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Scholarships

All incoming first-year students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Admitted students will be notified if additional information is required in order to be considered for any award. There are additional scholarships that students may apply to once they are enrolled. In order to maintain any scholarships awarded, students must be in good academic standing and enrolled full-time at ASU Law.

It is customary for students who receive donor-supported scholarships to thank the donors. Further details will be provided to students with donor-supported scholarships.

View our JD scholarship opportunities available

Advance Program

The Advance Program hopes to attract and connect first-generation students and students who have unique backgrounds in sharing their valuable perspectives on societal issues. This year-long program brings together a select group of first-year law students for leadership skills training and networking opportunities.

Click here for more information about Advance Program benefits.

Student Opportunity Funding

Student Opportunity Funding provides financial support for ASU Law students pursuing unpaid or low-paid legal experiences in public interest, government, policy and technology law. Whether in Arizona, across the country or in Washington, D.C., these programs help students build careers while serving the public good.

Explore Student Opportunity Funding and apply for a program.

Los Abogados LSAT Pipeline Fellowship Program

The Los Abogados Pipeline Fellowship program was created to increase diversity within the legal profession by helping diverse applicants overcome one of the biggest hurdles to law school admissions—the LSAT exam.

This program connects law students and college students with member attorneys. If you are not currently a student, you can apply for their Mentorship Program once you are a member of Los Abogados.

Explore the Los Abogados LSAT Pipeline Fellowship Program.

 

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Financial Aid

To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The type of aid awarded could be any combination of federal student loans. To receive federal financial aid, you must meet the eligibility criteria and enroll at least half-time each semester.

There are also a number of private loan programs available. Private alternative loan fees and interest rates vary by lender and are determined by the borrower's credit rating. ASU Law does not endorse any specific lenders, but there are several online resources from which you can choose a lender (e.g., U.S. Department of Education and FinAID.org).

Summer financial aid is available to students who enroll in the summer term, meet the eligibility criteria, and have a FAFSA on file for the current academic year. The offered awards are contingent upon enrollment in five (5) or more credit hours. Awards may consist of federal Stafford loans, federal Graduate PLUS loans, and federal work-study. Financial aid is also available for exchange and study-abroad programs.

For more information on financial aid options, visit the ASU Financial Aid and Scholarship Services Office's website. Additional questions can be directed to [email protected].

Financial Aid Forms

The following is a list of available financial aid forms. Please return completed forms to the Office of Admissions, 111 E. Taylor Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 C/O Admissions

  • Consortium Agreement
  • FERPA Consent for Access/Proxy
  • In-School Deferment (In-person*/Online)
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress Review
  • To Do List Items (Verification Forms)**
  • Emergency Loan application

*Submit the in-school deferment form to the Registrar's Office at the Tempe campus.
**Only submit "To Do List Items" forms when requested.

Residency

Like all other state universities, Arizona tuition fees are lower for residents than non-residents. Residency classification is determined for all students in accordance with guidelines provided by the Arizona Board of Regents, which reflect current Arizona revised statutes. You can find more information on residency status here.

Veterans benefits

ASU Veteran Services in the Pat Tillman Veterans Center is primarily responsible for the administration of veterans' educational benefits programs and the necessary enrollment certifications. You can learn more about benefits for veterans and their dependents here.

Scholarship opportunities

Scholarship Universe

All incoming students can access ASU's Scholarship Universe. An ASURITE is required for access. There are scholarships for a wide range of talents, personal stories, creativity and more. Scholarship Universe includes both ASU and non-ASU scholarships, so there’s something for everyone. Apply early to avoid missing deadlines! For more information, check out our helpful videos and FAQs on using Scholarship Universe.

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This scholarship is a comprehensive, innovative and effective financial education program created expressly for law students that offers free financial education, budgeting software and scholarship opportunities.

Competitions and contests 

January

  • ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Writing Competition ($1,500)
  • Adler Pollock & Sheehan Diversity Scholarship ($10,000)
  • AGBU Fellowships ($10,000)
  • AIPLEF Jan Jancin Award ($5,000)
  • Baker & McKenzie Diversity Scholarship ($10,000)
  • Banner & Witcoff Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship ($5,000)
  • Bernice Pickens Parsons Scholarship Fund ($1,950)
  • Bowles, McDavid, Graff and Love Scholarship Fund ($2,000)
  • Clarence L. Remynse Scholarship ($4,500)
  • Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey ($3,000)
  • Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Award ($3,000)
  • Idaho Trout Unlimited Graduate Scholarship ($500)
  • Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship ($5,000)
  • Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Justice Pauline Davis Hanson Scholarship ($2,000)
  • Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans ($36,000)
  • Perkins Coie 1L Diversity Fellowship ($7,500)
  • Robert T. Matsui Writing Competition ($1,500)
  • SEO Advantage Scholarship Essay Contest ($1,000)
  • The Leadership Institute Scholarship ($3,000)
  • University of Oregon Staton Scholarship ($6,550)
  • Welcome Home Scholarship Fund ($1,600)
  • Wellesley Trustee Scholarships ($3,000)

February

  • Bronx County Bar Association Scholarship ($5,000)
  • Camden County Bar Association Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Scholarship
  • John Hudson Savage Memorial Scholarship ($500)
  • Linn County Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship ($500)
  • Northern California Asian Peace Officer's Association Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Opportunity For a $500 Scholarship! ($500)
  • Texas Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Program (TBD)
  • The Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship Applicants ($1,000)
  • The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship ($5,000)
  • The Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation Scholarship ($10,000)
  • Truman Scholarships (TBD)
  • Washington American Indian Endowed Scholarship ($2,000)

March

  • ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship ($15,000)
  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Diversity Scholarships for 1Ls ($5,000)
  • Cal Grant C ($3,000)
  • Chris Nakamura Scholarship ($2,500)
  • Human Studies Fellowship ($5,000)
  • Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship ($2,500)
  • Jeanette R. Wolman Scholarship ($500)
  • John L. and Jeanne C. Hughes Scholarship Fund ($2,000)
  • JVS Scholarship ($2,000-$5,000)
  • Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship (TBD)
  • NAPABA NLF Scholarships ($2,000)
  • Patton Boggs NCLR Law Student Scholarship ($10,000)
  • Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships Essay Contest ($2,500)

April

  • Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program ($4,600)
  • Buckfire & Buckfire Law School Diversity Scholarship ($2,000)
  • JACL Law Scholarships Program ($2,500)
  • Bohemian Lawyers Association of Chicago ($2,500-$5,000)
  • Black Women Lawyers Association Scholarship (Varies)
  • ISF-Law Scholarship ($10,000)
  • 10K One Lawyer Can Change The World Scholarship ($10,000) 
  • BestReviewsList $2000 Scholarship Program ($2,000)
  • HCBF Scholarship Program($2,500) 
  • Bryce Harlow Foundation Fellowship Program($8,000)
  • Hudson County (NJ) Bar Foundation(none listed)
  • Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship($3,000) 

May

  • Byron Hanke Fellowship ($3,000-$5,000)
  • Joseph H. Gellert /Dutchess County Bar Association Scholarship ($1,000) 
  • John F. Moriarty Scholarship ($1,500) 
  • Kelley & Canterbury, LLC Alaska Curiosity Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships ($7,000)
  • ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Student Writing Contest ($2,500) 
  • Chief Justice Samuel J Roberts Scholarship - Erie County PA (varies) 

June

  • Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship ($10,000) 
  • Alabama Law Foundation Cabaniss Johnston Scholarship ($5,000)
  • James Boskey ADR Writing Competition ($1,000)
  • Video Contest Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Chalik & Chalik Cancer Survivors Scholarship ($1,000) 
  • ChapmanAlbin LLC Scholarship for Law Students ($1,000) 
  • Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship ($1,000) 
  • Jim Dodson Law Scholarship ($1,000) 

August

  • Captain Robert C. Sorensen Endowed Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Klif Kramer Firefighter Memorial Scholarship ($100)
  • Annual Diversity Scholarship ($15,000)
  • AAJ – Leesfield Scholarship ($2,500)
  • AAJ Trial Advocacy Scholarship ($2,500)
  • ABA Administrative Law Essay Competition ($500)
  • ABA Professional Liability Writing Competition ($5,000)
  • ABA Public Contract Law Writing Competition ($5,000)
  • AIPLEF Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Minority Law Student Scholarships ($10,000)
  • Air and Waste Management Association Scholarship ($1,500)
  • Air Force Association Spouse Scholarship ($2,500)
  • American Council of the Blind Scholarships ($5,000)
  • ARFORA / Martha Gavrilla Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Benjamin Asbell Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. – Diversity Scholarship ($2,000)
  • California Teachers Ass’n Scholarship for Dependent Children ($2,000)
  • California Teachers Ass’n Scholarship for Members ($2,000)
  • Camden County (NJ) Bar Foundation ($1,000)
  • CLEO Fellow Scholars ($1,000)
  • Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Scholarships ($2,000)
  • Harter Secrest & Emery Diversity Scholarship ($7,500)
  • Helen W. Nies Scholarship ($10,000)
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarships ($5,000)
  • Howard T. Markey Scholarship ($10,000)
  • Innovation in Education ($500) 
  • JMLS (Chicago) Law Preview Scholarship ($1,295)
  • K&L Gates 1L Power of Partnership Summer Associate Position ($10,000)
  • Kalamazoo Community Foundation ($1,000)
  • Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program ($2,000)
  • La Raza Lawyers Ass’n of Central Valley – Mario Olmos Scholarships ($2,000)
  • Labor & Employment Law Writing Competition ($500)
  • Latham Diversity Scholars Program (up to $50,000)
  • Margaret Freeman Bowers Fellowship ($8,000)
  • Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund ($12,000)
  • My Inspiration Law School Scholarship Video Contest ($10,000)
  • National Federation of the Blind General Scholarships ($5,000)
  • National Federation of the Blind General Scholarships ($3K) ($3,000)
  • National Federation of the Blind General Scholarships ($7K) ($7,000)
  • National Federation of the Blind/Charles & Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship ($10K) ($10,000) 
  • National Federation of the Blind/Charles & Melva T. Owen Memorial Scholarship ($3K) ($3,000)
  • National Federation of the Blind/E.U. Parker Scholarship ($3K) ($3,000)
  • National Federation of the Blind/Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship ($12K) ($12,000)
  • NYSBA Environmental Law Fellowship ($6,000)
  • Pacific Northwest Title Holding Company Scholarship ($5,000)
  • Perkins Coie 1L Diversity Fellowship ($7,500)
  • Public Justice Foundation ($5,000)
  • Steinger, Iscoe & Greene Latin Heritage Law Student Scholarship ($1,000)
  • The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ($50,000)
  • Tylenol Scholarships ($10,000)
  • Ventura County, CA Community Foundation – Roy A. Gustafson Memorial Scholarship ($2,500)
  • Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career Success ($1,000)
  • Writing Competitions From Poets and Writers (varies)

September

  • Cairncross & Hempelmann Diversity Fellowship ($10,000)
  • Chris Nakamura Scholarship ($2,500)
  • NAPABA Legal Foundation Scholarship ($2,000)
  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Diversity Scholarship for 2Ls ($10,000)

October

  • Baker Botts Law Preview Scholars Program ($1,295)
  • King & Spalding Law Preview Scholarship ($1,295)
  • Latham & Watkins Law Preview Scholarship ($1,295)
  • Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Award ($2,000)

November

  • Harvey Fellowship ($12,000)
  • Soros Fellowship ($36,000)
  • Howell & Christmas, LLC Visionary Scholarship ($1,000)

December

  • Fitch Law Firm ($2,500)
  • Mark T. Banner Scholarship ($5,000)
  • Reeves Law Group Scholarship ($3,000)
  • AAUW Career Development Grants ($20,000)
  • BadCredit.org’s Wealth Wise Scholarship ($1,000)
  • Herrman and Herrman ($2,500)
  • Jewish Vocational Service Scholarship Fund (Los Angeles) ($5,000)
  • The Law Office of David E. Gordon SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY & VIDEO CONTEST ($1,000)
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