Law School Scholarships

Widener Law Commonwealth offers entering students a generous merit scholarship program. Scholarships for law school range from $5,000.00 to full tuition and may be used to cover the cost of tuition only. Provided the student remains in good academic standing, a GPA of 2.00 or higher, the scholarship is renewable for each year of law school.

Widener Law Commonwealth Endowed Scholarships

Widener Law Commonwealth Endowed Scholarships – established through the generosity of alumni, friends, faculty, foundations, law firms, and corporations – are to be used toward the cost of tuition and fees.  See the list below for specific scholarships requiring individual applications. 

All completed applications must be returned to the Financial Aid Office by the deadline date. "Financial need" is determined upon completion of the FAFSA.  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Note: Scholarship applications are available on sites.widener.edu in PDF format.

Outside Scholarships and Grants

Students looking for additional financial aid options can seek private aid in the form of outside scholarships established by private and public organizations including county and state bar associations, veterans’ organizations, church and ethnic organizations, college or university alumni associations, and selected corporations. Outside awards are any scholarships, grants, and endowments that are not sponsored by Widener Commonwealth Law School or Widener University. Here are a few links to outside awards for law school students:

• AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank 
• LSAC Law School Scholarships
• AccessLex Financial Education

 Note: Widener University Commonwealth Law School does not endorse or solicit participation from any outside award.

Widener Law Commonwealth Endowed Scholarship List

The Michael J. Aiello Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming or returning Widener Law Commonwealth student.  Students demonstrating an outstanding academic record and financial need are welcome to apply. 

The George C. Blissman, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a Widener Law Commonwealth student who is specializing or has an interest in the field of tax law. Students demonstrating an outstanding academic record or financial need are welcome to apply. 

The Captain Shane Mahaffee Scholarship for Excellence

Awarded to an incoming or returning worthy active duty student or student veteran. 

The General Carl E. Mundy Jr., USMC (RET.) and Linda Sloan Mundy Marine Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming or returning Widener Law Commonwealth Veteran student. Veteran students must demonstrate an outstanding academic record and financial need. 

The Page, Wolfberg & Wirth (PWW) Emergency Services Scholarship

Awarded to an an incoming or returning Widener Law Commonwealth student who prior to attending law school was employed as emergency services personnel. Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding academic record and financial need. 

The Douglas M. Wolfberg Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming or returning Widener Law Commonwealth student. Students must demonstrate an outstanding academic record and financial need. 

ROBYN MEADOWS SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Awarded to an incoming or returning Widener Law Commonwealth student. Students demonstrating an outstanding academic record and financial need are welcome to apply.

The Pamela K. Karpouzis Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming Widener Law Commonwealth student through the Trial Admissions Program (TAP).  Preference will be given to a female student entering the Extended Division program who demonstrates the highest academic merit upon completion of the TAP program. No application needed.

The Bruce M. & Elizabeth M. Monroe Intellectual Property Scholarship

Awarded to a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Widener Law Commonwealth student who has demonstrated academic achievement in the following courses: Copyrights, Patent Law, Patent Practice, Unfair Trade Practices, or similar future course offerings in intellectual property. No application needed.