Law School Scholarships

All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of application review

Each year, Ave Maria School of Law awards more than $3.7 million to students in scholarships through the generous support of alumni and friends.

Approximately two-thirds of our entering class are awarded first year scholarships that may be renewable for subsequent years based on academic performance. In addition, second and third year students may apply for a number of scholarships. Specifically, second and third year students may apply for the John and Josephine Scholarship every other year; the Holtz Scholarship each year; and, the Robey Scholarship each year. The requirements of some of the named scholarships offered by Ave Maria School of Law are specifically intended to further its fidelity to the Catholic Church and its teachings, and to strengthen Ave Maria Law’s mission to provide a Catholic Legal Education. For more information about scholarship opportunities available at Ave Maria School of Law, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@avemarialaw.edu or 239-687-5338

Rewarding Excellence Scholarships

Students who excel academically during their first year of law school may be considered for scholarship assistance after their first year of law school. These scholarships are awarded as follows:

A student whose cumulative GPA at the end of 32 credits is 3.80 or above may qualify for a full-tuition scholarship;
A student whose cumulative GPA at the end of 32 credits is at least 3.60 but less than 3.80 may qualify for a half-tuition scholarship;
A student whose cumulative GPA at the end of 32 credit hours is above 3.50 and less than 3.60 may qualify for a scholarship equivalent to 25 percent of tuition.

Every Student is Considered

Rewarding Excellence Scholarships

Students who excel academically during their first year of law school may be considered for scholarship assistance after their first year of law school. These scholarships are awarded as follows:

- A student whose cumulative GPA at the end of 32 credits is 3.80 or above may qualify for a full-tuition scholarship;
- A student whose cumulative GPA at the end of 32 credits is at least 3.60 but less than 3.80 may qualify for a half-tuition scholarship;
- A student whose cumulative GPA at the end of 32 credit hours is above 3.50 and less than 3.60 may qualify for a scholarship equivalent to 25 percent of tuition.

Cardinal Newman Scholarship

Recipients of this full-tuition award will also receive a one-time $10,000 stipend toward living expenses incurred during their first year at Ave Maria Law. Recognized College – Cardinal Newman Society

St. Thomas More Full-Tuition Scholarship

Consideration for this prestigious award will be given to admitted students above the 75^th percentile range in both LSAT and GPA.

Dean’s Scholarship

Dean’s Scholarship: $25,000 – $30,000
Consideration for this scholarship will be given to admitted students above the median range in both LSAT and GPA.

Board Of Governors’ Scholarship

Board of Governors’ Scholarship: $15,000 – $25,000
Consideration for this prestigious award will be given to admitted students above the 25th percentile range in both LSAT and GPA.

Michigan And Toledo Area Scholarship

This is a Full Tuition Scholarship for all 3 years and a one-time $2,000 book award. This scholarship is for Catholic residents or college graduates in the state of Michigan or greater Toledo area