The Sturm College of Law offers numerous scholarship opportunities for first-year students, from the full-tuition Chancellor’s Scholars Program, to other merit scholarships offered through the admissions process. Additionally, continuing students can apply for named scholarships once they are enrolled at the Sturm College of Law.
First-Year JD Student Scholarships
Merit Scholarships
Entering first-year JD students are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships through the admissions process, these awards generally range from $15,750 to $38,000, with a few awards going up to full tuition.
Entering first-year JD students with a demonstrated history of excellence in academics and public service are encouraged to apply for the Chancellor’s Scholarship Program, which offers full-tuition scholarships to students interested in pursuing careers in public interest law.
We are thrilled to offer various departmental scholarships that are available for Graduate Legal Studies students and are awarded by the admissions committee based on a student’s demonstrated ability. We recommend submitting all application materials as early as possible.
All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. Admission decisions are made without regard to a student’s ability to meet the financial obligations of their individual program.
Students may also want to consider external sources of funding; explore the resources below for additional financial aid opportunities.
All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. Admission decisions are made without regard to a student’s ability to meet the financial obligations of their individual program.
Students will be notified of any awards with their acceptance letters, or through an official e-mail if a scholarship award is allocated after an admission decision is made.
Students may want to explore other options when considering the financial responsibilities of their studies. Our students could possibly qualify for other scholarships through private grants and foundations. The following list of resources may be helpful in financing your graduate legal education. This should serve as a starting point and is by no means exhaustive. Each prospective student is encouraged to explore all funding options available. Additionally, please visit the website of the DU Financial Aid Office to continue exploring scholarship possibilities.
LLM-guide.com provides an overview of LL.M. funding options and could be helpful to begin your scholarship exploration.
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International exchange programs for French students and interns studying abroad.
Finlandia Foundation National
Administrates grants and scholarships to celebrate, support, and strengthen Finnish heritage and Finnish-American culture and traditions.
Houtan Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships for students from all origins who have high academic performance and proven interest in promoting Iran’s culture, heritage, language and civilization.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
For students from certain countries based on their potential for leadership and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
Organization of American States Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
Helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies or research at accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans.
Iranian-American Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to full-time students who are citizens of Iran and attend undergraduate and graduate schools in the United States.
World Bank Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
Awarded to students who promote economic development and shared prosperity through investing in education and developing human resources in the developing world.
World Bank Group Family Network Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Provides grants to women from developing and middle-income countries to further their education and strengthen the professional and leadership skills they need to improve the lives of women and children.
We offer various merit scholarships to qualified applicants. All students are considered for these merit scholarships upon an initial application review by the admissions committee. We recommend submitting all application materials as soon as possible to be considered for the best scholarship opportunities. Students will be notified of any awards with their acceptance letters.