DISCLAIMER: The following notice does not affect any existing committed scholarships. However, there is potential that the scholarships, fellowships, and awards listed below may be affected by the 2025 legislative session. At the conclusion of the session, the College will evaluate the outcome and make the appropriate changes to the language associated with the list below. Students should know that the criteria may change significantly and should not rely on this information in the interim.

Please direct any questions to lawfinancialaid@law.utah.edu.

The Alonzo W. Watson, Jr. Scholarship was established to help finance the educational costs of attending law school for deserving students. The selection committee will seek candidates committed to Alonzo Watson's ideals, including social justice, educational opportunity, public policy, and public service.

Benefits

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$3,500 cash award for two student recipients applied to fall tuition

Eligibility

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This scholarship application is open to current first- or second-year law students.

Application requirements and selection

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Applicants must complete the common scholarship application and provide the following:

• a resume
• a written personal statement (no more than 500 words) that addresses the personal qualifications required by the scholarship
• an unofficial College of Law transcript

Additionally, applicants must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list the University of Utah as the institution to receive the student aid report for the next academic year. Consideration factors include academic accomplishment, demonstrated commitment to public service, strong interest in public policy (which could include the pursuit of a graduate degree in the College of Social and Behavioral Science) and financial need.

Recipients will be chosen by a committee of deans, faculty and a Watson family representative.