Scholarship Opportunities for Illinois Law Students
The Illinois Judges Foundation is now accepting applications for its Harold Sullivan Scholarship Program, which includes multiple scholarship opportunities for Illinois law students—including the new Justice Mary Jane Theis Scholarship.
New this year, the IJF introduces the Justice Mary Jane Theis Scholarship, one of several awards offered under the Harold Sullivan Scholarship umbrella, honoring Justice Theis’s legacy of leadership and dedication to the judiciary.
Each year, the IJF awards multiple scholarships in varying amounts to students attending Illinois law schools. We are pleased to announce that the Foundation has increased its top scholarship award from $5,000 to $7,500, to be applied toward law school tuition and fees.
Historically, the IJF has awarded multiple scholarships annually, with no set limit on the total number of awards that may be granted in any given year. Scholarship funds are paid directly to recipients’ law schools and applied toward tuition and other qualified educational expenses. In some cases, law schools may also provide matching funds, thereby increasing the total financial support available to each student.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled in an Illinois law school with at least one year remaining
- Demonstrated financial need
- Community service or pro bono experience
- No close family member who is a judge
Apply by June 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Apply today: https://ijafoundation.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3272