USF School of Law Scholarships
Generous donations from alumni help fund USF Law scholarships. Students must meet specific criteria established by the donors. The recipients are typically selected by an alumni/donor or law school committee.
Funding limitations applicable to scholarships – Non-Renewable
Scholarship awards are designated for the fall and spring semesters only and are evenly disbursed between both semesters. Scholarship awards are not applicable towards any summer session enrollment.
The total amount in scholarships (e.g., university, law school, outside agency, or any combination of the three) cannot exceed tuition charges. If a law student is awarded scholarship aid from a private agency, the total amount of combined aid cannot exceed their tuition charges unless the private agency specifically states that its scholarship funds can be used for living expenses.
Continuing Law Students
Arthur C. Zief Jr. Scholarship Program
Multiple scholarships for deserving law students with demonstrated financial need, established by Arthur C. Zief Sr. '47, in honor of his son, Arthur C. Zief Jr. These scholarships are awarded to continuing students who make significant non-curricular contributions to the USF School of Law. Applications are currently being accepted between June 7 - June 23. Questions should be directed to Stephanie Carlos, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs shcarlos@usfca.edu. [Download] 2021-2022 Application
Bretzlaff Scholarship
An award for a full-time law student in good standing with demonstrated financial need from the state of Nevada or Hawaii. This scholarship is funded by the Bretzlaff Foundation. Applications are currently being accepted between June 7 - June 23. Questions should be directed to Stephanie Carlos, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs shcarlos@usfca.edu. [Download] 2021-2022 Application.
John Flynn Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of John Flynn, who was an alumnus of Stanford and a distinguished member of the San Francisco Maritime Bar. The scholarship is awarded to a USF School of Law student with an interest in maritime law. Applications are currently being accepted between June 7 - June 23. Questions should be directed to Stephanie Carlos, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs shcarlos@usfca.edu. [Download] 2021-2022 Application.
Alumni-Funded Scholarships
Applicants must have financial need, be in good academic standing, and must be a continuing student to be eligible to apply. Applicants must have completed one year of JD study at USF School of Law by the end of Spring, and be enrolled at the School of Law for the current academic year.
Deadline to apply for the following scholarships is May 6, 2022. Students must complete the form via the button below and submit a PDF of transcript, resume and essay for each scholarship to lawdevelopment@usfca.edu
Contact Info
Office of Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid