There are a number of scholarship and national fellowship opportunities available to students at USD across the College and all the schools, in undergraduate and graduate programs, and based on a variety of admissions criteria, such as merit and financial need.
2026 San Diego Future Legal Leaders Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Award
Candidate description
Who Can Apply:
- Students who are enrolled in a University with 60 miles of their San Diego Office
- Enrolled in a pre-law, paralegal or J.D. program
- In good standing with a 3.00 or higher GPA
- At least 18 years old
- Not an employee or immediate family member of HKM Employment Attorneys LLP
Application Deadline 10-15-26
Recipients will be notified in December 2026
Funds will be provided to the student for educational-related expenses in 2027
Purpose
HKM Employment Attorneys is offering their annual scholarship opportunity for Law Students who are in a paralegal, J.D. or pre-law program. HKM is a law firm of experienced San Diego employment lawyers in California. The firm seeks to ensure clients within our practice areas receive equal treatment and compensation per federal and local employment laws.
The purpose of the scholarship is to lift future legal professionals who study near their San Diego offices.
More Information
Online Application available at HKM Employment Attorneys
Required documents
- Unofficial PDF academic transcript
- One-page resume
- 250-word essay: "How I will use my legal education to serve my community"
Application deadline 10-15-26. Students will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours
Selection Process:
- Essays are scored for clarity, originality, and community impact.
- GPA and résumé show commitment and fit.
- Top score wins. Decisions are final.
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AACN Scholarship- Nurse Think for Future Nurse Faculty
Available to
School of Nursing - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
School of Nursing - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School of Nursing - MSN Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
School of Nursing - MSN Nursing Leadership
School of Nursing - BSN Completion Program (RN to BSN)
School of Nursing - MSN Nurse Practitioner
Award
Candidate description
The NurseThink®-AACN Scholarship is open to all students who are members of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy. To apply, students must complete an online application, provide demographic information and details on their academic achievement, and submit a short essay outlining their plans to teach after graduation.
Purpose
The NurseThink® - AACN Scholarship supports students enrolled in master's and doctoral nursing programs at AACN member institutions who have a desire to become future nurse faculty. The fund will provide a $5,000 scholarship awards to students twice a year through 2026.
AANP Scholarship Program
Available to
School of Nursing - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School of Nursing - MSN Nurse Practitioner
Award
Candidate description
AANP scholarships are available to members who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate school in pursuit of an advanced degree. Applicants must be licensed as a registered nurse, have at least one semester of classes completed and be scheduled to complete an eligible NP program.
Purpose
AANP empowers you to thrive in your journey towards becoming an NP or career advancement and supports the next generation of NPs with members-only scholarships.
More Information
Awardees may receive $2,500 to $5,000 in scholarship funding. Only completed applications will be accepted and reviewed.
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Aberle Family Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Aberle Family Scholarship is awarded to continuing law students who demonstrate financial need.
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AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
More Information
A scholarship can make all the difference. Search hundreds of carefully curated and vetted scholarship opportunities and writing competitions — totaling more than $3 million in aid.
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Adam Robinson Endowed Military Scholarship
Available to
School of Business - Real Estate
Award
Candidate description
Undergraduate or MSRE students that are Military-Connected (active duty, veterans, spouses and/or dependents).
Purpose
Adam Robinson, a 2001 USD alumnus and member of the BMC Policy Advisory Board, is the president of RPG, a company he founded in 2012. Under his leadership, RPG has developed over one million square feet of new construction and acquired more than 3.5 million square feet of commercial properties in San Diego County. With extensive experience in commercial real estate, Adam has overseen more than $1.5 billion in transactions. He has been recognized as one of San Diego's most influential leaders by various publications, including the San Diego Business Journal and Real Estate Forum.
More Information
To access the application for this scholarship and all other real estate, non-need based scholarships, please email Joe Bertocchini at: joebertocchini@sandiego.edu
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Adam Robinson Spendable Military Scholarship
Available to
School of Business - Real Estate
Award
Candidate description
Undergraduate or MSRE students that are Military-Connected (active duty, veterans, spouses and/or dependents).
Purpose
Adam Robinson, a 2001 USD alumnus and member of the BMC Policy Advisory Board, is the president of RPG, a company he founded in 2012. Under his leadership, RPG has developed over one million square feet of new construction and acquired more than 3.5 million square feet of commercial properties in San Diego County. With extensive experience in commercial real estate, Adam has overseen more than $1.5 billion in transactions. He has been recognized as one of San Diego's most influential leaders by various publications, including the San Diego Business Journal and Real Estate Forum.
More Information
To access the application for this scholarship and all other real estate, non-need based scholarships, please email Joe Bertocchini at: joebertocchini@sandiego.edu
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Advancing Black Leadership and Scholarship in the Law Endowed Fund
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Advancing Black Leadership and Scholarship in the Law Endowed Fund scholarship will be awarded to a continuing student who exhibits leadership qualities in the USD School of Law community. The Advancing Black Leadership and Scholarship in the Law student scholarship fund is for law students who have demonstrated support for and commitment to: Equal access to justice and education for the Black population Lifting Black voices and raising issues affecting black communities. Fighting against racism, racial injustice, and prejudices.
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Albert and Mae Lee Memorial Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
Albert and Mae Lee Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a continuing law student who demonstrates a strong scholastic ability and outstanding moral character.
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Alberta S. Casey Legacy Endowed Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Alberta S. Casey Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of the University of San Diego who continues his/her/their education as a graduate student at the University of San Diego School of Law. Qualified applicants must be graduates of the University of San Diego prior to their admission to USD School of Law.
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