External Scholarships
External foundations, nonprofits, law firms, and networking groups support scholarships for students to help finance their legal education. Our financial aid team regularly receives information about these law school scholarships and is ready to help you find the best opportunities.
Current External Scholarships
Organizations, groups, and nonprofits occasionally contact California Western with information about scholarships their agencies offer. While this is not an exhaustive list, the following are some of the scholarships currently being offered:
AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
The AccessLex Institute® invites you to utilize their newest tool to find money that’s already available to help pay for law school and lower your student loan burdens. Search over 800 carefully curated and vetted scholarship opportunities and writing competitions, with filters to help you find the ones best suited for you.
SABA-SD Law Student Scholarship
South Asian Bar Association of San Diego (SABA-SD) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Law Student Scholarship. Selection factors may include but are not limited to: (1) academic standing; (2) past, current or future public service to the South Asian community and other diverse communities; and/or (3) financial need. Interested Applicants should submit the following materials by Friday, September 12, 2025.
Supporting Prisoners' Families Scholarship
The Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses. Pullan & Young believe that every student should have access to an education, regardless of their circumstances, and their goal is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by incarceration in their family. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student per semester. The deadline for the Fall 2025 scholarship is September 15, 2025.
SDLRLA Law School Scholarship Program
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA) Scholarship Fund proudly announces the 2025 Annual Law School Scholarship Program. SDLRLA Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit charitable corporation that provides scholarships to law students who have made contributions to the Latino community. Scholarships are awarded to 2L and 3L law school students who meet the criteria of community service, financial need, and academic achievement. Completed applications and materials must be submitted on or before Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
2025 LA IALA Scholarship
The 2025 LA County Italian American Lawyers Association (IALA) has annually awarded this scholarship since its founding in the 1970s. The IALA Scholarship Committee awards the scholarship based on three equal factors: (1) academic achievement, (2) financial need, and (3) potential post-law-school contribution to the Los Angeles-metropolitan area Italian-American community. One scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded. The winner will be honored at IALA’s December membership meeting with the California Supreme Court. Applications must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office is here to help you navigate the financial aid process. If you require assistance or have questions about external scholarships, please contact our office.