspectives and connect with the international legal community from wherever they are.

Who can Apply? 

The online scholarship is open to law students, graduates and legal practitioners from the Arab World.  

Applications are made directly to the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and are reviewed by the Foundation’s Selection Committee. 

What we Offer:

The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the selected online course.  

Application Dates: 
Summer Online Course : Applications are currently closed. 

Winter Online Course: Applications are currently closed. 

Applicants will be informed of the Selection Committee’s decision within two weeks of the application deadline.   

Terms and Conditions  

Once the scholarship has been awarded, recipients will receive a Foundation’s Terms and Conditions for signature.  (LINK) 

Recipients are required to submit a one-page report to the Foundation within one month of completing the course, reflecting on their experience and what they have gained from the programme.  

More information about courses, admissions and applications can be found on the website of the Hague Academy of International Law. For any questions related to the scholarship, contact us. 

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