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! The Will County Bar Foundation Scholarship Award

Application Deadline: June 12, 2026

The Will County Bar Association in collaboration with the Black Bar Association of Will County, Latino Bar Association of Will County, and Will County Women’s Bar Association is pleased to announce applications will now be accepted for the Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program. This scholarship is available to law students entering their first or second year of law school in the fall 2026 semester. Interested students can learn more and apply via the following page: The Will County Bar Foundation Scholarship Award.
 

New! 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.
 

New! 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.