Admissions & Financial Aid
Scholarship Opportunities
Law School External Scholarship Guide
• Incoming 1st Year Students
• Current 1st Year Students (Will Be 2nd Year Students)
• Current 2nd Year Students (Will Be 3rd Year Students)
• Current 3rd Year Students
• Women
• Cultural Specific
• Minorities
• General & Non-Specific
• Other Non-Specific Scholarships (No Description Provided)
Incoming 1st Year Students
South Suburban Bar Association Scholarship
Open to all students who reside or intend to practice in the South Suburbs of Cook County, Illinois. Information must be submitted before October 1st each year. Applications are available in the financial aid office at the law school.
Award amount: $1,500 - $2,000 range
Lake County (Indiana) Bar Association's Law School Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Lake County Indiana. Scholarships are credited toward tuition costs at an accredited law school.
Applications are available after June 1st in the financial aid office at the law school. Deadline for submission is October 1st
Award amount: VARIES
ISBA Environmental Law Scholarship
Open only to students at IU-Bloomington, IU-Indy, Notre Dame and Valparaiso University. An essay contest to foster legal scholarship addressing the practice of environmental law in Indiana; must be submitted by August 31st each year. Contact the Indiana State Bar Association for more details.
Award amount: VARIES
Glenn D. Peters Law School Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is open to incoming and returning law students who live in Northern Indiana Districts. Applications are available during the summer from the financial aid office at the law school or by contacting the Bank Calumet Trust Department at 219-853-2117.
Award amount: VARIES
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarship Program for Law Students
Open to incoming 1L or 2L law students of Latin-Hispanic decent. Applications are available in the financial aid office of the law school after the first of the year. Completed applications are due in March.
Award amount: $2,000
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship
For more information on ABA scholarships go to their website at www.abanet.org. This scholarship is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to the scholarship recipients. Rewards may be renewed each year.
Award amount: $5,000 (20 annually)
Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP Scholarship
This scholarship is for all minority students who are accepted to law school or who are currently enrolled as 1L's or 2L's and who meet the requirements set forth on the application. Applicants must be former or current residents of Michigan OR attend a Michigan Law School. The scholarship is administered through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Students should submit their applications before April 15th.
To download an application or review criteria for the scholarship go to www.wnj.com.
Award amount: $5,000
Current 1st Year Students (Will Be 2nd Year Students)
South Suburban Bar Association Scholarship
Open to all students who reside or intend to practice in the South Suburbs of Cook County, Illinois. Information must be submitted before October 1st each year. Applications are available in the financial aid office at the law school.
Award amount: $1,500 - $2,000 range
New York University School of Law Environmental Law Journal
Student Essay contest. The contest recognizes outstanding student scholarship on current topics in environmental and land use law. This contest takes place each year and is open to all students enrolled in any US law school and to individuals who have graduated from a US law school within the last year.
For more information on the contest go to www.law.nyu.edu/journals/envtllaw/, or contact the New York University Environmental Law Journal at law.elj@nyu.edu.
Award amount: $1,000
Lake County (Indiana) Bar Association's Law School Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Lake County Indiana. Scholarships are credited toward tuition costs at an accredited law school.
Applications are available after June 1st in the financial aid office at the law school. Deadline for submission is October 1st
Award amount: VARIES
Glenn D. Peters Law School Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is open to incoming and returning law students who live in Northern Indiana Districts. Applications are available during the summer from the financial aid office at the law school or by contacting the Bank Calumet Trust Department at 219-853-2117.
Award amount: VARIES
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarship Program for Law Students
Open to incoming 1L or 2L law students of Latin-Hispanic decent. Applications are available in the financial aid office of the law school after the first of the year. Completed applications are due in March.
Award amount: $2,000
Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP Scholarship
This scholarship is for all minority students who are accepted to law school or who are currently enrolled as 1L's or 2L's and who meet the requirements set forth on the application. Applicants must be former or current residents of Michigan OR attend a Michigan Law School. The scholarship is administered through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Students should submit their applications before April 15th.
To download an application or review criteria for the scholarship go to www.wnj.com.
Award amount: $5,000
Current 2nd Year Students (Will Be 3rd Year Students)
Illinois Bar Foundation
This scholarship is available to second and third year law students who are interested in practicing in Illinois. Applications become available in September and are in the financial aid office at the law school. One award is presented each year.
Award amount: $2,000
DRI; The Voice of the Defense Bar Scholarship
Open to Second Year Law students who are African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American. Second year FEMALE law students are also eligible regardless of whether they are a person of color.
Applications are available at the end of July early August each year. Information on the scholarship can be found at www.dri.org.
Award amount: $10,000 (2)
Roscoe Pound Institute
Environmental Law Essay Contest - topic information, rules and guidelines can be found at www.roscoepound.org. Intent to enter forms should be turned in by January 31 each year. Essays must be submitted by March 28th each year.
Award amount: $5,000-plus all expense paid trip to Toronto to receive his/her award.
South Suburban Bar Association Scholarship
Open to all students who reside or intend to practice in the South Suburbs of Cook County, Illinois. Information must be submitted before October 1st each year. Applications are available in the financial aid office at the law school.
Award amount: $1,500 - $2,000 range
Annual Law Student Writing Competition - Antitrust Law
The ABA Section of the Antitrust Law sponsors an annual writing contest. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and reward student-written articles in the area of antitrust law and competition policy.
Entry form and entries must be received by January 7th. Details about this competition are available at www.abanet.org/antitrust/writing/html.
Award amount: $1,000-plus airfare and accommodations at the Section¹s spring meeting in Washington, DC.
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois
This scholarship is available to second and third year law students who are of Hellenic descent. These scholarships are based upon academic performance and demonstrable financial need. Four scholarships were awarded last year. Students must also be from Illinois or attending one of the Illinois Law schools.
Applications are received in the financial aid office in mid summer and are due to the bar association by mid-September. Students selected to receive the scholarship will be interviewed. Those receiving the scholarship must be able to attend the Annual Scholarship Ball in October.
Information and applications on the scholarship can be obtained from the financial aid office at the law school or at www.hellenicbar.org.
Award amount: VARIES
New York University School of Law Environmental Law Journal
Student Essay contest. The contest recognizes outstanding student scholarship on current topics in environmental and land use law. This contest takes place each year and is open to all students enrolled in any US law school and to individuals who have graduated from a US law school within the last year.
For more information on the contest go to www.law.nyu.edu/journals/envtllaw/, or contact the New York University Environmental Law Journal at law.elj@nyu.edu.
Award amount: $1,000
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Essay Contest
Scholarships are awarded to 3rd year law students who submit articles on the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This article should be suitable for publication in a law review journal. Papers cannot have been previously published. Citations should conform with the Uniform System of Citation, current edition. The NRA should receive this article no later then June 1st.
More information can be found at www.nradefensefund.org.
Award amount: 1st - $12,500 towards tuition; 2nd - $5,000; 3rd - $2,500
Lake County (Indiana) Bar Association's Law School Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Lake County Indiana. Scholarships are credited toward tuition costs at an accredited law school.
Applications are available after June 1st in the financial aid office at the law school. Deadline for submission is October 1st
Award amount: VARIES
ISBA Environmental Law Scholarship
Open only to students at IU-Bloomington, IU-Indy, Notre Dame and Valparaiso University. An essay contest to foster legal scholarship addressing the practice of environmental law in Indiana; must be submitted by August 31st each year. Contact the Indiana State Bar Association for more details.
Award amount: VARIES
Glenn D. Peters Law School Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is open to incoming and returning law students who live in Northern Indiana Districts. Applications are available during the summer from the financial aid office at the law school or by contacting the Bank Calumet Trust Department at 219-853-2117.
Award amount: VARIES
The Attorney-CPA Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are available to law students who are entering their third year of law school who have obtained a CPA certificate. Applicants will be evaluated upon their academic performance, leadership in the school and community and need for assistance in completing their studies. Applications are due by April 30th.
Applications are available online at www.attorney-cpa.com.
Award amount: $1,000 (2); $500 (4); $250 (8)
Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP Scholarship
This scholarship is for all minority students who are accepted to law school or who are currently enrolled as 1L's or 2L's and who meet the requirements set forth on the application. Applicants must be former or current residents of Michigan OR attend a Michigan Law School. The scholarship is administered through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Students should submit their applications before April 15th.
To download an application or review criteria for the scholarship go to www.wnj.com.
Award amount: $5,000
Current 3rd Year Students
Illinois Bar Foundation
This scholarship is available to second and third year law students who are interested in practicing in Illinois. Applications become available in September and are in the financial aid office at the law school. One award is presented each year.
Award amount: $2,000
Roscoe Pound Institute
Environmental Law Essay Contest - topic information, rules and guidelines can be found at www.roscoepound.org. Intent to enter forms should be turned in by January 31 each year. Essays must be submitted by March 28th each year.
Award amount: $5,000 - plus all expense paid trip to Toronto to receive his/her award.
South Suburban Bar Association Scholarship
Open to all students who reside or intend to practice in the South Suburbs of Cook County, Illinois. Information must be submitted before October 1st each year. Applications are available in the financial aid office at the law school.
Award amount: $1,500 - $2,000 range
Annual Law Student Writing Competition - Antitrust Law
The ABA Section of the Antitrust Law sponsors an annual writing contest. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and reward student-written articles in the area of antitrust law and competition policy.
Entry form and entries must be received by January 7th. Details about this competition are available at www.abanet.org/antitrust/writing/html.
Award amount: $1,000 - plus airfare and accommodations at the Section's spring meeting in Washington, DC.
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois
This scholarship is available to second and third year law students who are of Hellenic descent. These scholarships are based upon academic performance and demonstrable financial need. Four scholarships were awarded last year. Students must also be from Illinois or attending one of the Illinois Law schools.
Applications are received in the financial aid office in mid summer and are due to the bar association by mid-September. Students selected to receive the scholarship will be interviewed. Those receiving the scholarship must be able to attend the Annual Scholarship Ball in October.
Information and applications on the scholarship can be obtained from the financial aid office at the law school or at www.hellenicbar.org.
Award amount: VARIES
New York University School of Law Environmental Law Journal
Student Essay contest. The contest recognizes outstanding student scholarship on current topics in environmental and land use law. This contest takes place each year and is open to all students enrolled in any US law school and to individuals who have graduated from a US law school within the last year.
For more information on the contest go to www.law.nyu.edu/journals/envtllaw/, or contact the New York University Environmental Law Journal at law.elj@nyu.edu.
Amount awarded: $1,000
Lake County (Indiana) Bar Association's Law School Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Lake County Indiana. Scholarships are credited toward tuition costs at an accredited law school.
Applications are available after June 1st in the financial aid office at the law school. Deadline for submission is October 1st
Award amount: VARIES
The Bar Plan
Award is given to a third year student from any of the Indiana Law Schools. This individual must be nominated by the law school. To be nominated a student must demonstrate the highest ethics and professionalism both in the classroom and the community. Contact the Dean's office if you feel you are eligible for this award. Information is also available at www.thebarplan.com.
Award amount: $500
Glenn D. Peters Law School Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is open to incoming and returning law students who live in Northern Indiana Districts. Applications are available during the summer from the financial aid office at the law school or by contacting the Bank Calumet Trust Department at 219-853-2117.
Award amount: VARIES
Women
DRI; The Voice of the Defense Bar Scholarship
Open to Second Year Law students who are African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American. Second year FEMALE law students are also eligible regardless of whether they are a person of color.
Applications are available at the end of July early August each year. Information on the scholarship can be found at www.dri.org.
Award amount: $10,000 (2)
Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award for Women in Health Care Law
Candidates must be nominated by the Dean or professor at the law school. Deadline for nominations is February 14 each year. Information on the award can be found at www.roscoepound.org. Students interested in the award should speak to the Dean or the appropriate professor to have them complete the nomination form.
Award amount: $3,000 - plus all expense paid trip to Toronto to receive the award.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
• Kern County Women Lawyers Foundation Scholarship - Bakersfield, CA - www.swlaw.edu/students/additionalscholarships.
• American Association of University Women Educational Foundation - www.aauw.org
• Hispanic Women's Forum of Northwest Indiana - PO Box 451, East Chicago, IN 46312
Minorities
DRI; The Voice of the Defense Bar Scholarship
Open to Second Year Law students who are African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American. Second year FEMALE law students are also eligible regardless of whether they are a person of color.
Applications are available at the end of July early August each year. Information on the scholarship can be found at www.dri.org.
Award amount: $10,000 (2)
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarship Program for Law Students
Open to incoming 1L or 2L law students of Latin - Hispanic decent. Applications are available in the financial aid office of the law school after the first of the year. Completed applications are due in March.
Award amount: $2,000
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship
For more information on ABA scholarships go to their website at www.abanet.org. This scholarship is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to the scholarship recipients. Rewards may be renewed each year.
Award amount: $5,000 (20 annually)
Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP Scholarship
This scholarship is for all minority students who are accepted to law school or who are currently enrolled as 1L's or 2L's and who meet the requirements set forth on the application. Applicants must be former or current residents of Michigan OR attend a Michigan Law School. The scholarship is administered through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Students should submit their applications before April 15th.
To download an application or review criteria for the scholarship go to www.wnj.com.
Award amount: $5,000
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
• National Native American Law Student's Association - www.nnalsa.org
• Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati - www.cincinnatiblac.org
Cultural Specific
Serbian Bar Association of America Scholarship - Illinois
Award two scholarships per year to students of Serbian birth or ancestry. Application deadline is the last week in October. Applications are available in the financial aid office of the law school. Information can also be obtained by writing the Serbian Bar Association of America, 5315 North Clark Street, PMB 279, Chicago, IL 60640.
Award amount: $2,000
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois
This scholarship is available to second and third year law students who are of Hellenic descent. These scholarships are based upon academic performance and demonstrable financial need. Four scholarships were awarded last year. Students must also be from Illinois or attending one of the Illinois Law schools.
Applications are received in the financial aid office in mid summer and are due to the bar association by mid-September. Students selected to receive the scholarship will be interviewed. Those receiving the scholarship must be able to attend the Annual Scholarship Ball in October.
Information and applications on the scholarship can be obtained from the financial aid office at the law school or at www.hellenicbar.org.
Award amount: VARIE
General Scholarships
NACC - Writing Contest
The NACC is a non-profit professional membership organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children by promoting excellence in the field of children's law. Essays are accepted by August 1 of each year. For this year's scholarship details go to www.NACCchildlaw.org.
Essays will be evaluated on the importance of the topic to advancing the legal interests of children, persuasiveness, and the quality of research and writing.
Award amount: $1,000
Indiana Bar Foundation
Criteria for this scholarship changes each year, please contact the Indiana Bar Foundation for information on this year's awards criteria. www.inbf.org.
Award amount: $1,000
Rhode Island Bar Foundation
This scholarship is awarded to students whose home state is Rhode Island. The objective of the Bar Foundations' scholarship program is to support high legal practice standards by providing financial assistance to Rhode Island residents who show promise that they will become outstanding lawyers who will adhere to such standards and who will need such assistance in order to study law at a quality law school.
Applications and letters of recommendation are requested by March 1st. For more information on this scholarship visit the Rhode Island Bar Foundation at www.ribar.com/foundation/scholarships.asp.
Award amount: $10,000
Rick Sutherland Fellowship Fund
This scholarship is available to lawyers who have graduated from school within three years after applying for this fellowship, have significant outstanding student loans, are currently employed by a 501 c (3) or (4) organization or have accepted an offer of employment from a 501 c(3) or (4) organization. Socio-economically disadvantaged persons with demonstrated financial needs are strongly preferred. For more information on this scholarship you can link to www.earthjustice.org or email eajus@earthjustice.org.
Award amount: The fellowship is a two-year grant of up to $12,000 annually.
Other Non-Specific Scholarship Sites and Opportunities:
• FinAid.org - www.finaid.org/scholarships/average.phtml
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc. - www.mcsf.org
• Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships - www.spencer.org
• The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International - www.rotary.org
• The Federal Circuit Bar Association - Written essay required. Special consideration to students with financial need and demonstrated academic promise. Details on the scholarship are located at www.fedcirbar.org
• Berks County Community Foundation - The Howard Fox Memorial Scholarship Fund - www.bccf.org. Look under scholarships.
• Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara - www.sbscholarship.org
• The National Association of Counsel for Children - www.naccchildlaw.org
• NACTT - www.nactt.org
• Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Section - Los Angeles County Bar Association - 213-896-6523
• The Frederick B. Abramson Memorial Foundation - www.abramsonfoundation.org
• Food and Drug Law Institute - www.fdli.org/academic/hthomas.html
• Federal Bar Association - Western District of Michigan Chapter - www.miwd.uscourts.gov, due by October 1st each year.
• Delaware State Bar Association - Roxana C. Arsht Scholarship - www.dsba.org
• The American Business Law Journal - www.alsb.org/index.html
• Sallie Mae Funds website lists various scholarship opportunities - www.thesalliemaefund.org
**This list represents the most up-to-date information we have at this point.