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2014-15 Academic Year

External Scholarships

Throughout the year, the Office of Admissions receives notices of scholarships that are offered through external organizations. Information about the scholarship awards that are currently available is listed below.  Award notices are listed in the order in which they were received.

You may also find information on other outside scholarship awards on the Internet. The following sites are useful for finding scholarship and financial aid information:

NEW! The Study Web Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: July 31, 2015

Studyweb.com is looking for essays with a minimum word-count of at least 1200 words and the title of paper that you are being asked to submit is: How Will the Internet Change Mankind in the Next 10 Years? Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.studyweb.com/resources/2015-scholarship/

NEW! The Zeiger Firm Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: August 15, 2015

The rising cost of obtaining a college education has made it increasingly difficult for many students and families to realize their dreams of earning a college degree. As an attorney, Brian Zeiger understands the value of education as well as the financial strain that being a student can often entail. In an effort to help students meet their financial needs, his firm is pleased to offer an annual $1,000 scholarship to the winner of the Brian Zeiger college scholarship essay contest. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://brianzeiger.com/scholarship/

NEW! The Will County Women's Bar Association Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: August 1, 2015

Candidates must live or work or participate in an intern/extern program in Will County, Illinois. Have completed one semester of Law School with a GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or above. Provide a copy of your resume, your GPA, and, in one page or less, state why you want to be an attorney and why you should be considered for the scholarship, including some background about yourself. SCHOLARSHIP: $500 and waiver of dues to Will County Women’s Bar Association for the first 2 years after admission to the bar. SUBMIT APPLICATION BY MAIL TO: Susan O’Leary, Circuit Judge 57 N. Ottawa St, 227 Joliet IL 60432

NEW! The North American Van Lines Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: September 1, 2015

North American Van Lines is committed to supporting the community as well as the growth and development of the moving services and logistics industries. We believe education is the best way to ensure our industry has qualified professionals for years to come. Because of this belief, we are proud to announce our first annual Logistics Scholarship contest. Five lucky qualified entrants will each win a $1,000 scholarship towards their degree in logistics or supply chain management at the college or university of their choice. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.northamerican.com/scholarship

The Asian Heritage Law Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: August 1, 2015

The Asian Heritage Law Scholarship is open to any students who will be attending law school. Candidates are asked to write a short essay describing how their background and experiences in the Asian American community influenced their choice to go to law school and how they plan to use their law degree. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.infinlaw.com/scholarship/

The TVProviders Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: July 31, 2015

TVProviders have created a $1,000 scholarship open to all current students in order to help them afford tuition costs and further their education. To apply for this scholarship, students must draw, paint, design, photograph or film a recreation of their favorite sports moment. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.tvproviders.com/scholarship.html.

The NerdWallet Law Scholarships

Application deadline: varies

NerdWallet is a free search engine which allows students to search through over 10,000 scholarship and financial aid resources.  Interested students should check out their law school scholarships at http://www.nerdwallet.com/education/scholarships/scholarship-for-Law%20School#/scholarship-for-Law%20School.

 

Award Archive

For a complete list of the awards that have been posted in the 2014-15 Record, click here. Although the application deadlines for these awards have already passed, this information can aid you in planning for next year by assisting you in determining the time of year that certain awards are typically offered.  You may also access a complete list of the 2014-15 scholarship notices by clicking here.

 

Important Information for 2014-15 Chicago-Kent Scholarship Recipients

If you have been awarded a Chicago-Kent scholarship for the 2014-15 academic year, please refer to the Scholarship Policies from the current Student Handbook for important information concerning your award.  Please direct any questions about your scholarship to the Office of Admissions, Suite 230.

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