Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 31st of January, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
All admitted students (US citizens and residents only) who submit a complete application to Detroit Mercy Law by the priority scholarship deadline will automatically be considered for Dean’s Scholarships and Fellowship Awards. Scholarship offers are generally extended at the same time as the offer of admission. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the admissions cycle for maximum scholarship consideration.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria for consideration but past recipients were in the top 20% of the applicant pool.
Value of Scholarship:
The University of Detroit Mercy Law Degree Awards are namely as follows;
i. Dean’s Scholarships: Award amount varies
ii. Fellowships: Full Tuition
iii. Henry H. Tarrant Award for Black Student Excellence: $5,000/year
iv. Spirit of Detroit Mercy Law Awards: Award amount varies
v. Phillip J. McElroy Scholarship: $15,000/year
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
ii. Dean's Scholarships will be awarded to incoming students in recognition of their academic accomplishments and potential for success at Detroit Mercy Law.
iii. Fellowships will be awarded to incoming students who have demonstrated excellence prior to law school through academics, leadership, professionalism, and service.
- The Scholarship Committee selects students for fellowship consideration.
- Selected students are invited to interview for the Fellows Award.
- Fellows receive full-tuition scholarship support, alumni mentors, and leadership, networking, and service opportunities throughout law school.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UDM Law Scholarship Page.