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2015-16 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 Zeiger Firm Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: February 15, 2016

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, The Zeiger Firm is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to each winner of the biannual Brian Zeiger college scholarship essay contest. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://brianzeiger.com/scholarship/

NEW! Kerri Castellini Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

Throughout the history of our nation, women have proven that they have the leadership skills to succeed despite the obstacles that have traditionally stood in the way. As a female leader in the legal field, Ms. Castellini has demonstrated that, with hard work and an education, women can accomplish great things for their community. Thus, she is glad to sponsor the Kerri Castellini Women’s Leadership Scholarship & Essay Contest. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://trustandestateslawyers.com/

NEW! Kenmore Law Group Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: March 31, 2016

The Kenmore Law Group has established the LAAG Access-For-All Scholarship. This is a quarterly scholarship of $500, offered to a student who plans to pursue a career in the legal field. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and assist a motivated student, who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the community, to accomplish their dream to practice in the legal field. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.losangelescaraccidentattorney.co/ (application is located on the lower right hand side of the website)

NEW! Waechter Medical-Legal Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: September 1, 2016

Jason Waechter loves both the medical profession and the legal profession. He believes the best of each field have something in common—they solve problems in creative and original ways. These scholarships embrace this. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.birthlaw.com/34.html

Thrive Small Business Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: January 31, 2016

Thrive is happy to announce that we're offering a scholarship to a future small business owner. Small businesses are the heartbeat of America and we're excited to help budding entrepreneurs in this small way. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://thriveapp.com/thrive-small-business-scholarship

The Ayo and Iken Family Law Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: February 1, 2016

The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken, a large, state-wide Florida law firm helping people with divorce and custody issues would like to encourage law students to enter the field of family law. We believe family law touches many people across the country and there is no greater duty than helping someone in a divorce or custody controversy. To that end we have created the Ayo and Iken Family Law Scholarship. One winner, selected by a committee of family law attorneys, will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship to be used toward their continuing progress in law school. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.myfloridalaw.com/family-law-scholarship/

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.

 

Important Information for 2015-16 Chicago-Kent Scholarship Recipients

Important Information for 2015-16 Chicago-Kent Scholarship Recipients

If you have been awarded a Chicago-Kent scholarship for the 2015-16 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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