Harrisburg Donor Scholarships for Academic Year 2013/14
All completed applications must be returned to the financial aid office by
March 15, 2013. To be considered for "need based" scholarships, students must complete all forms in the Financial Aid application packets.
Note: Scholarship forms offered on this page for download are offered in PDF format. Dean Alfred Avins Memorial Scholarship The Dean Alfred Avins Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a rising third year RD or ED student from each campus with the highest combined GPA in Constitutional Law I & II.
No Application needed. 
The Bank of America Scholarship (.pdf)
Awarded annually to an economically disadvantaged resident of Wilmington, Delaware. If a student cannot be identified who is a resident of Wilmington, the scholarship may be awarded to an economically disadvantaged student from the state of Delaware.
George C. Blissman Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to a Harrisburg campus law student specializing or having an interest in the field of tax law..
E. Wallace Chadwick Scholarships (.pdf)
Available to 2RD, 3RD, 2ED, 3ED and 4ED students. Awards are made to students who grew up in and maintain a substantial connection to Delaware County, Pennsylvania and have participated in community service.
The Delaware Association Of Lawyers' Spouses Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to 2RD, 2ED, 3RD, 3ED and 4ED students. Selection is based on an overall GPA equal to or greater than a 2.3 and a demonstrated contribution of law-related service to the Delaware community.
Edmund Dobrowolski Memorial Scholarship (.pdf)
Awarded to a Harrisburg campus student entering his or her 2nd year that has demonstrated a commitment to public service and has financial need..
Howard And Nancy Finkelman Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to MARRIED 2ED, 3ED and 4ED students. Selection based on financial need, an overall GPA of above a 2.0-3.0. You must have successfully completed Evidence and at least one elective in Trial Advocacy.
The Honorable Ned L. Hirsh Memorial Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to 2ED, 3ED or 4ED students. Selection based on financial need, an overall cumulative GPA of above 2.0, and an interest in pursuing a career in Civil Litigation.
Fairfax Leary, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to 3RD or 4ED students with a demonstrated interest in Commercial Law. Selection is based on demonstration of interest in the areas of commercial law, commercial transactions or banking, and an overall GPA of 2.5.
Paul Isaac Leiter Memorial Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to extended division students. Selection based on demonstrated financial need and ability to perform in law school program.
The Thomas Lodge Memorial Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to 2RD or 2ED student who has demonstrated commitment to the delivery of public interest legal services as demonstrated through community activities and employment prior to and during law school.
Charles P. Mirarchi, Sr. Memorial Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to extended division students in good standing, perceived meritorious and exhibiting those special qualities which enable the student to work full-time while attending law school.
The Bruce M. & Elizabeth M. Monroe Intellectual Property Scholarship Awarded to a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year student who has demonstrated academic achievement in the following courses: Copyrights, Patent Law, Patent Practice and Unfair Trade Practices or similar future course offerings in intellectual property.
No Application needed. Dean Anthony Santoro Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to 3RD or 4ED students. Selection based on high scholastic standing and demonstrated superior leadership abilities.
William I. Schaffer Memorial Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to students about to enter the 3RD or 4ED program. This award is made in recognition of scholastic achievement and is to be used to assist a student who is completing his/her entire legal education at Widener Law School.
John Warrington Memorial Scholarship (.pdf)
Available to a student who demonstrates financial need and who is fully matriculated.