Institutional scholarships are awarded to admitted students based on their credentials entering law school. Most institutional scholarships are GPA-conditioned renewable awards and apply for the fall and spring terms. Summer courses are optional and therefore current end-of-spring cumulative GPA calculations do not include summer course grades earned within the same calendar year. At the University of San Diego School of Law, unless otherwise stated, all scholarships are tuition-restricted and may be impacted by other tuition-restricted aid.
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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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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)
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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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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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Alec Cory/Procopio Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Alec Cory/Procopio Scholarship, in memory of Alec Cory, will be awarded to a 3L or 4L law student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to public interest law.
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Baumgaertner Family Endowed Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Baumgaertner Family Endowed Scholarship, shall be awarded to a law student at the University of San Diego School of Law who has demonstrated a commitment to practicing law upon graduating Law School.
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Blanchard, Krasner & French Endowed Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Blanchard, Krasner & French Endowed Scholarship is awarded to continuing law students who demonstrate financial need.
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Bright Futures Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Award
Candidate description
Student Eligibility
- You have a need for financial assistance, with an annual household income of less than $75,000.
- You achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in your most recently completed academic semester.
- You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- You are enrolled at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2026 semester.
Application Instructions Online Application Available
Your application must include a high-quality essay, answering the following prompt in 500-1000 words:
We also ask each applicant to submit the following information to be considered for our scholarship: statement of financial need, proof of enrollment in a U.S. college or university, and contact information.
Tell us about yourself. Please describe how you have demonstrated these three characteristics throughout your academic or personal life:
Leadership
Determination
Passion
Purpose
Family law matters are both legally and emotionally challenging. When emotions run high, so do the stakes. At the Kane County family law firm of Goostree Law Group, our attorneys cut through the drama and focus on achieving our clients’ goals. Whether you are going through a divorce or involved in another family law matter, we have the skills and experience to effectively advocate on your behalf both in negotiations and at trial.
The Goostree Law Group gladly offers financial assistance to college and university students twice a year through our Bright Futures Scholarship.
This award opportunity is provided to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit leadership, determination, and passion in their academic studies and personal lives.
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Contacting the Scholarship Team
All questions and concerns regarding our scholarship program should be directed to our scholarship email address at scholarship@familydivorcelaw.com. Please refrain from calling the firm’s office number or using our contact form, as your questions may not be answered.
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