Other Awards for UW Students

AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health & Disability

AAHD is excited to announce the launch of our 2026 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 applications — the deadline to apply is March 6, 2026.

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. This statement must be written solely by the applicant.
• One (1) Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member or academic advisor. Letters should include the signature of the teacher or advisor who wrote the letter. The name of the student should appear clearly on the document.
• Transcript. 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).
• Agreement to allow AAHD to use his/her name, photo and/or story in future scholarship materials.

All required documents should be completed and compiled by the applicant to be submitted through the SurveyMonkey application portal as part of a single application submission. For questions or accommodations to this process, please contact scholarship@aahd.us.

Complete the application for the 2026 AAHD Scholarship

King County Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers: 2026 University of Washington Law Scholarship

The King County Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers (KCWWL) is pleased to provide a scholarship in the amount of $2,000.00 to one second-year law student who identifies as female at the University of Washington. Part-time and non-JD students are also eligible if their number of credits earned is roughly equivalent to that of a second-year law student. The scholarship is intended to promote individualism and courage within the profession and support women who have the potential to make a significant contribution to the community and/or have demonstrated an ability to overcome significant obstacles in their lives. Please submit your application materials no later than 11:59 p.m., Oct. 10, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by November 2026.

Requirements

• Candidates must be second-year law students (part-time and non-JD students are also eligible if their number of credits earned is roughly equivalent to that of a second-year law student) who identify as female.
• The recipient must also be a student member of KCWWL. Membership is free and valid for one year. Please see our Membership Registration page for more information on how to become a member.

Application Materials

Please submit the following via email to the KCWWL Scholarship Chair at kcwwlscholarship@gmail.com:

• Your resumé (including student group/professional memberships and any board/leadership positions, work experience, and volunteer experience);
• Your law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable); and
• A written statement (12-point font, double-spaced, no more than two pages) explaining how to promote the leadership and/or inclusivity of women in the legal profession. Please include examples.
• (Optional) If there are any important considerations or circumstances you wish to share that would help us to best assess your application (e.g., hardships, family commitments, financial obstacles), you may do so in a one-page addendum.

Deadline: Please submit your application materials no later than 11:59 p.m., Oct. 10, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by November 2026. Please direct any questions to kcwwlscholarship@gmail.com.

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.

All application materials (including the letter of recommendation) must be submitted via the 2026 Seed IP Law Group Founders Scholarship form 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
• Deadline: March 19, 2026

Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association (WADA)

Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association (WADA) has announced their 2026–2027 scholarship application. WADA intends to award at least one scholarship of $3,000 to a law student who has a disability and shown commitment to helping promote meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession. The scholarship is open to non-Washington residents. Submit the application and all supporting materials by June 30, 2026.

Application Details

• An essay (500 words or less)
  • Tell us about your experience with disability or the disability community, and Explain why you are attending law school and what you envision as your future as an attorney or with your law degree
  • Your GPA and resume (feel free to include a statement if you want to explain any issues with the GPA)
• Two letters of recommendation (from persons not related to you)

Submit the application and all supporting materials by June 30, 2026, to the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association at admin@wadaweb.org with “SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION” in the subject line. Decisions will be made by Aug. 7, 2026. Applicants grant unrestricted right to reproduce, publish, transmit, and otherwise use submitted materials. Please contact Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association for any questions or more information.

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. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 28th Annual IP Institute, scheduled for April 24, 2026. All application materials must be submitted no later than March 20, 2026.

• Opens: Feb. 10, 2026
• 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.
• How to Submit: WSBA IP 2026 — Fill out form.
• Deadline: March 20, 2026

WSBA Litigation Section Scholarship

The Washington State Bar Association Litigation Section will award a $3,000.00 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 strom@pwrfl-law.com and mbrandenberg@dunnandblack.com no later than April 1, 2026. The winning student will be contacted directly by their law school administration. NOTE: Essays should not be submitted until starting on or after Feb. 28, 2026.