UCLA School of Law receives notices and information about various scholarships, fellowships and writing competitions sponsored by foundations, alumni associations, bar associations, etc. The Financial Aid Office will post applicable notices on this page or our intranet site as received. Please note that the posting of these scholarships does not imply endorsement of any organization and/or scholarship.
Outside scholarship checks should be sent to UCLA’s Payment Solutions and Compliance office. The checks should be made out to the UC Regents and contain the student’s name and University ID on the check/accompanying paperwork. The address is:
Deadline: April 1, 2024
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
The journey of becoming the first person in your family to attend university is often filled with intimidating challenges and difficult circumstances. Attorney Kadzai hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey by offering financial assistance to students. The first generation college student scholarship provides a college student with $2,500.
Deadline: April 1, 2024
HON. MIKIO UCHIYAMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Central California Asian Pacific American Bar Association (CCAPABA) is excited to award $1,500 scholarships to two current law students. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate a commitment to helping and working with the Asian American Pacific community. Scholarship recipients will be honored at CAPABA’s annual banquet to be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Fresno, CA (venue to be determined). Application
Deadline: April 7, 2024
SAMVID SCHOLARSHIP
Samvid Scholars empowers future leaders and changemakers through leadership development programming and community-building events. While our Scholars’ graduate programs span disciplines and institutions, what unites them is their track record of, and ongoing commitment to, driving transformative change for society. Our programming enables Scholars to fulfill their extraordinary potential by providing them with the understanding, skills, and support to bring their purpose to life – and, in time, to lead change at scale. Scholars receive up to $50K for tuition and fees each year for two years of study in an eligible graduate program. Our ambition is to reduce the financial burden of graduate education, which can shape career and life choices.
Deadline: April 14, 2024
THE LMJ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The LMJ Scholarship is a diversity pipeline program that seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding diverse law students. The LMJ Scholarship program grants scholarships of $10,000 to students for their first year of law school.
Deadline: April 19, 2024
ROBERT MASUR FELLOWSHIP IN CIVIL LIBERTIES
The fellowship is open to first-year law students who intend to carry out significant activities during the summer (in between their first and second year) in the areas of civil rights and/or civil liberties. Each fellowship comes with a $2,000 stipend.
Deadline: April 30, 2024
HON. RUTH BADER GINSBURG SCHOLARSHIP
The Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) Foundation is pleased to offer a $5,000 tuition scholarships to law students who plan to follow in the footsteps of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by fighting for social justice, equality and inclusion, and have a demonstrated commitment to issues affecting women, children, minorities, or other historically marginalized groups.
Deadline: May 1, 2024
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
At Futeral & Nelson, we understand the value of and the opportunities that come from obtaining a law school degree. We offer this scholarship as a means for students to relieve the financial stress of pursuing their career goals. That is why we are committed to helping pay for law school with a $2,000 scholarship.
Deadline: See website
MICHAEL WEINER SCHOLARSHIP FOR LABOR STUDIES
The Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies seeks to recognize and support the efforts of graduate and/or law school students dedicated to improving the lives of workers. The Players Trust awards $50,000 annually to fund up to five scholarships at a minimum of $10,000 each. To date, the Trust has proudly awarded $400,000 in scholarships. The Players Trust also provides support, resources, and networking opportunities to alumni of the scholarship program as they continue to move forward in their educational and vocational journeys.
Deadline: June 1, 2024
MICHIGAN AUTO LAW DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
As part of our commitment to diversity, Michigan Auto Law is pleased to sponsor an annual Scholarship Program to provide financial support to students who contribute to the diversity of the law school student body as they pursue their legal career. $2,000 scholarship.
Deadline: June 1, 2024
THE GAINSBERG LAW ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
It can take only one second for your life to change forever – something our clients know all too well. At Gainsberg Law, we fight for the futures of our clients, to help them regain what is lost, and to plan for their new lives ahead. We can offer assistance because of the civil justice system, which allows people to seek redress when a wrong has been committed. To maintain that system, however, we need strong, passionate and dedicated lawyers who promise to uphold the law and protect the system. Scholarship award: $2,500
Deadline: June 7, 2024
MARY SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Mary Sullivan Scholarship is given to a law student or recent law school graduate who represents the ideals and values of Mary Sullivan. Awards from $500 to $3,000 have been given.
Deadline: June 10, 2024
WHAT WILL BE YOUR TRADEMARK? SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Mandour & Associates, APC “What will be your Trademark?” Scholarship exists to help alleviate whatever financial burdens may stand in the way of a student thriving, not just surviving. Scholarship award: $2,500.
Deadline: June 15, 2024
ANIDJAR & LEVINE COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
The Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine will award a $2,500 scholarship to the student who best demonstrates the relationship between their community service and future career goals and ambitions.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
ELLE D'AMORE LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
D’Amore Law Group has earned a reputation among insurance companies, corporations, and opposing counsel as experienced, aggressive, and ethical personal injury attorneys. One (1) winner of this scholarship will receive $2,500 to put towards their law school tuition.
Deadline: July, 1, 2024
SHOOK & STONE SCHOLARSHIP
The lawyers at Shook & Stone understand that education is incredibly important for all generations. The experiences and lessons you learn are unrivaled. We want to help students in their paths to higher education, which is why we have created this scholarship. If you share our goal of helping individuals fully understand their rights and the benefits of hiring a skilled personal injury attorney, we want you to submit an essay for the chance to win $2,500.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
PATRICK MALONE & ASSOCIATES OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP
Patrick Malone & Associates is offering two scholarships of $5,000 each to law students committed to a career representing individuals. We call this our “Representing Real People” scholarship. Our goal is to make a dent in the high cost of law school for students who want to represent individuals, to make it a little easier to choose such a career path.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
FUTURE LAWYER SCHOLARSHIP
Lawyer.com started as a legal matching service for those seeking a lawyer. Our foundation is based on our appreciation for lawyers and what they can provide for their community. With this, we decided to celebrate the new, future lawyers-to-be with a law school scholarship. The winning essay writer will receive $5,000 to aid with their schooling.
Deadline: August 1, 2024
JOHNS LAW GROUP SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
We are asking students to write a 500-1000 word essay about the importance of Checks and Balances within our government. We will choose one (1) essay for the scholarship contest. We will select the most cohesive, compelling, and best-written essay. The chosen submission will receive $2,500 to put towards their tuition or school expenses on behalf of the John’s Law Group.
Deadline: September 18, 2024
FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP
Having dedicated our lives to the legal profession, the attorneys with Andrew Cores Family Law Group are excited to assist law students with expenses related to their college education. Each semester, the firm is offering an aspiring or current law student the opportunity to win $2,000 through the Andrew Cores Family Law Group Future Lawyers Scholarship.
Deadline: October 1, 2024
BUCKFIRE & BUCKFIRE, P.C. LAW SCHOOL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The scholarship was created in 2013 as part of the law firm’s commitment to helping law students who are in need of financial assistance achieve their academic and professional dreams. The scholarship will award $2,000 to one student selected by our scholarship selection committee.
Deadline: November 18, 2024
AARON D. WERSING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D. Wersing is specifically focused on federal employee law. Just like other employees, federal employees can face an array of challenges including disability claims, discrimination and harassment, whistleblower claims, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other adverse employment actions. However, many of their rights are governed by specific laws that are unique to federal employees, and few law firms understand the complexities of their rights. Our team is dedicated to helping federal employees nationwide understand and protect their rights. One winner will be awarded with $1,500 to apply towards their law education.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
THE LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL KIM SCHOLARSHIP
We are inspired by our clients, who have overcome the impact of an accident and become agents of change in their communities. This motivates us to support local students and help them pursue their dreams with The Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship. The scholarship will grant $2,500 to one eligible student who is enrolled or planning to enroll in college or graduate school.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
ANGELENO ACCIDENT LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP
At Angeleno Accident Lawyers, we have always been dedicated to serving our community, including empowering the next generation of leaders. In an effort to inspire change, our law firm is excited to offer a $2,500 scholarship opportunity to one deserving student for the 2024 school year.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
THE 2024 ALPHA ACCIDENT LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP
The attorneys at Alpha Accident Lawyers proudly support students’ pursuit of higher education, which is why we are pleased to offer the Alpha Accident Lawyers Collegiate Scholarship Program. Each year, one student who has exemplified educational excellence and leadership will be selected to receive our $5,000 award.
Deadline: Varies Depending on Scholarship
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS
We know every little bit helps when you’re trying to pay for law school. That’s why several ABA groups offer scholarships for law students. Scholarship amounts vary.
Deadline: See website
GLORIA BARRON WILDERNESS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in understanding wilderness and how to protect it. The scholarship is available to current qualified graduate students. It was created in honor of Gloria Barron, a dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection. Two separate awards of $25,000 each will be given to two graduate students to support their research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness.