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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 Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman Award

Application Deadline: June 30, 2016

To further its community outreach and support throughout the state of New Jersey, the personal injury law firm of Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman has created the Legal Studies Educational Scholarship. We are offering this scholarship for those pursuing a career in legal studies. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://mskf.net/legal-studies-scholarship/

NEW! The Wieand Legal Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: July 1, 2016

The Wieand Law Firm is now offering students the Wieand Legal Scholarship for Fall 2016. This $1,000 scholarship is open to undergraduate students and current law school students who want to pursue a Juris Doctorate degree. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.wieandlaw.com/wieand-legal-scholarship-fall-2016/

NEW! The Patrick Malone & Associates Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: July 1, 2016

Patrick Malone & Associates is offering two scholarships of $5,000 each to law students committed to a career representing individuals serving in legal career paths such as elder law, immigration law, disability rights, and more. We call this our “Representing Real People” scholarship. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.patrickmalonelaw.com/patrick-malone-associates-scholarship/

NEW! The Diversity Scholarship Foundation Award

Application Deadline: August 29, 2016

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is a not-for-profit organization that provides scholarships to diverse and deserving law students. The DSF also provides free continuing legal education seminars (CLEs) on a wide range of topics. The Diversity Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is pleased to offer various scholarships and externships to deserving and diverse students each year. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships/

NEW! The Daily Lineups Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: September 1, 2016

DailyLineups is a leading provider of resources and sports information focused on the growing popularity of daily fantasy sports in the US and Canada. Daily Lineups is proud to offer ongoing college scholarship awards for students aspiring to achieve higher education. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: https://www.dailylineups.com/scholarship/

The Biunno Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: May 9, 2016

The Essex County Bar Association (ECBA) and it's Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in conjunction with the Hon. Vincent J. Biunno Memorial Fund, is pleased to announce the continuation of the Biunno Scholarship Program for the 2016-2017 school year. The scholarships are designed to offer financial assistance to persons with disabilities who are currently attending law school. Interested students can request more information and a scholarship application by emailing Gabriela Amador, Director of Admissions at: gamador@kentlaw.iit.edu

The Illinois Judges Foundation Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: June 1, 2016

The Illinois Judges Foundation will award the Harold Sullivan Scholarship to one or more students attending an Illinois law school. The scholarship(s) will range from $1,000 to $5,000.

To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following criteria: Graduated from an Illinois high school; Does not have a family member who is a judge; Currently is a first or second year law student at an Illinois law school; Has community service or pro bono experience; Has financial need. Interested students can request an application by emailing Gabriela Amador, Director of Admissions at: gamador@kentlaw.iit.edu

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

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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