Outside Scholarships

Jan & Feb Scholarships

The outside scholarships listed below are intended for students pursuing legal studies; however, they are not affiliated with American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL). Although the information below is reviewed quarterly for accuracy, it is subject to change at any time by the scholarship organization(s). All outside scholarships received by AUWCL students must be reported to the AUWCL Financial Aid Office and are subject to the cost of attendance guidelines.

Perkins Coie 1L Diversity Fellowship
The fellowships provide students an academic scholarship and a paid summer associate position immediately following the completion of their first year of law school.

Perkins Coie 1L Patent Litigation & Patent Fellowship
The fellowships provide students an academic scholarship and a paid summer associate position immediately following the completion of their first year of law school.

Perkins Coie 1L Political Law Diversity Fellowship
The fellowships provide students an academic scholarship and a paid summer associate position immediately following the completion of their first year of law school.

Finlandia Foundation P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund
Awarded by Finlandia Foundation National, this program is open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students of all academic disciplines enrolled in accredited programs in the US or Finland. Applicants must have 3.0 GPA or higher; students studying subjects related to Finnish culture receive special consideration.

Paul D. White Scholarship Program
Sponsor: BakerHostetler
Awarded annually to law students of Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native descent, the scholarship includes a paid summer clerkship and a cash award.

 

For scholarship deadlines in November & December, please click here.

For scholarship deadlines in March & April, please click here.