External Scholarships

Throughout the year, the Office of Admissions receives notices of scholarships that are offered through external organizations. Information about the scholarship awards that are currently available is listed below. Award notices are listed in the order in which they were received.

You may also find information on other outside scholarship awards online. The following sites are useful for finding scholarship and financial aid information:

• fastweb.com
• supercollege.com
• finaid.org
• scholarships.com
• accesslex.org/databank

New! Diversity Scholarship Foundation 

Multiple Scholarship opportunities. Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

The Diversity Scholarship Foundation seeks to finally assist underprivileged and under-represented minorities in attending law school by offering them scholarships. The Foundation also provides financial support to programs and initiatives of various bar associations that are consistent with its mission of diversifying the legal community.  Interested students can learn more and apply via the following page: Diversity Scholarship Foundation.
 

The Harold Sullivan Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: June 26, 2026

The Illinois Judges Foundation (IJF) is proud to support the next generation of legal leaders through its Harold Sullivan Scholarship Program—a collection of scholarships recognizing law students who demonstrate a commitment to service, integrity, and the pursuit of justice. Interested students can learn more and apply via the following page: The Harold Sullivan Scholarship Award.
 

The DWC Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, P.C. is proud to offer three scholarships to support students entering law school in Fall 2026. These awards are intended to help cover first-year expenses for students who have completed their undergraduate education and been accepted into an accredited U.S. law school. Interested students can learn more and apply via the following page: The DWC Scholarship Award.

Important Information for 2026–27 Chicago-Kent Scholarship Recipients

If you have been awarded a Chicago-Kent scholarship for the 2026–27 academic year, please refer to the scholarship policies from the current Student Handbook for important information concerning your award.

Please direct any questions about your scholarship to the Office of Admissions at 312.906.5020 or law-admissions@illinoistech.edu.