Amount: $40,000+
Deadline: Varies with admission application
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship provides significant financial support to high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds and those who have overcome significant obstacles, enabling them to pursue a legal education.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Competitive
- Demographic: Students from diverse backgrounds, First-generation college graduates, Students with significant financial need
- Admitted to Berkeley Law
Required Materials
- Admission application materials
- Financial aid application (FAFSA, CSS Profile)
Timeline
Awarded based on admissions and financial aid applications.
Tips
Clearly articulate your background, challenges overcome, and commitment to using your legal education to make a difference. Demonstrate financial need.