2016–17 TRACE International
Scholars:
Guidelines
and Application Process
The TRACE Scholar Program will fully fund (with
tuition, lodging and travel) an international lawyer from a developing country
to pursue studies related to strategies and tools for increasing transparency
and reducing corruption. The UW Law TRACE Scholar will spend an academic year
at the University of Washington followed by a paid summer internship at TRACE
headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland. The person selected as a TRACE
Scholar must be ready to commence his/her studies in late August 2017 for a
period of one year.
The TRACE Scholar will have a demonstrated interest
in anti-corruption efforts and will write their LL.M. thesis on a subject
related to anticorruption: international instruments, compliance or
enforcement. They will enroll in relevant courses focused on business ethics,
rule of law, governance and/or economic development. The TRACE Scholar Program
will provide emerging leaders and professionals with an interest in
anti-corruption and bribery prevention with an intensive course of study
followed by a practical and “hands-on” internship.
The deadline for receipt of applications is February 15, 2017.
Student
Qualifications / Criteria for Applying:
1. A first degree in law or equivalent
2. Is a national from either a low or lower-middle income
developing country (as defined by the World Bank)
3. Will make a commitment to return to applicant’s home country to
work for a period of 2-3 years
4. Strong English skills. The following minimum score is required,
(test scores must be less than two years old):
o 580 TOEFL
o 92 TOEFLiBT
Note: Candidate may take the TOEFL after submitting his or her
application if scheduling does not permit an earlier testing.
5. Evidence of leadership skills
6. Willingness to participate in interviews via Skype
7. Ready to commence studies in late August 2017 for a period of
one year
Application Materials/Instructions
Candidates should submit the following materials.
The applicant should submit all of her materials, if possible, in one email or
mailing. Please send documents in MS-Word, pdf or text file format. Do
not send jpeg, gif or other
photo scans.
2. At least two letters of recommendation from legal professionals in the home
country. References may be submitted via email to traceuw@uw.edu
3. Official transcripts and degree statements.
4. Resume or CV; and
5. A personal statement of 2-3 pages which describes the applicant’s
interest and experience in dealing with anti-corruption and a description of
how such a scholarship will further his or her work to combat corruption in the
applicant’s home country
Please submit your application via email to raceuw@uw.edu by February 15, 2017 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. You
may also mail your application to:
UW TRACE Fellowship
c/o Sustainable International Development Graduate Program
University of Washington School of Law
Box 353020
Seattle, WA 98195
USA
c/o Sustainable International Development Graduate Program
University of Washington School of Law
Box 353020
Seattle, WA 98195
USA
Please note – Applicants for the scholarship will not be asked to complete the LL.M. application unless he or she is selected as the scholarship recipient.
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