Scholarships - William Mitchell College of Law

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Scholarships are awarded based on merit or need. All first-year students' admission applications are reviewed for merit scholarship eligibility. No additional application is needed to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, and you will be notified if you qualify. If you receive a merit-based scholarship and do not wish to apply for federal, non-federal loans, or work-study, an additional financial aid application is not required.

Need-based scholarships are based on information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students, continuing and first-year, who complete and submit a FAFSA by the priority awarding deadline of March 15, 2008, are automatically considered for need-based scholarships. Notification of a need-based scholarship will be included with your financial aid eligibility materials.

Named Scholarships

Throughout the year, available "Named Scholarships" for continuing students will be announced in the Financial Aid section of The Docket. Carefully read the application information. Each William Mitchell sponsored scholarship requires an application accompanied by the Named Scholarship Application Cover Sheet. Applications are submitted to the financial planning office. Scholarship recipients are announced in The Docket.

The following scholarships have been awarded to William Mitchell students in the past. Continuing students should consult The Docket for scholarships that are currently available for application.

Academic Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with high academic credentials. This scholarship may be renewed.
Alumni/ae Memorial Scholarship
Created in 1985, this scholarship is funded by gifts made continually in memorial to or in honor of friends and alumni of William Mitchell. Annual awards are made to students with financial need.
Chief Justice Douglas K. Amdahl Scholarship
Established in 1987 in honor of Douglas K. Amdahl, ’51, and awarded to students who are members of the Ramsey-Amdahl Senate of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity and who have demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and financial need.
Armed Forces Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Michael J. Winlaw, ’97, U.S. Army, and Paul Maravigli, ’97, U.S. Air Force. To be awarded to students who have served, previously or currently, in active duty or reserve/guard status in the U.S. armed forces.
Donald and Donna Barbeau Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1985 by friends and family of the late Judge Donald Barbeau, ’41, and the late Mrs. Barbeau. Awarded to students with financial need who have dependent children.
Bernard P. Becker Scholarship
Established in 1991 by family, friends, and colleagues of the late Professor Bernard P. Becker, and awarded to students who have completed their first year of law school and have financial need, with a preference for Native American students.
Thomas A. Berreman Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Thomas H. Berreman to assist students who have completed their first year of law school in good academic standing and did not receive merit scholarship support when entering law school.
Donald and Wanda Blockhus Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Donald, ’60, and Wanda Blockhus, to assist students who have completed their first year of law school in good standing, have demonstrated financial need, and have entered law school with significant post-college work experience.
Borgman-Beaton Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Margaret Borgman in honor of her nephew, Joseph G. Beaton, ’74. Awarded to students who have completed their first year of law school, are in good standing, have demonstrated financial need, and have entered law school with significant post-college work experience.
John Burke Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1980 in memory of John B. Burke Sr., ’22, and awarded to students with financial need who have demonstrated leadership in student activities.
Burton Legal Writing
Established in 1980 by Bruce W. Burton, former dean of the college. Awarded annually to students whose legal research and writing is superior.
Class of 1983 Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1993 by members of the class of 1983 in celebration of their 10-year class reunion. Awarded to students who are in good academic standing and who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students in their third year of law school or beyond, and those who have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular opportunities, service to the legal profession, or civic activities.
Deans' Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to entering students who demonstrate high academic standing. The scholarship may be renewed.
Roger L. and Agnes C. Dell Scholarship
Named in honor of Roger L. Dell, ’20, and Agnes Dell, this scholarship, contributed by the Dell Trust, is awarded to students who have financial need, with a preference for students from the Seventh Judicial District.
Edward J. Devitt Scholarship Endowment
Established in memory of Edward J. Devitt, U.S. District Court judge, by his family, friends, and colleagues, the scholarship is awarded to a first- or second-year working student who demonstrates financial need.
Carl A. Dreves Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1978 in memory of Carl A. Dreves, ’11, by Katherine Dreves, this scholarship assists students with financial need and a record of good scholarship.
Forman Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Paper, Calmenson & Co. in honor of Willis Forman’s leadership to the company and community. Awarded to students who have successfully completed their second year of law school in good academic standing, are working full time, have demonstrated financial need, and are attending law school part time.
Judge Harvey W. Fort Scholarship
Established in 1994 in memory of Harvey W. Fort, by his wife, Virginia R. Fort, and Randolph Fort, ’94. Awarded to students who have completed at least their first year of law school, are ranked in the upper 25 percent of their class, and demonstrate financial need.
Elna W. Giesler Memorial Scholarship
Established and funded in December 1998 by Mary S. Giesler, ’95, in memory of her mother, Elna W. Giesler. Awarded to second-year, part-time students from Minnesota who are employed and who have high academic qualifications and financial need.
Professor Melvin B. Goldberg Scholarship
Established at PACER Center, Inc. by friends, family, and colleagues in memory of Professor Melvin B. Goldberg. Awarded to students who have completed their first or second year of law school in good academic standing and who are interested in public interest law, giving preference to those with experience working to preserve the rights of under-represented people.
Richard A. Golling Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1981 by friends and family of Richard Golling, ’27, to assist students who demonstrate leadership and have strong academic credentials.
Horace R. and Ruth L. Hansen Scholarship
Established in 1999 by the estate of Ruth L. Hansen, and awarded to second-year students who are ranked in the top 25 percent of the class, giving preference to students who are employed and interested in health law.
William Randolph Hearst Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1986 by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation and awarded to minority students with financial need.
Edward G. and Marie S. Hitchcock Scholarship
Established in 1998 through a bequest from Marie S. Hitchcock, ’40, this scholarship assists working students with financial need.
James F. Hogg Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1995 by trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, law firms, and corporations in honor of former president and dean James Hogg’s decade of leadership at William Mitchell. Scholarships are awarded to the most promising applicants.
Margaret Maie Sodegren Houchens Scholarship
Established in 1995 by John H. Houchens, ’36, in memory of his wife Margaret Maie Sodegren Houchens and awarded to women students in good academic standing with financial need.
C. Paul and Helen Jones Scholarship
Established in 1989 by C. Paul, LL.M. ’55, and Helen Jones, this scholarship is awarded to a promising first-year student and may be renewed.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1983 by Professor Paul Marino and Karen Sjoberg Hoiness, ’79, and awarded to students interested in or demonstrating achievement in public service and a record of academic achievement.
Warren B. “Pat” King Scholarship
Endowed in 1993 to benefit students at William Mitchell.
Joseph A. Maun Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1991 by the Maun family in memory of Joseph A. Maun, St. Paul attorney, civic leader, and William Mitchell College of Law adjunct professor. It is awarded to a single parent with dependent children.
McNeely Foundation/Richard C. Schall Scholarship
Established in 1976 in memory of Richard C. Schall, ’38, and supported by the McNeely Foundation. Assists students showing academic excellence and outstanding contributions to business while in law school.
Minnesota Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (MIPLA) Scholarship for Intellectual Property
Established in 1998 by MIPLA, to assist returning students committed to careers in intellectual property law, who demonstrate strong academic performance, and who have completed an intellectual property course.
Justice William Mitchell President's Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to entering students who demonstrate high academic standing. The scholarship may be renewed.
E. Willard and Charles R. Murnane Scholarship
Established in 1982 by Murnane, Colin, White, Brandt & Hoffman in memory of E. Willard Murnane, ’33, and Charles R. Murnane, ’37. Assists students with interest in trial law.
Justice James C. Otis Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1994 in memory of James C. Otis, justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, by the Otis family. It is awarded to a first-year student with financial need and academic promise. Preference is given to a student of color.
Popham, Haik, Schnobrich, & Kaufman Scholarship Endowment Established in 1984 by the partners in celebration of the firm’s 25th anniversary. Awarded to a student with financial need.
R. Ross Quaintance Scholarship
Established in 1985 in memory of R. Ross Quaintance, ’85, and awarded to students with financial need who are also recognized as top trial advocacy competitors.
Eugene and Violet E. Rerat Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1987 through a bequest from Violet E. Rerat, widow of Eugene Rerat, ’25, a Minneapolis trial attorney. Awarded to students with financial need.
Kathleen C. Ridder Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Kathleen C. Ridder and awarded to female students who are single parents with dependent children and who are in good academic standing.
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Minority Scholarship
This scholarship, established in 1994, is awarded to students of color in good academic standing.
Wilfrid E. Rumble Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1994 through a bequest of Lillian M. Rumble, widow of Wilfrid E. Rumble, ’13, and annual gifts from Doherty, Rumble & Butler, the scholarship is awarded to a promising minority student in good academic standing.
Nicholas V. Schaps Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1980 by family and friends in memory of Nicholas V. Schaps Jr., ’76. Assists returning students who have a commitment to volunteerism and community service, are in the top half of their class, and have financial need.
Susanne C. Sedgwick Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1988 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Judge Susanne C. Sedgwick, ’56. Awarded to female part-time students who have completed one year of law school, have dependent children, and have an interest in public service. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be in good academic standing.
S. Louis Shore Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1986 with gifts from Rosslyn Kleeman, William Shore, and other family and friends of S. Louis Shore. Awarded to minority students with financial need, with a preference for Native American students.
Harry A. Sieben Sr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1979 by friends and family in memory of Harry Sieben, ’66, the scholarship assists students with financial need, with preference for a permanent resident of Hastings or a resident of Dakota County.
Melvin J. Silver Scholarship
Established in 1977 in honor of Melvin J. Silver, ’27, by his son-in-law and daughter, Robert and Sandra Alch, and their children. The annually contributed scholarship assists students with financial need.
Bob and Herta Sinykin Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Bob, ’59, and Herta Sinykin, this scholarship assists working men, ages 30 to 40, who attend evening classes.
Mitchell Spector Scholarship
Established in 1982 by Mitchell Spector to assist students who have demonstrated academic achievement.
Michael K. Steenson Scholarship
Established in 1982 by Daniel M. Homolka, ’82, and alumni in honor of Professor Michael K. Steenson, and awarded to students with an interest in tort law and who demonstrate financial need.
G. Donald Tallard and Elvera Erickson Scholarship
Established in 1996 by Allen and Andrew Desmond in memory of G. Donald Tallard, ’61, and Elvera Erickson. Assists North Minneapolis area students in good academic standing with financial need and who are interested in solo or small firm practice.
Trustees' Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to entering students who demonstrate high academic standing. The scholarship may be renewed.
Wasie Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1981 by the Wasie Foundation to assist students who demonstrate financial need and academic and extracurricular achievement, with preference given to students of Polish ancestry.
Jonathan Weitzman Leadership Award
Established in 1995 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Jonathan Weitzman, assists returning students who demonstrate leadership and community involvement and gives preference to those applying their legal education to serve under-represented communities.
William Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1996 by Mary A. Mitchell, Dorothy M. Evans, and Charlotte M. Mitchell in memory of William Mitchell, grandson of Justice William Mitchell. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic standing and financial need.