Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships offered by NYLS and other groups, grants, and work-study.

Scholarships

The Office of Admissions and Student Financial Services is here to help inform you about scholarships offered by New York Law School and external groups.

We also encourage you to explore outside scholarships you may be eligible for to help reduce educational costs and loans. We recommend the external scholarship links below. When searching for scholarships on your own, make sure they are legitimate before submitting information or applications to outside organizations.

Donor Scholarship Program

We're proud to offer The Donor Scholarship Program to help NYLS students finance their legal education. Funded by generous donors committed to empowering NYLS students, the program helps qualified candidates reduce their reliance on personal resources and student loans.

Award amounts range from $500 to $7,500.

Judge Judy Sheindlin ’65 Honors Scholars Program

The Judge Judy Sheindlin ’65 Honors Scholars Program paves the way for women to attend law school through a fully funded scholarship, book stipend, and more for each scholar. This program is made possible by a historic gift from Judge Judy Sheindlin ’65.

Learn more about the Judge Judy Sheindlin ’65 Honors Scholars Program.

Wilf Impact Public Interest Scholars Program

The Wilf Impact Public Interest Scholars Program educates and trains a new generation of social justice leaders through substantial renewable, full-tuition scholarships, summer internship funding, and postgraduate fellowships.

This program is made possible by a historic gift from the Wilf Family Foundation.

Learn more about the Wilf Impact Public Interest Scholars Program.

External Scholarships

We encourage students to look outside of the School for scholarship opportunities. These sites can help you begin your research:

Office of Admissions and Student Financial Services
Admissions  •  T 212.431.2888  •  T 1.877.937.NYLS (Toll-Free) •  E admissions@nyls.edu
Financial Aid •  T 212.431.2828 •  E financialaid@nyls.edu