Scholarships and Fellowships
The School of Law offers numerous scholarship awards thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends of the University. Scholarships represent a three-year commitment by the School of Law, with awards guaranteed for the second and third years as long as the student remains in good academic standing. In an effort to go green, all applicants are notified of scholarship awards via email. Admitted applicants who matriculate must sign a copy of the scholarship award letter upon arriving at Washington University for Orientation.
- Scholar in Law Awards
- Webster Society Scholarship
- Walter Moran Farmer Scholarship
- Buder Scholarship for American Indian Students
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Scholar in Law Awards
Scholar in Law Awards are merit based and awarded to candidates who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and LSAT performance. Every applicant is automatically reviewed for scholarship consideration whether or not he or she applies for financial aid.
Webster Society Scholarship
The Webster Society program offers students committed to public service generous financial support along with membership in a distinctive, intellectually stimulating community of students. The program is named in honor of one of our most distinguished alumni, William H. Webster, for his commitment to public service. Students selected for this award receive a full tuition scholarship and a stipend. Webster Society Scholars participate in several activities each year.
The Webster Society Scholarships are awarded to entering first-year JD students with exemplary academic credentials and an established commitment to public service. Interested applicants should submit a short statement summarizing involvement in public service activities. In order to be considered for this prestigious award, applications and the additional statement should be received in the Admissions Office by February 1.
Walter Moran Farmer Scholarship
The Walter Moran Farmer Scholarship was established in honor of Washington University School of Law's first African-American graduate in 1889. The Scholarship provides up to three years full tuition and a small stipend. The selection criteria for the Farmer Scholarship include intellectual, leadership and community service achievement; demonstrated commitment to serving historically underprivileged populations; demonstrated commitment to bringing diverse people together; demonstrated achievement in the face of personal challenges; and/or first generation of family to attend college or graduate school.
Buder Scholarship for American Indian Law Students
The Gustavus A. Buder and the Gustavus A. Buder, Jr. Scholarship for American Indian law students provides up to three years full tuition at the Washington University School of Law for an American Indian (Native American) student. It is awarded on the basis of the applicant's demonstrated potential for success in law school as evidenced by undergraduate academic performance, performance on the Law School Admission Test, and other relevant factors. If admitted, candidates will be asked to sign a release form allowing Washington University to provide a copy of the candidate's completed application file to the Buder Charitable Foundation, for the purpose of scholarship candidacy. The Buder Foundation makes all scholarship selections. Students who are Buder Scholarship recipients are required to provide some service in support of the Native American community at Washington University.
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