1L Scholarships
RWU Law offers a significant number of scholarships each year to qualified students.
These awards are offered under criteria determined by the Admissions Committee. All students applying to the School of Law are considered for these scholarships; no separate application is required. Notification will be sent with the letter of admission from the School of Law. Questions concerning these awards should be directed to the Admissions Office.
- Presidential Scholarships are awarded to admitted students on the basis of exceptional merit. Students must maintain superior academic performance in order to sustain the scholarship in subsequent years.
- Jurisprudence Scholarships are awarded to select applicants to RWU Law. Students must maintain superior academic performance in order to sustain the scholarship in subsequent years. Every file is considered holistically for Jurisprudence Scholar status.
- Leadership Scholarships are awarded to admitted students who show academic promise and have a demonstrated commitment to the RWU Law Mission to promote social justice and the rule of law. Leadership Scholars have shown determination in overcoming obstacles in their educational path, demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, or supported underserved communities. Every file is considered holistically for Leadership Scholar status.
- Public Interest Scholarships are awarded to admitted students who show academic promise and have shown a strong commitment to public interest work and a willingness to enter into public interest law after graduation. Every file is considered holistically for Public Interest Scholar status.