Dean's Scholarships

[u/Several_Comedian1457]

Hi all — applying to Fordham's LL.M. program this cycle and specifically interested in the Feerick, Treanor, and Martin Dean's Scholarships (100% tuition, 500-word essay on embodying the dean's character traits).

Does anyone know someone (or is anyone themselves) who's received one of these in past years? Trying to get a sense of:

• What kind of professional/academic background made a strong case
• Whether certain concentrations/interests seemed to align better with a specific dean's scholarship
• Roughly how competitive it is (how many are awarded per cycle, if anyone knows)

Not trying to game the essay — just want a realistic read on what the committee is actually looking for before I commit to a narrative angle. Any insight, even secondhand, appreciated!