Scholarships
There are a number of supplemental scholarships available to help USF students pay for their legal education. These financial aid options are provided by a number of sources, including the law school itself, the University of San Francisco, the U.S. government, and private organizations and agencies.
Merit Scholarships
The USF School of Law awards merit scholarships to selected students entering their first year of study based on their pre-law school academic achievement and demonstrated potential for success in legal studies. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships, which are granted after a review of the application materials. No additional financial aid or other forms are required. Successful applicants are notified of any scholarship award with their offer of admission.
Paul Archbold Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship, established by the family of Class of 1948 Paul I. Archbold, is awarded
to a law student whose undergraduate degree was earned at USF.
Bardt Law Scholarship Endowment
A bequest from Harry M. Bardt, Class of 1927, provides scholarship assistance
to deserving Class of students.
Arthur J. Barrett Scholarship
The Arthur J. Barrett Scholarship benefits a worthy law student in financial need.
Bay Area Minority Scholarship
Scholarship for minority students funded by donations from prominent San Francisco Bay Area
law firms interested in promoting rich racial diversity in the law profession.
The scholarship donations are administrated by the Bar Association of San Francisco.
Kathleen M. and A. Russell Berti
A scholarship honoring A. Russell Berti, Class of 1928, who was associated
with the law school for more than 50 years and served as acting dean of the law school three times.
Leon A. and Esther F. Blum Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship funds donated by the Leon A. and Esther F. Blum Foundation aid
worthy students in the pursuit of their legal education at USF.
Donald R. Brophy Scholarship
A scholarship established by the law firm of Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer
and Jensen in honor of their late senior partner, Donald R. Brophy, Class of
1928. Special preference is given to a part-time student with demonstrated need
who entered law school after lengthy experience in another field.
Eugene Clifford Scholarship
A scholarship for law students funded by donations in honor of Eugene Clifford,
Class of 1946.
Bruce J. Diaso Memorial Fund
A scholarship fund established by classmates in memory of Bruce J. Diaso,
Class of 1966. Mr. Diaso was afflicted with polio at the age of 15 and used a
wheelchair during his cum laude career as a USF undergraduate as well as during
his law school years. After graduation, Mr. Diaso served in the Fresno County
District Attorney's Office.
Joseph Farry Scholarship
A scholarship established through a gift from the Hon. John Molinari, Class of
1933, in honor of his mentor, the distinguished San Francisco lawyer Joseph
Farry.
Judge Timothy I. Fitzpatrick Scholarship
A scholarship fund established by friends and colleagues in memory of Hon.
Timothy I. Fitzpatrick, Class of 1893. The fund assists worthy law students as a
tribute to Fitzpatrick's lifelong devotion to the administration of justice
and ideals of the legal profession.
John A. Flynn Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship fund, established by friends and colleagues of maritime attorney
John A. Flynn, to assist a student with an interest in maritime law. Before
his death, John Flynn was a teacher and mentor to many law students and lawyers
who went on to practice maritime law.
Conrad J. Greider Law Scholarship
A scholarship for deserving law students established by a bequest from Conrad
J. Greider, a San Francisco industrialist and philanthropist and friend of the
law school.
Arthur and Catherine Healy Scholarship
A scholarship fund established in memory of Arthur Healy, Class of 1920, by a
bequest from the estate of his widow, Catherine Healy.
George Helmer Fund
A scholarship fund established to assist students in financial need by George
Helmer, Class of 1940. Helmer was the first president of the USF School of Law Board of Counselors.
Wilhilmine Klosowski Scholarship Fund
A scholarship fund for law students provided by a bequest from Wilhilmine Klosowski,
a friend of the law school.
Charles R. Lawrence III Scholarship
A scholarship established to honor Charles R. Lawrence, a former law professor
at USF. The scholarship is awarded to students of academic achievement and leadership
ability who are committed to applying their legal skills for the public good.
Albert and Mae Lee Memorial Fund
A scholarship for deserving law students in need provided by a bequest from the
estate of Albert and Mae Lee.
Frank D. Madison Scholarship
A scholarship fund established in honor of Frank D. Madison by a gift from the
Madison Fund and Marshall P. Madison, a founding partner of Pillsbury, Madison
and Sutro.
Florence A. McAuliffe Scholarship
A scholarship fund honoring Florence A. McAuliffe, Class of 1905, a founding partner
of Heller, Ehrman, White and McAuliffe, for whom the law school's McAuliffe
Honor Society is named.
Alexis J. Perillat Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship, awarded each year to a law student with financial need, was established in honor of Alexis J. Perillat (Class of 1951), a gifted
and well known San Francisco Bay Area litigator. The scholarship was established by his widow, Gloria Perillat, with assistance
from friends and colleagues.
Edelbert W. Pieruccini Scholarship
A scholarship fund for deserving law students donated in honor of Edelbert W.
Pieruccini, Class of 1923.
Michael Raddie Scholarship
Established by Michael Raddie, Class of 1960, to assist a USF School of Business
undergraduate who excels in the field of accounting, business, and finance and
who chooses to continue his or her education at the USF School of Law.
Rauenhorst Law Scholarship Fund
A scholarship for students with financial need funded by a gift from Joseph
J. Rauenhorst, Class of 1981, through the Gerald Rauenhorst Family foundation.
Andrew C. Schwartz Scholarship Fund
Founded by William Schwartz and his son, Andrew C. Schwartz, Class of 1975, to enable a student with an interest in civil rights to study law.
James Duane/Stahl Scholarship
A scholarship established by Gladys Stahl in memory of her nephew James Duane,
Class of 1943.
USF Scholarships
Generous donations from alumni help fund USF scholarships. Students must meet specific criteria established by the donors. The recipients are typically selected by an alumni or donor committee.
Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Daniel Curtin, Jr. '57, who was an internationally known land use practitioner, former city attorney, and teacher and mentor to countless land use attorneys and planners. Mr. Curtin's family, friends and colleagues have established this fund to support a scholarship or summer stipend for a student in an unpaid or low paid position at a law firm, government agency, or non-public agency working in land use or municipal law. Click here for the 2009-10 application.
John Flynn Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of John Flynn, who was an alumnus of Stanford and a distinguished member of the San Francisco Maritime Bar. The scholarship will be awarded to a USF School of Law student with an interest in maritime law. Click here for the 2009-10 application.
Daniel Levine Cook Scholarship
Scholarship was established by a grant from the Daniel Levine Cook Fund of the Jewish Community
Endowment Fund, upon recommendation of David, Phyllis, and Anne Cook, in loving
memory of Daniel Cook, Class of 1992. This scholarship is for a Jewish law student
with financial need who shows academic promise. Click here for the 2009-10 application.
Douglas M. Raskin Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship established by classmates and friends of Douglas Michael Raskin,
Class of 1987, who died in 1994 at the age of 33 while climbing Mount Fuji in
Japan. The scholarship is awarded to a third or fourth year student who exemplifies
the spirit of adventure, sense of humor, love of life, and caring for others
exhibited by Douglas Raskin. Click here for the 2009-10 application.
Saber Es Poder Scholarship
This scholarship fund was created by La Compania, the University's
Latino/Hispanic Alumni Society, to promote diversity. The scholarship is awarded annually to a Latino/Hispanic
student on the basis of need, academic achievement, and service to the community.
John Scully Memorial Trust
This scholarship was established in memory of John C. Scully, Class of 1991, who was
killed in a mass shooting at 101 California Street on July 1, 1993, shielding
his wife from gunfire. The scholarship, available to second- or third-year law students dedicated to the betterment of the marine environment, was created by John Scully's classmates;
his wife, Michelle Scully Hobus, Class of 1992; and his parents, Dr. and Mrs.
Neil Scully. Click here for the 2009-10 application.
Agnes O'Brien Smith Scholarship
Established by Dr. Philip Smith in honor of his mother, the Agnes O'Brien Smith Scholarship Agnes is awarded to second- and third-year law students based on
financial need, academic scholarship, leadership, and community service.
O'Brien Smith, Class of 1941, was an admired jurist and lawyer and the
first woman named to the American Board of Trial Advocates. O'Brien Smith also served as
president of the Queen's Bench, which administers the
scholarship. Click here for the 2009-10 application.
Women Lawyers Council Scholarship
The Women Lawyers Council awards this scholarship to an entering transitional student who has
been out of school for a continuous five-year period prior. Information about the scholarship and how to apply is
sent to entering students when available.
Arthur C. Zief Jr. Scholarship Program
Multiple scholarships for deserving, needy law students, established by Arthur
C. Zief Sr., Class of 1947, in honor of his son, Arthur C. Zief Jr. These scholarships
are awarded to continuing students who make significant extra-curricular contributions
to the USF School of Law. Click here for the 2009-10 application.
Herbert C. Jensen Scholarship
An award designated to assist a needy law student who is also a veteran of U.S. military service abroad. Established by the law firm of Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer and Jensen, it is named in honor of Herbert C. Jensen, Class of 1949, who served as an Air Force pilot during World War II. Click here for the 2009-10 application.
For more information about contributing to these scholarships or establishing a new fund, please contact Erica Levison in the law school's Office of Development at (415) 422-5457 or by email at lawdevelopment@usfc.edu.
External Scholarships
There are a variety of scholarships awarded by outside agencies, which have their own applications procedures, criteria, and deadlines.
Scholarships for Disabled Students +
Scholarships for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Students +
Scholarships for Jewish Students +
Scholarships for Mexican-American, Hispanic, and Latino Students +
Scholarships for Minority Students +
Scholarships for Native American Students +
Scholarships for Women +
Scholarships for All Law Students +
Scholarships Based on Parental Membership +
Scholarships Based on Residency +
Scholarships for All Law Students
Diane Yu Loan Repayment Assistance Program
A program started in 2004 to assist recent law graduates who are working for Asian Pacific American legal service organizations repay a portion of their student loans. The recipient of this award receives $5,000 for two years to be applied to their educational debt.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Contact the NAPABA Foundation for deadline information
The NAPABA Law Foundation
910 17th St., NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 775-9555
http://www.napaba.org/
Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship
The Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship was established in honor of Hon. Harry A. Blackmun, retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, as a perpetual testament to his contribution to American jurisprudence, to his compassion and generosity of spirit, and to the inspiration he has provided by example and personal encouragement. The recipient will be chosen based on several factors including academic achievement, financial need, and potential for making a contribution to society and the legal profession. Applicants must be seniors or graduates applying to law school. In addition, preference will be given to applicants with a significant tie to the Blackmun's home state of Minnesota.
Award Amount: Variable
Deadline: Approximately June 15
Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
118 West Mulberry Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3600
(410) 685-3813
The Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Scholarship
An award in the memory of Giles S. Rich, circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, will be given by the Federal Circuit Bar Association to a law student demonstrating financial need and academic promise, either in undergraduate studies or law school. Selection for the award will be based on a written submission of no more than one page setting out the applicant's financial need, interests in the study of law, and qualifications for the award considered relevant by the applicant.
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Approximately April 1
Kevin R. Casey, Past President
901 New York Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20001-4413
(202) 466-3923
http://www.fedcirbar.org
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The purpose of The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The program is established in recognition of the contributions new Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded donors and their family. Applicants must be a new American, have a bachelor's degree, and be older than 30 years of age as of November 1, 2004.
Award Amount: Maintenance grant of $20,000, plus a tuition grant covering one half of the tuition cost of a U.S. graduate program
Deadline: Approximately November 1
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
400 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 547-6926
http://www.pdsoros.org
ATLA Auxiliary Scholarship
The Alia Herrera Memorial ATLA Auxiliary Scholarship is available to students who are entering their second or third year of law school or law students who have the equivalent of one year to complete their studies. Scholarship applicants must be law students who are attending law schools in the province of Ontario, Canada, or ATLA student members, or law students who are children of ATLA members.
Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Approximately May 1
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
The Leonard M. Ring Law Center
1050 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(800) 424-2725 or (202) 965-3500
Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship
This scholarship was established for Berks County residents entering their second year at an accredited law school. The fund is in memory of Howard Fox, who was a member of the Berks County Bar Association and an attorney in the Public Defenders Office. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Approximately April 1
Berks County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 212
Reading, PA 19603-0212
(610) 685-2223
http://www.bccf.org/pages/forms//Foxapplication.html
James F. Connolly LexisNexis Academic and Library Solutions Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a law librarian who is interested in pursuing a law degree. Preference will be given to a librarian who has demonstrated an interest in government publications. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Approximately April 1
Chair, Scholarships Committee
American Association of Law Libraries
53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-4764
http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_connolly.asp
Leesfield/ATLA Law Student Scholarship
This scholarship, available to first- and second-year ATLA Law Student Members, awards a law student for attending ATLA's Annual Convention. To be considered, applicants must submit a statement of financial need and a 500-word written request substaining the applicant's commitment to preserving the civil justice system.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Approximately May 5
Leesfield/ATLA Law Student Scholarship
2350 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida 33133.
(800)836-6400
http://www.leesfield.com/
Robert Masur Fellowship in Civil Liberties
The fellowship, established in memory of civil rights attorney Robert Masur, is granted to a distinguished first-year law student undertaking research, a project, or an internship in the area of civil rights or civil liberties.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Approximately May 15
Robert Masur Fellowship
The Nation Institute
116 East 16th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 822-0252
http://www.nationinstitute.org/p/masur
The Brown Award
The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the twelfth annual Brown Award to recognize excellence in legal writing in the United States. Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the U.S. is eligible to receive the award.
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Approximately May 16
The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation
Brown Sims, P.C., 10th Floor
1177 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027-9007
(713) 692-1580
http://www.brownsims.com/judgebrownaward.htm
The Law School Scholarship
The Law School Scholarship awards $7,500, $5,000, or $2,500 to law school students who will have completed at least one year of school and who will be enrolled by the fall of 2008. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of financial need and commitment to public service. Applicants must be nominated by their law schools, and each school may nominate up to five applicants.
Award Amount: $2,500-$7,500
Deadline: Approximately March 19
California Bar Foundation
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 856-0780 ext.302
http://www.foundationstatebarcal.org
Scholarships for Disabled Students
American Council of the Blind Educational ScholarshipsThe American Council of the Blind provides scholarships annually to post-secondary students who are blind.
Award Amount: $500 to $3,000
Deadline: Approximately March 1
American Council of the Blind
1155 15th Street N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 424-8666
http://www.acb.org/resources/finaid-scholarships.html
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Scholarship
AFB administers a scholarship program for deserving students. Each year individuals who are legally blind or visually impaired can apply for financial awards to support their post-secondary/graduate education.
Award Amount: $500 to $2,500
Deadline: Approximately March 31
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(800) 232-5463
http://www.afb.org/scholarships.asp
College Scholarship Awards
College scholarships are awarded to qualified students with moderate to profound hearing loss to continue their education at undergraduate and graduate levels. Students must demonstrate a serious commitment to academic and career excellence. The scholarship is not renewable. It can be awarded twice, but applicants must reapply.
Award Amount: $250 to $5,000
Deadline: Approximately April 15
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3417 Volta Place NW
Washington, DC 20007
(866) 337-5220
http://www.agbell.org
ELA Foundation Scholarship
The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Inc. Scholarship is for any woman with a physical disability who is working towards a master's degree or above in an accredited college or university in the United States.
Award Amount: $500 to $2,000
Deadline: Approximately June 1
The ELA Foundation
2460 North Lake Avenue, PMB #128
Altadena, CA 91001
http://www.ela.org
William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
Applicants must be legally blind and currently studying at the post-secondary level for a career that will provide service to persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: Approximately March 15
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
1703 N. Beauregard St. Ste. 440
Alexandria, VA 22311
(877) 492-2708
http://www.aerbvi.org
Scholarships for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Students
George Choy Memorial/Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Scholarship FundThe purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Asian and Pacific Islanders entering their first or second year of post-secondary education.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Approximately June 1
Horizons Foundation
870 Market Street, Suite 728
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 398-2333 ext. 116
http://www.horizonsfoundation.org/
Scholarships for Jewish Students
Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund, Inc.
Loan funds are designed to help Jewish men and women who have difficulty pursuing higher education. Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. Selections are based on academic ability, financial need, family problems, physical and mental disability, and potential for leadership in the Jewish community. The loans awarded through this fund are interst free loans.
Award Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: Approximately April 1
The Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund, Inc.
430 Park Avenue, Suite 505
New York, NY 10022
micnovick@aol.com
Jewish Family and Chidren Service's Various Loans, Grants, and Small Scholarships
Recipients must be a Jewish resident of San Francisco, San Mateo, Sonoma, Marin, or Northern Santa Clara Counties. Funds are prioritized for people who need financial help in order to pursue their educational and vocational goals.
Award Amount: Variable
Deadline: Contact the scholarship organization for deadline information
JFCS
Loans and Grants Program
2150 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1226
http://www.jfcs.org
Scholarships for Mexican-American, Hispanic, and Latino Students
Saber Es Poder Scholarship
The Saber Es Poder Scholarship (Knowledge is Power) was established by Rev. Luis Quihuis, SJ in 1995 to provide scholarships for Latinos at USF. The USF Hispanic Alumni Association, La Compania, as well as the Office of Development are the primary supporters of this scholarship program.
Award Amount: Variable
Deadline: Contact the USF Office of Development for deadline information
College Scholarship Program
Scholarships are available on a competitive basis for graduate students that are of Hispanic heritage. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, have earned at least 12 undergraduate units in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, and be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited-U.S. college or university.
Award Amount: $1,000 to $3,000
Deadline: Approximately October 15
College Scholarship Program Application
55 Second St., Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
(877) 473-4636
http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424
Esperanza Scholarship
The Esperanza Scholarship program awards college scholarships to eligible Hispanic students who reside in Cuyahoga and Lorain County in Northeast Ohio. Applicants also need to have been born in a Hispanic country or have at least one parent who is fully hispanic.
Award Amount: $500 to $1,500
Deadline: Approximately March 17
Esperanza Scholarship Community Center
4115 Bridge Avenue, Suite 107
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-7178
http://www.esperanzainc.org/Scholarships.htm
MALDEF Law School Scholarships
This scholarship offers financial assistance to qualified Latino individuals in pursuit of higher education. Awards are provided to first-, second-, and third-year law students who have outstanding academic records, including participation and leadership in extracurricular activities. Scholarships are awarded to Latino students who demonstrate involvement with and commitment to serve the Latino community, financial need, and academic achievement indicating the potential for successful completion of a graduate or law degree.
Award Amount: $3,000 to $7,000
Deadline: October 1
MALDEF
634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 629-2512
http://www.maldef.org/education/scholarships.html
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
The LULAC National Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to qualified Hispanic students attending accredited colleges, universities, and graduate schools in the United States.
Award Amount: $250 to $2,000
Deadline: Approximately March 31
LULAC National Office
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-6130
http://www.lulac.org/education.html
Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship
The PRLDEF Education Division works directly with Latinos and other students of color to encourage them to pursue a legal career. Services provided by the PRLDEF include one-to-one pre-admissions counseling, workshops, low cost LSAT prep courses, scholarship programs, a mentorship program, internships, and fellowship programs.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Approximately March 4
Puerto Rican Legal Defense And Education Fund
99 Hudson St., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-3360
(800)328-2322
http://www.prldef.org
Vikki Carr Scholarship
The Vikki Carr Scholarship is open to students who are Texas residents of Hispanic heritage. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents between the ages of 17 and 22.
Award Amount: Variable
Deadline: Approximately April 1
Vikki Carr Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 780968
San Antonio, TX 78278
http://www.vikkicarrfoundation.com/
Wally Davis Legal Memorial Scholarship Fund/Hispanic Bar Association
Applicants for the Wally Davis Legal Memorial Scholarship Fund must be a resident of Orange County attending a law school in Orange County or the U.S., be of Latino origin, and demonstrate involvement in the Latino community.
Award Amount: $1,000 to $2,000
Deadline: Approximately February 15
Wally Davis Memorial Legal Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Bar Association
2801 Business Center Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92612
http://www.maldef.org/education/c_scholarships.cfm?ID=24
Scholarships for Minority Students
Abe and Esther Hagiwara Student Aid Award
The Abe and Esther Hagiwara Student Aid Award was founded to provide financial assistance to a student who otherwise would have to delay or terminate his or her education due to a lack of financing. Only applicants that exhibit severe financial need will be considered for this award. Every applicant must be a National JACL member.
Award Amount: Contact JACL for award amount
Deadline: Contact JACL for deadline information
JACL National Scholarship Committee
1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(415) 921-5225
http://www.jacl.org/edu/education.htm
Jones Jackson Scholarship
Applicants for the Jones Johnson Scholarship must be a member of the NAACP and under 25 years of age. Awards are based on GPA and academic achievement.
Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Approximately March 31
NAACP Education Department
4805 Mount Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3297
(877) 622-2798
http://www.naacp.org
Judge Robert M. Takasugi Fellowships for Public Interest Law
The NAPABA Law Foundation supports a public interest fellowship program in honor of United States District Court Judge Robert M. Takasugi to recognize his many years of dedication, commitment, and service to the Asian Pacific American legal community.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Approximately March 14
The NAPABA Law Foundation
910 17th Street NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 775-9555
http://www.takasugifellowship.com/about.html
Sho Sato Memorial Scholarship
Sho Sato, a professor of law at the University of California, Berkeley, was one of the nation's most prominent scholars of local governmental law. Sato was known as a leading figure in promoting relations between law schools in Japan and the United States. Every applicant must be a National JACL member. There are 30 awards with a total of $60,000 given annually.
Award Amount: Variable
Deadline: Contact foundation for deadline information
JACL National Scholarship Committee
1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 94102
(415) 921-5225
http://www.jacl.org/edu/scholar.htm
The Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation
The Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation (AEBSF) is offering three $5,000 scholarships to minority law students attending San Francisco Bay Area law schools. AEBSF was established in November 1996 shortly after the death of California Supreme Court Associate Justice Allen E. Broussard. The goal of AEBSF is to provide substantial scholarships to minority law students based on academic performances, community service, and financial need.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Approximately April 24
The Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation
1547 Clay Street, Suite 310
San Francisco, CA 94109
http://www.broussard-scholarship.org/scholar.html
The George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
The George A. Strait Minority Scholarships are awarded annually to college graduates with meaningful law library experience who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines, are degree candidates in an accredited library or law school, and intend to have a career in law librarianship. Applicants must show evidence of financial need.
Award Amount: $3,500
Deadline: Approximately April 1
Chair, Scholarships Committee
53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-4764
http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_strait.asp
The Anheuser-Busch NAPABA Law Foundation Presidential Scholarships
Each year, two Anheuser-Busch NAPABA Law Foundation Presidential Scholarships are awarded to law students who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential to serve the Asian Pacific American community, as selected from all of the scholarship applicants by the foundation in consultation with the president of NAPABA. These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of Anheuser-Busch.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Approximately September 5
The NAPABA Law Foundation
910 17th St., NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 775-9555
http://www.napaba.org
The NAPABA Law Foundations Scholarships
The NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships are awarded each fall to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community, pro bono law, public interest and/or public service work as well as financial need and leadership potential.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Approximately September 15
The NAPABA Law Foundation
51 Madison Avenue, Room 104
New York, NY 10010
(202) 775-9555
http://www.napaba.org
Thomas T. Hayashi Memorial Scholarship
The Eastern District Council established this scholarship award in memory of Thomas Hayashi, an outstanding Nisei civil rights advocate and attorney in international law. It was Hayashi's philosophy to encourage other Nikkei to enter the legal profession as a means of securing justice for the disadvantaged. Every applicant must be a National JACL member.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Contact foundation for deadline information
JACL National Scholarship Committee
1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 94102
(415) 921-5225
http://www.jacl.org
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
The applicant must be an entering, first-year law student at an ABA-accredited law school. At the time of submission of the application, the applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the undergraduate level. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession. In addition, the applicant's financial need; personal, family, and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered. Awards may be renewable for two additional years.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Approximately March 1
American Bar Association
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610-4714
(800)285-2221
http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html
Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship
This scholarship is available for an entering first-year law school student at the University of San Francisco. The scholarship is designated for a minority student who indicates financial need and has demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles to attain his or her education. This scholarship is renewable with good standing, continuing financial need, and enrollment at USF.
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Approximately May 30
The Bar Association of San Francisco
465 California Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104-1826
(415) 782-9000
http://www.sfbar.org/about/diversity.aspx
Earl Warren Civil Rights Training Scholarship
The scholarships are awarded each year to 15–20 new students whose community involvement activities and leadership qualities demonstrate outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Awards are limited to U.S. citizens and preference is given to students who are entering their first year of full-time study.
Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Approximately March 31
The Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc.
99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600
New York, NY 10013
(212)965-2200
http://www.naacpldf.org
Earl Warren Shearman and Sterling Scholarships
Earl Warren Shearman & Sterling Scholarships are two special stipends for African-American law students. The scholarship is sponsored by Shearman & Sterling, a large commercial law firm with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and several foreign locations. Recipients are assigned attorney-mentors from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) and from Shearman & Sterling, and gain experience working with LDF on issues related to civil rights and public interest law.
Award Amount: $15,000
Deadline: Approximately March 31
The Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc.
Att: Shearman Sterling Scholarship Program
99 Hudson Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212)965-2200
http://www.naacpldf.org
Scholarships for Native American Students
Allogan Slagle Scholarship
The Allogan Slagle Scholarship is offered by The California Indian Law Association, a nonprofit organization incorporated under tribal law and devoted to advancing the field of Indian law, the Indian law legal profession, and tribal justice system personnel in California. This scholarship is available to American Indian and Native Alaskan full-time law school students. The award is based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Approximately July 3
Lisa Wyzlic Director of Scholarship Programs
Association on American Indian Affairs
966 Hungerford Dr. Suite 2B
Rockville, Md. 20850
(240)314-7155
Taraknath Das Foundation Grant
The Taraknath Das Foundation Grants are limited to Indian passport holders studying in any field of graduate studies in the U.S. They must have completed one year of study in the U.S. and be working toward a degree.
Award Amount: $4,000
Deadline: Approximately August 1
Taraknath Das Foundation
c/o Southern Asian Institute
Columbia University
420 West 118th Street
New York, NY 10027
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/sai/tdas.html
AIGC Fellowship for Native American Graduate Students
AIGC Fellowships are awarded to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are full-time graduate students at any accredited university in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount: Variable
Deadline: Approximately June 1
American Indian Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 1B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(800) 628-1920
http://www.aigc.com
American Indian Scholarship
This award is intended to help Native American students of any age, of any tribe, and in any state, in their pursuit of a vocational, undergraduate, or graduate education. Awards are based on financial need and academic achievement. Applicants must be Native American, in financial need, and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: Contact foundation for deadline information
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
(202) 628-1776
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Wisconsin Higher Education Grant
Participants must be members of the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin, have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be accepted into an accredited college or technical school.
Award Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: Contact The Oneida Nation for deadline information
The Oneida Tribe Norbert Hill Center
N7210 Seminary Road
Oneida, WI 54155
(800) 236-2214 ext. 4333
http://www.oneidanation.org
Scholarships for Women
International Fellowships
Fellowships are awarded for full-time study to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career.
Award Amount: $18,000
Deadline: Approximately December 1
American Association of University Women
1111 Sixteenth Street NW
Washington,DC
(800)326-2289
http://www.aauw.org
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides grants-in-aid for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Award Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2899
(515) 255-3153
http://www.peointernational.org
AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships
Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women of color who intend to pursue a full-time course of study in fields, such as law, in which women's participation is traditionally low. Candidates may apply for support for their final year of study only and are expected to receive their degrees at the end of the fellowship year.
Award Amount: $5,000 to $12,000
Deadline: Approximately January 10
AAUW Educational Foundation Selected Professions Fellowships
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
(319) 337-1716
http://www.aauw.org
http://www.act.org/aauw/spffocus/index.html
Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award For Women Working in Health Care Law
This award was established in honor of Elaine Osborne Jacobson, an advocate for the health care needs of underserved populations. The award recognizes women law students with an aptitude for and commitment to a career of advocacy for the health care needs of women, children, the elderly, and disabled persons. The candidates must be women currently enrolled in an accredited North American law school on a full- or part-time basis who through their law school adacemic and clinical work demonstrate their aptitude for and a long-term commitment to a legal career of advocacy on behalf of the healthcare needs of children, women, the elderly, and disabled persons.
Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Approximately April 30
Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award
American Association for Justice
Attn: Nathalie Etori
777 Sixth Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
(202)965-3500, ext. 593
http://www.justice.org
Horizons Foundation Scholarships
Women in Defense, a National Security Organization, established the Horizons Foundation to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national security interests of the United States and to provide development opportunities to women who are already working in national security fields. Scholarships are awarded to candidates who require financial assistance and who demonstrate strong academic credentials, significant leadership potential, and a commitment to a career in national security.
Award Amount: $500 to $2,000
Deadline: Approximately July 1
Horizons Foundation
c/o National Defense Industrial Association
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
(703) 247-2552
http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/
Justice Pauline Davis Hanson Scholarship
As a tribute to the memory of the late Associate Justice Pauline Davis Hanson, Fresno County Women Lawyers has established a scholarship to encourage and support outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service by women law students. Candidates must be female law students who have successfully completed at least one year of law school. Preference will be given to current or former residents of California's Fresno, Kings, Madera, or Tulane counties.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Early May
Fresno County Women Lawyers
Hanson Scholarship Committee
5151 N. Palm St. Suite 820
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 226-1540
Kern County Women Lawyers Association
The Kern County Women Lawyers Association of Bakersfield is an organization that supports and promotes women attorneys as well as issues of gender, diversity, and equality. The association considers a candidate's connection to Kern County, proven academic achievement, economic need, and concern for society. Scholarships are awarded to second-, third-, or fourth-year law students.
Award Amount: $250 to $3,000
Deadline: In January—contact association for more details
Kern County Women Lawyers Association
Box 2702
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-5457
Scholarships based on Parental Membership
CTA Scholarship for Dependent Children
CTA Scholarship applicants must be a dependent child of an active, retired-life, or deceased member of CTA. The applicant must be claimed as a dependent on the current year's IRS tax form.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Approximately January 27
California Teachers Association Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
(650) 552-5370
http://www.cta.org
Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program
The Blinded Veterans Association has established the Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program for the purpose of assisting the educational goals of dependant children and spouses of blinded veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Award Amount: $1,000 to $2,000
Deadline: Contact the Blinded Veterans Association for deadline information
Blinded Veterans Association
477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
(202) 371-8880
http://www.bva.org
Polish American Club of North Jersey Scholarships
The foundation provides funding to qualified full-time graduate students in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or a permanent resident of Polish descent and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be active members of the Polish American Club of New Jersey or be the child or grandchild of a member. Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant's interest in the Polish community, and financial need.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Approximately January 13
The Kosciuszko Foundation
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 734-2130
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDscholarships.html
The Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program
The foundation provides funding to qualified students for full-time graduate studies in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or a permanent resident of Polish descent and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant's interest in the Polish community, and financial need.
Award Amount: $1,000 to $7,000
Deadline: Approximately January 15
The Kosciuszko Foundation
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 734-2130
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDscholarships_US_Tuition.html
Scholarships Based on Residency
Finlandia Foundation Trust Scholarship
Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Finland and accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning. Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students. Students studying subjects related to Finnish culture receive special consideration.
Award Amount: $500 to $3,000
Deadline: Approximately February 1
Finlandia Foundation National
470 West Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626)795-2081
http://www.finlandiafoundation.org
Haneman-Perskie Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to law school. The grant is for a one-year period and it is based on academic ability, financial need, leadership potential, and character.
Award Amount: Contact the Haneman-Perskie Foundation for award amount
Deadline: Approximately May 1
Haneman-Perskie Scholarship Foundation
c/o Atlantic County Bar Association
1201 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609)345-3444
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara awards scholarships to graduate students. Selection is based on a variety of factors, which may include academic excellence, financial need, motivation, and potential. Applicants must currently be full-time students at an approved college, and must have attended high school in Santa Barbara Counties for grades 11 and 12, graduating from a secondary school in Santa Barbara County. Re-entry adult applicants who have resided in Santa Barbara for a minimum of three years as a non-student may also be eligible.
Award Amount: Contact Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara for award amount
Deadline: Approximately January 31
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
P.O. Box 3620
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
(805)687-6065
http://www.sbscholarship.org
Frank H. Lang Merit Scholarship
The law firm of Lang Richert & Patch offers a grant toward payment of law school tuition to first-year law students or college students applying to law school. Applicants must be a graduate or graduating student from a high school in the Central Valley of California, and be a graduate or graduating student of Fresno State University. The scholarship is awarded solely on merit, not need.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Contact the law firm of Lang Richert & Patch for deadline information
Lang Richert & Patch
5200Palm Avenue Suite 401
Fresno, CA 93701
(559)228-6700
http://www.lrplaw.net