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There are a number of supplemental scholarships, beyond the need-based awards, available to help Berkeley Law students pay for their legal education. These financial aid options are provided by a number of sources, including the law school itself, the University of California, the U.S. government, and private organizations and agencies.

Students are encouraged to research their financial aid options and apply for the scholarships and loans best suited for them. The Berkeley Law Office of Financial Aid has identified the following resources to help students in their search:

 

Boalt Hall Scholarships

The Berkeley Law Financial Aid Office administers several supplemental scholarships for continuing students. Most are awarded based on the student's financial need as reflected on the FAFSA form, as well as on particular criteria for each scholarship.
  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Diversity Scholarship
  • Orrick Scholarship
  • Gray, Cary, Ames & Frye Scholarship
  • Michael J. Halloran Scholarship
  • Alexander Marsden "Captain" Kidd Scholarship
  • Homer Mason Scholarship
  • Judge Edward Dean Price Memorial Scholarship
  • Elizabeth and Charles Tigar Scholarship
  • Victor Van Bourg Scholarship
  • Sid Wolinsky & David Baum Public Interest Practice Scholarship
  • Boalt Hall Grants
  • Boalt Hall Fellowships
  • Graduate Diversity Program Award

Click here for descriptions of the Boalt Hall Scholarships.

 

UC Scholarships

The UC Berkeley Graduate Fellowships Office provides several scholarships for graduate students. Most are awarded based on the student's financial need as reflected on the FAFSA form.

  • Delores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship
  • Graduate Diversity Program Award
  • Graduate Parent Grant
  • James D. Kline Fund

Click here for descriptions of the UC Scholarships.

 

Outside Agency Scholarships

There is a variety of scholarships awarded by outside agencies, which have their own applications procedures, criteria and deadlines. The following pages provide links to many of these outside scholarship agencies, although you may uncover others as well.