Featured Scholarships
Mercer County Bar Foundation Scholarship
The Mercer County Bar Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to a current or incoming law school student to assist the recipient in his or her academic pursuits in the legal field. The applications must demonstrate the following:
1. Residency or ties in Mercer County;
2. Current enrollment in or acceptance by any accredited law school;
3. Financial need; and
4. Involvement in community and/or civic activities.More information and application materials are available in the Law School Financial Aid Office or by emailing amangat@mercerbar.comonline.
Application deadline: October 27, 2023
Mark T. Banner Scholarship
This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds. The recipient will receive $10,000 payable for the Fall 2024 semester of their/her/his second or third year of law school.
The application is available on the Linn Inn of Court’s website, https://www.linninn.org/Pages/scholarship.shtml.
Application deadline : December 1, 2023
The Don H. Liu Scholars Program
Three recipients will be selected for a $15,000 award and access to prominent mentors, including Don H. Liu, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer of Target Corporation. The Program will also aid in career development, including finding potential internships.
Details and more information about the Program are on their website: http://www.donhliuscholars.org .
Application deadline: December 31, 2023
William Goldman Foundation
The Foundation provides partial scholarships to students who have completed their first year. Applicants must be in the top 1/3 of their class, must be enrolled full-time, demonstrate great financial need and show potential for future contributions to the Philadelphia community.. Applicants who meet the requirements may be asked to appear for a personal interview.
Additional information and application materials are available in the Law School Financial Aid Office, Suite 101, Barrack Hall.
Application deadline: March 15, 2024
Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation
The Foundation offers a competitive program to provide monetary awards to exceptional black female law students to assist with the financial challenges while preparing for the Bar exam, including prep course costs and living expenses, especially for those in public service.
The SCWLF offers $5000 scholarships to Black women law students for Bar exam expenses. After one year as a prosecutor, recipients receive an additional $5000.
To apply for the scholarship visit: https://saritaandclairefoundation.org/scholarship/
Application deadline: March 31, 2024