UCLA School of Law is happy to announce Full Tuition Scholarship Programs for the 2018-19 academic Year. The US, as well as non-US students, are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
Founded in 1949, UCLA School of Law has garnered a reputation for artful teaching, influential scholarship and enduring innovation. As the first public law school in Southern California and the youngest top-ranked law school in the United States, UCLA Law has consistently pushed new boundaries in the study and practice of law.
Applicants are encouraged to take the LSAT no later than December 2017. However, applicants taking the February 2018 LSAT may still apply and be considered for any remaining Achievement Fellowships that are available.
Course Level:Â Scholarships are available to students applying to the first year of JD programme at UCLA.
Study Subject:Â Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the Joint degree programs offered at UCLA School of Law.
Scholarship Award: Recipients of the award who are California residents will be awarded full resident tuition and fees for three academic years, beginning in fall 2018, provided they remain students in good standing. Recipients who are not California residents will be awarded full non-resident tuition and fees for their first year of law school, and full California resident tuition and fees for their second and third years of law school.* No showing of financial need is required for these awards.
Number of Scholarships:Â Two scholarships are available.
Scholarship can be taken in California, USA
Eligibility Criteria:
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
- Applicants for admission to the professional curriculum of UCLA School of Law, leading to the degree of Juris Doctor, must have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college of approved standing before they begin their work at the law school.
- Students are admitted for the fall semester only. UCLA Law offers a three-year, full-time course of study. Evening, summer, and part-time programs are not offered.
UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars Program
The UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars Program is a merit-based full tuition scholarship program for a small number of the most exceptionally qualified applicants who have determined that UCLA Law is their first choice. The designation as a UCLA Law Distinguished Scholar will be the highest honor bestowed upon members of the incoming J.D. class.
Recipients of the award who are California residents will be awarded full resident tuition and fees for three academic years, beginning in fall 2018, provided they remain students in good standing. Recipients who are not California residents will be awarded full non-resident tuition and fees for their first year of law school, and full California resident tuition and fees for their second and third years of law school.* No showing of financial need is required for these awards.
UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program
The UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program is a full tuition scholarship program designed specifically for a small number of academically talented, high-achieving applicants who have also overcome significant obstacles in life, such as socio-economic or educational – hardships, disabilities, or other major challenges. In keeping with UCLA Law School’s commitment to both access and excellence, in most circumstances, UCLA Law Achievement Fellows are likely to be the first in their family to attend graduate or professional school, though this is not an absolute requirement.
Recipients of UCLA Law Achievement Fellowships who are California residents will be awarded full resident tuition and fees for three academic years, beginning in fall 2018, provided they remain students in good standing. Recipients who are not California residents will be awarded full non-resident tuition and fees for their first year of law school, and full resident tuition and fees for their second and third years of law school.* The application deadline for the UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program is January 16, 2018. Applicants are encouraged to take the LSAT no later than December 2017. However, applicants taking the February 2018 LSAT may still apply and be considered for any remaining Achievement Fellowships that are available. Finalists will be interviewed, and recipients will be announced by mid-April. Unlike the UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars Program, this is not a “binding†program. Successful applicants may still consider other law schools, but they must indicate their desire to accept the scholarship and make a seat deposit (which will be refunded upon enrollment in the fall) by the deadline stated in their admission letter. Awards not accepted by this date will be offered to other candidates.
Nationality:Â The USA and well as Non-US students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
Method of Application:
To apply to this program, applicants must complete the UCLA School of Law application, and are required to include an additional one page essay (by uploading it to their application) describing the obstacles they have overcome, what they are proudest of, and any other information that might bear on the strength of their candidacy and their contributions to the UCLA community. If you have questions regarding this program, you may email us at admissions-at-law.ucla.edu.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
For 2018-19, the application deadline for UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars Program is November 15, 2017. Applicants must also take the LSAT no later than September 2017, 2017. The application deadline for the UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program is January 16, 2018.
For more info, visit Scholarship Link
