Outside scholarships
Check back throughout the year for updates about outside scholarships for law students.
Sallie Mae & Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is proud to offer the, Bridging The Dream, Scholarship up to $10,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled full-time or part-time during the 2026-2027 academic year
- Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Must be able to demonstrate a financial need
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community and online presence
How to Apply:
All applicants must:
Create a two-minute video responding to the following:
- What core principles or values do you believe are most essential to creating positive change in your community and future career field? How do you plan to embody them in both your educational pursuits and interactions with others?
Application Dates:
This application opens June 1, 2026, and closes July 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time).
For full details visit - Sallie Mae: Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students
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NOTE: Outside scholarships are counted as financial resources when calculating eligibility for funds based on your cost of attendance budget. Your cost of attendance budget, determined by enrollment and residency, is listed under the Financial Aid tab in COIN in myUMassD.