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RICHARDSON OPPORTUNITY GRANTS
Our biggest source of financial aid is need-based funding in the form of Richardson Opportunity Grants. Richardson Opportunity Grants may be available to students who demonstrate financial need based on information provided on their FAFSA (School Code 001610). The maximum annual UHM award for law students is $6,000. Students must be enrolled at least half-time to receive the Richardson Opportunity Grant. Funding is limited and as a result we encourage you to file your FAFSA as soon as possible during each year you will be enrolled.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Internal Scholarships (Fall 2025)
Scholarships will be based on highest reportable admission test score and LSAC-calculated undergraduate GPA at the time of completed application. Prospective JD students do not need to complete a separate scholarship application for merit scholarships. If you are offered an Admissions Scholarship, it may range from a one-time $3,000 award up to Full Tuition. JD scholarship recipients will be notified by the Admissions Office shortly after being admitted. All entering JD merit scholarships require that students maintain a minimum GPA of 2.2.
Admitted JD students may direct questions about merit scholarship awards to the Law School Office of Admissions at 808.956.5557 or by email.
Current students may also apply for internal scholarships online via the UH Student Scholarships website.

- Total amount is divided equally and distributed across six consecutive semesters as you pursue the Full-Time In-Person JD program. You must remain in good academic standing and it is subject to continued funding. Additionally, you must be enrolled at least half-time at the Law School when the scholarship is disbursed.
- Merit scholarship consideration is guaranteed only if your application is completed (including receipt of CAS report from LSAC) by the February 5 priority date. Money will be awarded on an as-available basis for applications completed after the priority date.
- These scholarship levels are the minimum amounts you will receive if your application is completed by the priority date (Feb 5) and you are admitted. As with admission, scholarship review is holistic. You may be offered additional merit scholarship money than what is listed here.
- GRE Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing are the two sections used for scholarship consideration.
- If there are any changes to your enrollment status, jurisdiction of residence, or if you opt to enroll in our part-time online program, we reserve the right to revise your award accordingly.

- Total amount is divided equally and distributed across six consecutive semesters as you pursue the Full-Time In-Person JD program. You must remain in good academic standing and it is subject to continued funding. Additionally, you must be enrolled at least half-time at the Law School when the scholarship is disbursed.
- Merit scholarship consideration is guaranteed only if your application is completed (including receipt of CAS report from LSAC) by the February 5 priority date. Money will be awarded on an as-available basis for applications completed after the priority date.
- These scholarship levels are the minimum amounts you will receive if your application is completed by the priority date (Feb 5) and you are admitted. As with admission, scholarship review is holistic. You may be offered additional merit scholarship money than what is listed here.
- GRE Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing are the two sections used for scholarship consideration.
- If there are any changes to your enrollment status, jurisdiction of residence, or if you opt to enroll in our part-time online program, we reserve the right to revise your award accordingly.
- Total amount is divided equally and distributed across six consecutive semesters as you pursue the Full-Time In-Person JD program. You must remain in good academic standing and it is subject to continued funding. Additionally, you must be enrolled at least half-time at the Law School when the scholarship is disbursed.
- Merit scholarship consideration is guaranteed only if your application is completed (including receipt of CAS report from LSAC) by the February 5 priority date. Money will be awarded on an as-available basis for applications completed after the priority date.
- These scholarship levels are the minimum amounts you will receive if your application is completed by the priority date (Feb 5) and you are admitted. As with admission, scholarship review is holistic. You may be offered additional merit scholarship money than what is listed here.
- GRE Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing are the two sections used for scholarship consideration.
- If there are any changes to your enrollment status, jurisdiction of residence, or if you opt to enroll in our part-time online program, we reserve the right to revise your award accordingly.
- Total amount is divided equally and distributed across eight consecutive semesters as you pursue the Part-Time Online JD program. You must remain in good academic standing and it is subject to continued funding. Additionally, you must be enrolled at least half-time at the Law School when the scholarship is disbursed.
- Merit scholarship consideration is guaranteed only if your application is completed (including receipt of CAS report from LSAC) by the February 5 priority date. Money will be awarded on an as-available basis for applications completed after the priority date.
- These scholarship levels are the minimum amounts you will receive if your application is completed by the priority date (Feb 5) and you are admitted. As with admission, scholarship review is holistic. You may be offered additional merit scholarship money than what is listed here.
- GRE Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing are the two sections used for scholarship consideration.
- If there are any changes to your enrollment status, jurisdiction of residence, or if you opt to enroll in our full-time in-person program, we reserve the right to revise your award accordingly.
External Scholarships
Both prospective and current students may search for external scholarships. Eligibility for these scholarships may be based on financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities.
Attention Financial Aid Recipients:
Scholarships, tuition waivers, and stipends are considered part of your financial aid package. Federal regulations require that Financial Aid Services take these resources into account when determining your eligibility for financial aid awards. Your financial aid (grants, work-study, loans) and resources may not exceed the cost of attendance (tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, etc.).
Find out more information on how scholarships may affect your financial aid. If you receive a scholarship, tuition waiver, or stipend, you must complete the Financial Aid Change Request Form. If Financial Aid determines that they must revise your financial aid award, they will email you and the revision will be reflected on the MyUH portal.
Eligibility for external scholarships may be based on financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities. These external sites are provided for your information and are not endorsed by the UH Law School.
Grants & Scholarships 2023-2024 | ALL | Full-Time | Part-Time |
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Total # of Students | |||
Total # Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 214 | 178 | 36 |
Less than Half Tuition | 172 | 143 | 29 |
Half to Full Tuition | 38 | 32 | 6 |
Full Tuition | 2 | 0 | 2 |
More than Full Tuition | 2 | 2 | 0 |
75th Percentile Grant Amount | _ | $11,000 | $10,000 |
50th Percentile Grant Amount | _ | $6,000 | $5,000 |
25th Percentile Grant Amount | _ | $5,000 | $4,000 |
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