Private Scholarships
Overview
Throughout the year, many scholarship opportunities open to KU Law students are presented from private organizations.
Visit the Scholarships page for information about scholarships granted upon admission. KU Law also offers students the opportunity to apply for additional scholarships provided by our generous donors. Visit the Law Scholarship Application page for more information.
Submit a Scholarship
If you would like to have your scholarship featured on this page, please fill out our online scholarship opportunity submission form with the scholarship information.
Please note: These scholarships are for law students only. If you would like to submit a scholarship for other fields of study, please submit those inquiries to the KU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Scholarship Databank
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Private Scholarship Opportunities
Find current scholarship opportunities listed below. New scholarship opportunities will be added as we receive and review them.
| Posted | Scholarship Name | Tags | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | The Barnes Firm Law School Scholarship | $5,000 | 10/30/2026 | |
| 8/20/2026 | Defenders of Justice Scholarship | Defense Attorney, Prosecutor | $1,000 | 02/03/2027 |
| 8/18/2026 | Meyer & Bowden Scholarship | $1,000 | 02/01/2027 | |
| 7/27/2026 | The Lem Garcia Law Scholarship | $1,000 | 12/25/2026 | |
| 7/14/2026 | Salvado Law Dream Chaser Scholarship | First Gen | $1,000 | 01/13/2027 |
| 7/14/2026 | Family First Scholarship | Single Parent | $1,500 | 01/11/2027 |
| 7/14/2026 | Single Parent Scholarship | Single Parent, Child of Single Parents | $1,000 | 12/28/2026 |
| 7/8/2026 | Public Service Scholarship | Public Service | $1,000 | 01/06/2027 |
| 6/26/2026 | Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship | $1,000 | 12/28/2026 | |
| 6/26/2026 | Dreams Without Borders Scholarship | $1,000 | 12/28/2026 | |
| 6/18/2026 | Bridging the Divide Scholarship | Multilingual | $1,000 | 11/18/2026 |
| 6/18/2026 | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP scholarship | Regional, KC Area | $1,000 | 10/15/2026 |
| 6/18/2026 | Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship | $1,000 | 11/23/2026 | |
| 6/18/2026 | The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship | Veteran, Military | $1,000 | 11/23/2026 |
| 6/18/2026 | Justice in Family Law Scholarship | $1,000 | 11/30/2026 | |
| 6/18/2026 | Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship | $1,000 | 12/07/2026 | |
| 6/2/2026 | O'Brien & Eggleston PLLC | $1,000 | 02/15/2027 | |
| 6/2/2026 | Criminal Justice Scholarship | $1,000 | 11/11/2026 | |
| 5/15/2026 | Wounded First Responders Scholarship | First Responder | $1,000 | 10/05/2026 |
| 5/15/2026 | OVC, INC. “Lawyers Give Back” Scholarship | Public Service | $1,000 | 11/04/2026 |
| 5/15/2026 | Hope and Opportunity Scholarship | Former Foster Care | $1,500 | 11/02/2026 |
| 5/15/2026 | Parents With Passion Scholarship | Single Parent | $1,000 | 10/28/2026 |
| 5/15/2026 | Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship | First Gen | $1,000 | 10/28/2026 |
| 5/15/2026 | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP | KC Area | $1,000 | 10/15/2026 |
| 4/28/2026 | Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys Collegiate Scholarship | Public Service | $2,500 | 12/31/2026 |
| 4/28/2026 | Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship | $1,000 | 10/12/2026 | |
| 4/28/2026 | Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship | $5,000 | 10/05/2026 | |
| 4/28/2026 | First Generation College Student Scholarship | First Gen | $2,500 | 09/28/2026 |
| 3/23/2026 | Waddoups Law Personal Injury Attorneys | $1,000 | 10/15/2026 |
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