Tax Scholarships
The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tax Program offers a number of merit based scholarships to full-time students. Admitted applicants are automatically under consideration for a scholarship award; no additional application is necessary. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis beginning in mid-January. Therefore, it is advantageous to apply earlier in the process to be considered for our top scholarship awards.
Dean’s Scholarship
The Dean’s Scholarship is the highest award that is given to students in the Tax Program. Recipients receive a full-tuition scholarship and a position on the editorial board of the Tax Lawyer publication. These scholarships will be awarded to applicants who have outstanding academic records at their JD institutions, a strong commitment to the study and practice of tax law, and previous journal experience.
Applicants who wish to be considered for a Dean's Scholarship should apply by January 15, for full consideration. After that date, candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis if positions are available.
Tax Program Faculty Scholarship
The Tax Program Faculty Scholarship Award will provide highly qualified students with a $40,000 scholarship to be applied towards the cost of tuition. These merit-based scholarships will be awarded to applicants with outstanding academic records at their JD institutions, who have tax or tax-related experience in the real world, and who demonstrate exceptional promise for work in the Tax Program
Tax Program Alumni Scholarship
Funding for the Tax Program Alumni Scholarship is provided by alumni donations. Each year, one or more incoming students will be awarded a $30,000 scholarship to be applied towards the cost of tuition.
Merit Scholarship
The Northwestern Law Tax Program administers merit-based scholarships to incoming students. These awards are of varying amounts and are based on academic performance, especially in tax law courses, and a demonstrated interest in the area of tax.
The Tax Program application can be found online. More information about applying for Financial Aid can be found on the Admissions section of our website.