The Dean’s Scholars Program
The Dean’s Scholars Program awards 50 percent, 75 percent or 100 percent tuition scholarships to top students of each incoming class. These awards are renewable yearly if the student maintains a GPA above an established minimum.

Merit Scholarships
Merit Scholarships are one-year awards of at least $10,000 to incoming students based on outstanding entering credentials.

Scholarships for Continuing Students
At Wayne Law, even if you don’t receive a merit scholarship in your first year, you can earn a 100 percent tuition scholarship for the following year based solely on your first year performance. We believe that a great law school needs great students.

The Dean of Students Office selects recipients based on academic credentials and financial need, and notifies scholarship and grant recipients of their awards.

To receive priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, all applications must be complete and received in the Office of Admissions by the date indicated in the Admissions Bulletin. To qualify for all Wayne Law scholarships, students must complete an annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov.

Questions regarding the Dean’s Scholars Program and Merit Scholarships should be directed to the Assistant Dean of Admissions at lawinquire@wayne.edu or (313) 577-3937.

Questions regarding Scholarships for Continuing Students or any of the below listed scholarships and awards should be directed to the Law School Dean of Students Office at lawdso@wayne.edu or (313) 577-3997. The Law School Dean of Students Office is located on the first floor in Room 1255 of Wayne Law.

First-year Scholarship and Award Opportunities

David Adamany Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by the Charles H. Gershenson trust in honor of former Wayne State University President and Professor of Law David Adamany, is designed to attract students with high credentials and outstanding character.

Board of Governors Scholarships
These scholarships are designed to attract students with high academic credentials.

Raymond L. Krell Scholarships
This scholarship, established by the late Raymond L. Krell, '58, is awarded to a student who has financial need and a commitment to pro bono or charitable activities.

Arthur F. Lederle Scholarships
These scholarships, established by the family and friends of the United States District Court Judge Arthur F. Lederle, are awarded to students with potential for superior work.

Frederica K. Lombard Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by the Charles H. Gershenson trust in honor of Frederica K. Lombard, former Wayne State University Law School Associate Dean and Professor, is designed to attract a student of the highest caliber with strong academic credentials.

Joan Mahoney Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by the Charles H. Gershenson trust in honor of Joan Mahoney, former Wayne State University Law School Dean and current Professor of Law, is designed to attract a student of the highest caliber with strong academic credentials.

Anthony Maiullo Scholarship
This scholarship, established by the late Betty M. Maiullo in memory of her father, the Anthony Maiullo, a noted trial practitioner in the Detroit area, is awarded to outstanding students entering the first-year of studies.

James K. Robinson Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by the Charles H. Gershenson trust in honor of James K. Robinson, former Wayne State University Law School Dean and former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, is designed to attract a student of the highest caliber with strong academic credentials.

Carl Ziemba Scholarship
This scholarship was established by alumnus Carl Ziemba for law school students that attended Wayne State University as undergraduates. The award is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, personal need, participation in community service, and future commitments to community service.

 

Additional Wayne Law Scholarship and Award Opportunities

 

Law Review, Moot Court and Student Trial Advocacy Program Awards and Scholarships
Donald E. Barris Trial Competition Awards
Jason L. Honigman Scholarship

Diana Pratt Legal Research and Writing Annual Merit Awards
Best Appellate Brief Merit Award
Best Appellate Brief in Advanced Legal Writing Merit Award
Best Contract in First-Year Legal Writing Merit Award
Patrick J. Burkett Memorial Endowed Scholarship 

 

Other Resources

Wayne Law students often qualify for merit awards from external organizations. We encourage you to pursue these outside sources of assistance. A limited list of potential resources is listed at http://www.law.financialaid.wayne.edu/other-resources.php. In addition, we urge you to check with the local bar association in your hometown and with organizations or employers that you or your family are affiliated.