Research Stipends
Scholarships: $1,000 – $20,000 for outstanding academic achievement
Research Stipends: Funding for summer research projects ($1,000 – $1,500)
Each scholarship has specific criteria—students are automatically considered for all eligible opportunities
A single application matches students to all eligible scholarships.
California resident recipients
The UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program is a full tuition scholarship program ... Recipients of the UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship who are California residents will be awarded full resident tuition and fees for three academic years ... Recipients who are not California residents will be awarded full non-resident tuition and fees for their first year of law school, and full resident tuition and fees for their second and third years of law school.
California resident recipients
The UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars Award is a binding merit-based full tuition scholarship for a small number of the most exceptionally qualified applicants ... Recipients of the award who are California residents will be awarded full resident tuition and fees for three academic years, beginning in fall 2026, provided they remain students in good standing. Recipients who are not California residents will be awarded full non-resident tuition and fees for their first year of law school, and full California resident tuition and fees for their second and third years of law school.
Charles F. Scott
Privately Endowed
These awards are funded by private donors to support graduate education. Please refer to the Graduate Student Financial Support Booklet for eligibility requirements and more information.
Charles F. Scott
Several awards of up to $20,000 each.
Gordon Hein Memorial
Several awards of up to $5,000 each.
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian
One award of up to $10,000.
Dr. Ursula Mandel
Several awards of up to $15,000 each.
Rose and Sam Gilbert
Approximately two awards of up to $10,000 each.
Culverson - full tuition & room/board
Award provides full amount of California resident tuition and room and board fees at UCLA. (Renewable for 4 years.)
Delson Scholarship - award
$8000, renewable for 4 years.
Draine Family Foundation - award
Award Amount: $1,000 to $2,500.
Dr. Ursula Mandel
Privately Endowed
These awards are funded by private donors to support graduate education. Please refer to the Graduate Student Financial Support Booklet for eligibility requirements and more information.
Charles F. Scott
Several awards of up to $20,000 each.
Gordon Hein Memorial
Several awards of up to $5,000 each.
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian
One award of up to $10,000.
Dr. Ursula Mandel
Several awards of up to $15,000 each.
Rose and Sam Gilbert
Approximately two awards of up to $10,000 each.
Emmett Scholarship - general
This is a three-year, full tuition scholarship awarded to one exceptional incoming student who shows a dedicated commitment to pursue a career in environmental law.
Gordon Hein Memorial
Privately Endowed
These awards are funded by private donors to support graduate education. Please refer to the Graduate Student Financial Support Booklet for eligibility requirements and more information.
Charles F. Scott
Several awards of up to $20,000 each.
Gordon Hein Memorial
Several awards of up to $5,000 each.
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian
One award of up to $10,000.
Dr. Ursula Mandel
Several awards of up to $15,000 each.
Rose and Sam Gilbert
Approximately two awards of up to $10,000 each.
Graton Scholarship - general
The Graton Scholarship provides a three-year, full tuition scholarship to students interested in pursuing legal careers in Native American law.
Junamici - full cost of attendance
Covers full cost of attendance; renewable. Requires financial need.
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian
Privately Endowed
These awards are funded by private donors to support graduate education. Please refer to the Graduate Student Financial Support Booklet for eligibility requirements and more information.
Charles F. Scott
Several awards of up to $20,000 each.
Gordon Hein Memorial
Several awards of up to $5,000 each.
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian
One award of up to $10,000.
Dr. Ursula Mandel
Several awards of up to $15,000 each.
Rose and Sam Gilbert
Approximately two awards of up to $10,000 each.
Non-resident recipients
The UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars Award is a binding merit-based full tuition scholarship for a small number of the most exceptionally qualified applicants ... Recipients of the award who are California residents will be awarded full resident tuition and fees for three academic years, beginning in fall 2026, provided they remain students in good standing. Recipients who are not California residents will be awarded full non-resident tuition and fees for their first year of law school, and full California resident tuition and fees for their second and third years of law school.
Non-resident recipients
The UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program is a full tuition scholarship program ... Recipients of the UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship who are California residents will be awarded full resident tuition and fees for three academic years ... Recipients who are not California residents will be awarded full non-resident tuition and fees for their first year of law school, and full resident tuition and fees for their second and third years of law school.
Reentry Scholarship - award
A scholarship for re-entry students aged 25 to 50. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. $5000, renewable for a second year.
Rose and Sam Gilbert
Privately Endowed
These awards are funded by private donors to support graduate education. Please refer to the Graduate Student Financial Support Booklet for eligibility requirements and more information.
Charles F. Scott
Several awards of up to $20,000 each.
Gordon Hein Memorial
Several awards of up to $5,000 each.
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian
One award of up to $10,000.
Dr. Ursula Mandel
Several awards of up to $15,000 each.
Rose and Sam Gilbert
Approximately two awards of up to $10,000 each.
UCLA Scholarship Application / General UCLA Scholarships
Years 1 & 4 (DGE Funding)
A minimum of four years of funding from the Division of Graduate Education and awardee’s home academic department is required:
Years 1 & 4 (or later) – DGE Funding: $30,000 financial support award, in addition to in-state tuition/fees, health insurance and Non-resident Supplemental Tuition (NRST) in year 1 (if applicable).
Years 2 & 3 – Departmental Funding: A minimum of $30,000 in funding each year, in addition to in-state tuition/fees and health insurance.
Years 2 & 3 (Departmental Funding)
A minimum of four years of funding from the Division of Graduate Education and awardee’s home academic department is required:
Years 1 & 4 (or later) – DGE Funding: $30,000 financial support award, in addition to in-state tuition/fees, health insurance and Non-resident Supplemental Tuition (NRST) in year 1 (if applicable).
Years 2 & 3 – Departmental Funding: A minimum of $30,000 in funding each year, in addition to in-state tuition/fees and health insurance.