Other Awards for UW Students
The following awards require separate application materials. Restrictions, award
amounts and application requirements are listed below. Unless otherwise
indicated, applications open on the 1st of the month specified and close
on the last day of the month. Application materials
can be submitted by email to
.
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
The mission of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) is to provide the highest degree of professionalism and
excellence in the practice of family law. One or more scholarships will be awarded to UW law student(s) that have a
demonstrated interest and commitment to pursue a career in family law.
When applications are being accepted, applicants must submit: (1) a cover letter (not to exceed 500 words) describing
their demonstrated interest and commitment to pursuing a career in family law; (2) resume; (3) unofficial UW Law
transcript; and (4) one letter of recommendation (the recommender may send their recommendation directly to:
lawfinaid@uw.edu All application materials must be submitted to: lawfinaid@uw.edu.
- Opens: February
- Restrictions: Demonstrated interest to pursue a career in family law
- Award: $2,000
- Application: Applications may be submitted to lawfinaid@uw.edu.
- Deadline: Feb. 28
Charles Z. Smith Scholarship
The Charles Z. Smith Scholarship honors Washington State Supreme Court Justice Charles Z. Smith for his commitment to
promoting diversity for all people of color in the legal profession. Establishment of this scholarship recognizes
that people of color, particularly African-Americans, are underrepresented in the legal profession and recognizes
the pivotal role that effective legal advocacy plays in protecting the rights of minorities both individually and
collectively.
The recipient(s) will receive $500 to be applied towards their next quarter's tuition and fees.
When applications are being accepted, applicants: (1) must be a student of color admitted to the UW School of Law;
(2) must have financial need; and (3) must submit a personal statement (not to exceed 500 words) describing the
applicant's demonstrated commitment and ties to the minority community.
All application materials must be submitted to lawfinaid@uw.edu by the
deadline.
- Opens: January
- Restrictions: Open to 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls, however, preference is given to 1Ls
- Award: $500
- Application: Applications may be submitted to lawfinaid@uw.edu.
- Deadline: Feb. 28
Ralph W. Johnson American Indian Law Scholarship
The Law School's Native American Law Center was founded to carry on and expand the work of Professor Ralph W.
Johnson. For forty-four years, Professor Johnson taught thousands of students at the UW Law School and provided
direct assistance to the tribes in Washington State and across the nation. Professor Johnson's scholarly work in the
field of Indian Law is nationally known, his writings have been cited more than 300 times by the United States
Supreme Court as well as by lower federal and state court judges. He was the first professor in the United States to
teach a class in federal Indian law. It was in honor for Professor Johnson that his wife, Anne Johnson, established
this scholarship for students with a demonstrated interest in studying and practicing American Indian law.
When applications are being accepted, applicants must submit:
- Documentation of your tribal affiliation and/or
descent;
- Personal statement (not to exceed 500 words) describing your commitment and ties to the Native
American community; and
- One letter of recommendation (the recommender may send their recommendation directly via
email to lawfinaid@uw.edu) describing and appraising your involvement in the Native American community and dedication
to principles that further the interests of the community.
All application materials (including the letter of recommendation) must be submitted to lawfinaid@uw.edu by the deadline.
- Opens: February
- Restrictions: 1L, 2L or 3L
- Award: $500–2,500
- Application: Applications may be submitted to lawfinaid@uw.edu.
- Deadline: Feb. 28
2025 Disability & Health Scholarship
AAHD is excited to announce the launch of our 2025 AAHD
Scholarship Program. The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability is awarded annually
to deserving students with a disability who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited
university. This scholarship recognizes students pursuing studies related to health and disability, particularly
majors that will impact the quality of life of persons with disabilities. This scholarship is currently
accepting application — the deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.
Application Details
- Personal Statement (maximum 2 pages, double spaced), including a brief personal history, educational/career
goals, extra-curricular activities, community service, and reasons why they should be selected by the AAHD
Scholarship Committee.
- One (1) Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member or academic advisor. Letters should
include the signature of the teacher or advisory who wrote the letter.
- Provide an official or unofficial copy of the most recent college transcript.
- Verification of their disability status with documentation of their disability from a specialist (physician,
educator, et. al).
Complete the application for the AAHD Scholarship Program.
Please reach out to scholarship@aahd.us with any questions about the
scholarship program.
WSBA IP Section
The Intellectual Property Section of the Washington State Bar Association is proud to offer a scholarship up to
$5,000 to one or more UW Law students. The scholarship is open to J.D. as well as LL.M. students. The following
factors will be considered: GPA, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated interest in IP law. The selected
recipient(s) will be presented with the scholarship following the annual WSBA IP Institute on April 25, 2025. All
application materials must be submitted to lawfinaid@uw.edu no later than
March 21, 2025.
- Opens: Feb. 28
- Restrictions: 2L, 3L, LL.M.
- Award: up to $5,000
- Application: Applicants must submit: (1) a statement of interest expressing their demonstrated
commitment to intellectual property (not to exceed 500 words); (2) an unofficial UW Law transcript; and (3) a
resume.
- Deadline: March 21
Seed IP Law Group Founders Scholarship
Each year since 2002, the Seattle firm of Seed Intellectual Property Law Group has made an annual award to a promising student concentrating in IP law. This fund commemorates the contributions of the firm's founders, Richard W. Seed and Benjamin F. Berry, to excellence in intellectual property legal work.
When applications are being accepted, applicants must submit: (1) statement of interest expressing your demonstrated commitment to intellectual property (not to exceed 500 words); (2) unofficial UW Law transcript; (3) resume; and (4) one letter of recommendation (the recommender may send the recommendation directly to: lawfinaid@uw.edu).
All application materials (including the letter of recommendation) must be submitted to: lawfinaid@uw.edu by the deadline.
Restrictions: Applicant must be enrolled at the UW School of Law as a 1L, 2L, 3L, or LL.M. student. Preference for students in the IP Concentration track and demonstrated excellence in IP law.
- Award: $6,000
- Application: Applications are due by March 15.
- Deadline: March 15
Stokes Lawrence 1L Diversity Scholarship
Stokes Lawrence is pleased to offer a scholarship in the amount of $3,000 to a UW student. The Diversity Scholarship is open to all first-year law students of diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated promise for a successful career in law and are committed to community involvement. Applicants must submit a current resume and a personal essay, of no more than 1000 words, with the following content: (1) a description of their thoughts on diversity and/or how diversity has played a role so far in their life, and (2) a description of their community involvement. Please direct any questions about the scholarship to diversity@stokeslaw.com.
- Opens: April
- Restrictions: 1Ls
- Application: All submissions and application materials must be submitted to lawfinaid@uw.edu by June 16, 2023.
- Deadline: June
Washington State Bar Association Litigation Section Scholarship
The Washington State Bar Association Litigation Section will award a $2,000.00 scholarship to one (1) student who submits an essay in response to the following prompt:
Please describe the basis for your interest in pursuing a career in litigation. Why is litigation important to you and how do you intend to advocate for your clients as a future litigator? Please limit your response to no more than 700 words.
Please submit essays via email to audish@ryanlaw.com and mbrandenberg@dunnandblack.com no later than April 1, 2025. The winning student will be contacted directly by their law school administration.