Other Resources
External Scholarship Opportunities
Military and Veterans Assistance
American Indian Education Grants
We encourage you to pursue these outside sources of assistance. In addition to the list of potential resources listed below, we urge you to check with the local bar association in your hometown and with any organization or employer that you or your family are affiliated.
Any external aid you receive will reduce the amount of loans you may borrow, and thereby reduce your loan indebtedness.
External Scholarship Opportunities
WSU Law students often qualify for merit awards from external organizations.
These external links provide additional information that may be useful to students. Providing links to a website does not constitute an endorsement by Wayne State University Law School of the sponsors of the site or the information or products presented on the site.
See other opportunities on our Writing Competition Web page
ABA/LSAC Pipeline Diversity Scholarship Directory
Access Group "My Inspiration" Contest
Air and Waste Management Association, East Michigan Chapter
American Association for Justice Scholarships and Awards
American Association of University Women
American Bar Association Awards, Competitions, and Scholarships
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund 2013-2014 Deadline: March 1, 2013
American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation
Attorney-CPA Foundation Scholarships
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. 2013 Diversity Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2013
Online Application & Eligibility Requirements
Cancer for College Scholarships
Community Foundation of Monroe County
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
- Jeptha Wade Schureman Scholarship for Fatherless Youth at Wayne State University
- Otis M. Smith Scholarship for Single Mothers at Wayne State University
Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
DegreedUp.org Monthly awards October 2012 through July 2013
Disability.gov Scholarship Opportunities
Earl Warren Legal Training Scholarship Program
Foreclosure.com Writing Competition
Forum Foundation GLBT Leadership Scholarships
Genesee County Bar Foundation - John S. Beagle Scholarship
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship
Incorporated Society of Irish/American Lawyers - Thomas P. Thornton Scholarship
International Association of Defense Counsel
Iranian American Bar Association Scholarships
Jackson County Bar Association
John Gyles Education Awards for U.S. or Canadian Citizens
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Mackenzie King Scholarships for graduates of Canadian Universities
Macomb County Bar Foundation Scholarships
Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund Scholarships
Michigan Auto Law Diversity Scholarship
Military & Veterans Benefits Law Scholarship
Minority Corporate Counsel Association Scholarships & Fellowships
Nation Institute Robert Masur Fellowship in Civil Liberties Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2013
for first-year law students (in between their first and second year) Award: $1,000 honorarium
NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarships
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Scholarships
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
Otto Stanfield Law Scholarship for Unitarian Universalist Students
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Polish National Alliance Scholarship Award Program
Rhode Island Bar Foundation Scholarship
Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships
Shiawassee County Bar Association Patricia Carmody Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2013
State Bar of Michigan Opportunities for Scholarships
- Straker Bar Foundation Scholarship
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Real Property Law Section Law School Book Award -
- See Wayne Law Dean of Students Office for application details
Varnum Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
Voelker Foundation Native American Scholarships
Warner Norcross & Judd Scholarship Program
Western Michigan Bar Association Scholarships
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation Scholarships
Zelle Hofmann Diversity in Law Scholarship
Scholarship Search Sites
Student Aid on the Web Scholarship Wizard
Students.gov Scholarships & Grants
Scholarships for International Students
The eduPASS website has scholarship and other financial options for students who are not US citizens.
Scholarship Scams
Be aware of tactics companies use to convince students to utilize their services:
Federal Student Aid Information on Financial Aid Scams
Post Graduate Fellowships
Additional information about post graduate awards can be found on the Wayne Law Career Services Office web page at www.law.wayne.edu/career-services/alumni.php.
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Fellowships
Center for Reproductive Rights Law Fellowship
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Equal Justice Works Fellowships
Frederick B. Abramson Public Interest Fellowship Award
Georgetown Law Tax, Health and Economics Fellowships
LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Connected Fellowship Awards
National Institute of Justice Fellowships
Peter J. Cooper Public Policy Fellowship
Presidential Management Fellowship Program
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program
Military and Veterans Assistance
Wayne State University Office of Military & Veterans Education Benefits
The WSU Office of Military and Veterans Education Benefits can help you with the educational benefit programs available to veterans and their dependents. They can be reached at (313) 577-9180 and are located in the David Adamany Undergraduate Library (UGL), Room 1656.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
The GI Bill website includes information on the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or “New GI Bill.”
Financial Aid for Veterans and Their Dependents
A comprehensive guide to financial aid for veterans and their dependents.
The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting and processing applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. You should complete and submit the application form available online and will receive written notification explaining the VA’s decision regarding your eligibility for the program. If you are eligible, your Certificate of Eligibility will also advise you if your service meets the requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Program. You should take your Certificate of Eligibility to the WSU Office of Military and Veterans Education Benefits (1600 UGL, Room 1656) to certify your enrollment to VA, including Yellow Ribbon.
American Indian Education Grants
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver (MITW): This program is for members of US federally recognized tribes. In order to be eligible for the MITW, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be enrolled at one of Michigan's public colleges or universities AND
- You must be ¼ or more Native American blood quantum as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
- You must be an enrolled member of a US Federally recognized Tribe as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
- You must be a legal resident of the state of Michigan for not less than 12 consecutive months.
For more information on this and other programs, visit the websites below:
- Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver - Michigan Department of Civil Rights
- Bureau of Indian Education Grants, US Department of the Interior
- American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
- American Indian College Fund
No Worker Left Behind
No Worker Left Behind (NWLB) is a program for transitioning workers into good-paying jobs by providing up to two years worth of free tuition at any community college, university, or other approved training provider. The program is available to help workers gain the skills and credentials for new careers in high-demand occupations, emerging industries, or to start a business. More information can be found through your local Michigan Works Office, at www.michigan.gov/nwlb, or by calling the 1-800-285-WORK.
Loan Repayment Assistance
Loan repayment assistance can come in the form of scholarships or loan forgiveness programs from a variety of sources.
- Wayne State University Law School Loan Repayment Scholarships : Offered annually.
- Legal Services of Eastern Michigan Loan Repayment Assistance Program
- Visit our Loan Repayment page for more information on loan repayment assistance.
AmeriCorps
Full-time AmeriCorps members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans; members who serve part-time receive a partial Award. Some AmeriCorps members may also receive a modest living allowance during their term of service. See americorps.gov for more information.
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