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2008 - 2009 Law School Scholarships and Grants

 

 

Click here to view University-wide Endowed Scholarships.

Chancellor's Academic Scholar Award
(financial aid application not required)

This award recognizes outstanding intellectual achievement, leadership ability and character that give promise to a legal career of special distinction. One new Chancellor's Academic Scholar Award will be given annually to a new, first-year student equivalent to full tuition . To qualify, prospective students must earn an LSAT score above the 80 percentile and an undergraduate GPA of 3.75. All materails submitted for admission will be used to determine the award recipient. The award renews providing the recipient maintains a ranking within the top 10 percent of his/her class.

Academic Merit Scholarship

(financial aid application not required)

Academic Merit Scholarships are awarded to new students as they enter law school. Those students who embody the mission of the law school and whose undergraduate academic record and LSAT test scores demonstrate high potential for strong academic achievement will be notified by email if awarded. Generally, merit awards begin with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a minimum 155 LSAT score. Scholarships typically begin at $3,000 per academic year, and may reach full tuition with an exemplary academic achievement.

Other factors weighed in awarding merit scholarships include graduate academics (if applicable), demonstrated leadership, community service, and exemplary character. Academic Merit Scholarships are awarded for one academic year and renew if the student maintains a minimum cumulative spring semester GPA of 3.0 (firm). Renewal of this scholarship is generally awarded at the previous amount.

Dean's Scholarship

(law school financial aid application required)

A limited number of Dean's Scholarships, typically ranging from $500-$2,000, may be awarded to new and continuing students based upon previous academic merit; previous leadership positions and awards; current participation and achievement in academic, church and/or community organizations; personal and/or professional achievement; clarity of professional goals; spiritual maturity; and exemplary character. Students must reapply each academic year and update criteria per the application.

Public Service Grant

(law school financial aid application required)

A limited number of Public Service Grants, typically ranging from $500 - $2,000, may be awarded to new and continuing students who exhibit academic promise and a demonstrated commitment to serve in the public interest law sector upon graduation. Evidence of "demonstrated commitment" includes service, which is already in place, coupled with a future intent to remain in public service. Students must reapply each academic year and update criteria per the application.

 

Regent Law Grant

(law school financial aid application and 0809 FAFSA required)

Regent Law Grants, typically ranging from $500-$2,000, are awarded to students who apply for institutional aid but do not qualify for other scholarships/grants; and who possess academic promise, community service, and spiritual maturity.

The initial awarding of a Regent Law Grant requires a law school financial aid application and a 0809 FAFSA. Renewal of the Law Grant only requires the applicant's concurrent annuall FAFSA; a law school reapplication is not required. Typically, Law Grants renew at the previously awarded amount. The law school may Law Grants in lieu of other previously-awarded scholarships and grants if students fail to meet the renewal criteria of (previous) award. Under such circumstances, the Law Grant may not necessarily equal the amount of the previous award.

 

Ramon N. West Memorial Award

(law school financial aid application required)

This award is given annually to law students who consistently exemplify excellence and maturity in the areas of spiritual character, academic promise, leadership and community involvement, and who have a desire to serve a minority community in their legal practice. A limited number of $500-$1,000 tuition awards are given in memory of Ramon N. West, Regent Law Class of 1992. Applicants must submit a brief essay within the online application, including professional career goals relating to serving a minority community. The award is renewable with annual reapplication.

Regent Law Merit Scholarship

(law school financial aid application not required)

This scholarship is awarded to continuing students who place in the top 10% of their class, and did not receive a merit scholarship in previous years. The ranking is determined by cumulative GPA following each spring semester.

Students who have completed a minimum of 23 credit hours will be considered for this award. The award will automatically continue for those students who remain in the top 10 percent. The award amount is determined by ranking and the discretion of the law school.

 

LAW SCHOOL NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

Awarded to continuing students only (0809 2Ls and 3Ls)

Jean B. James Award

(financial aid application and scholarship-specific essay required)

This award was established through an endowment provided by the surviving family of Mrs. Jean B. James. This award is granted to a married student who is obedient to God's call to a mid-career redirection. The student must be committed to a strong family life and demonstrate academic strength at the honors level, or significant academic improvement after one year of legal study at Regent University. The student should show significant professional promise as demonstrated in prior work experience or in other substantial endeavors before or during his/her first year at Regent. Applicants must also submit a brief essay, including spouse's name and children's names and ages. The essay must be received by April 1 in conjunction with the application. Essays should be one-page in length and address the criteria noted above. Submit essays to lawfinaid@regent.edu via a Word document attachment, or in person to RH 239. Email-text essays will not be accepted. Nominations are invited from law faculty and administration.  More than one recipient may be selected to share this award. The award is non-renewable.

 

John W. McCormick Spiritual Leadership Prize

(financial aid application and scholarship-specific essay required)

This award was established in memory of John W. McCormick, one of the founding faculty members of Regent University School of Law. This endowed scholarship is granted annually to a student who demonstrates qualities of servant leadership and perseverance in his/her academic, church and family responsibilities based upon Matthew 20:26-28, Hebrews 12:1-2 and Philippians 3:12-14. The main purpose of the award is to recognize a student who demonstrates a steadfast commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ despite the hectic law school experience. This award will be given to a law student who consistently demonstrates a characteristic love for Christ and service to others that so permeated the life of John W. McCormick. Preference is given to a married student.

Candidates for this scholarship must submit the following:

1) A nomination by a member of the law school faculty or administration

2) An essay specific to the McCormick Prize. Please read Matthew 20:26-28, Hebrews 12:1-2 and Philippians 3:12-14. Then, respond to the following question: How do you press on, reaching for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus in your personal Christian walk and service to others while fulfilling law school demands, family responsibilities and church commitments?

The essay must be received by April 1 in conjunction with the application. Essays should be one-page in length and address the criteria noted above. Submit essays to lawfinaid@regent.edu via a Word document attachment, or in person to RH 239. Email-text essays will not be accepted. The award is non-renewable.

 

The Sekulow Scholar Award

(financial aid application and scholarship-specific essay required)

The law school will award annually the equivalent of one year's tuition to an exceptional student(s) in honor of Jay Allen Sekulow, Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law & Justice. Mr. Sekulow is a nationally-known advocate of religious liberties and has successfully argued several cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been listed in the National Law Journal as one of the 100 most influential lawyers in the country. Candidates for this scholarship must possess excellent academic credentials, strong leadership skills, spiritual maturity and a commitment to a legal career defending religious liberties upon graduation from Regent Law School.

The essay must be received by April 1 in conjunction with the application. Essays should be one-page in length and address the applicant's experience, goals, and world view  relating to the defense of religious liberties. Submit essays to lawfinaid@regent.edu via a Word document attachment, or in person to RH 239. Email-tex essays will not be accepted. More than one recipient may be selected to share the award.  The award may be renewed, however preference is given to students who have not received the award previously.

 

LAW SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Awarded to new, first-year students; renews for continuing students

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

(law school financial aid application required; see flyer)

Regent University School of Law, in partnership with IVCF, has established a scholarship for qualifying, incoming students affiliated with IVCF. Qualifying criteria, award ranges, and application requirements (including an IVCF recommendation) are listed on the Regent Law-IVCF Scholarship flyer.

The IVCF Scholarship is a merit-based award, therefore it will renew annually with a minimum cumulative spring semester GPA of 3.0 (firm). Renewal of this scholarship is generally at the existing level.

The Navigators, U.S. Campus Ministries

(law school financial aid application required; see flyer)

Regent University School of Law, in partnership with The Navigators, has established a scholarship for qualifying, incoming students affiliated with The Navigators U.S. Campus Ministries. Qualifying criteria, award ranges, and application requirements (including a Navigators recommendation) are listed on the Regent Law-Navigators Scholarship flyer.

The Navigators Scholarship is a merit-based award, therefore it will renew annually with a minimum cumulative spring semester GPA of 3.0 (firm). Renewal of this scholarship is generally at the existing level.

Church Of God In Christ (COGIC)

(law school financial aid application required; see flyer)

Regent University School of Law, in partnership with theCOGIC, has established a scholarship for qualifying, incoming students affiliated with the COGIC Qualifying criteria, award ranges, and application requirements (including the recommendation of the applicants jurisdictional bishop) are listed on the The COGIC Scholarship flyer.

The COGIC Scholarship is a partial merit-based award, therefore it will renew annually with a minimum cumulative spring semester GPA of 2.75 (firm). Renewal of this scholarship is generally at the existing level.


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