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 Khazeni Summer Fellowship will be awarded to a student who works for a group or agency dedicated to environmental issues. Students may contact the Southern Utah Wilderness Association (SUWA) or Western Resource Advocates for placement opportunities or propose a placement of their own. If an applicant proposes their own placement, preference will be given to a proposed placement in a low-paying or non-paying not-for-profit environmental agency or organization, excluding a typical clerkship or internship with a governmental agency.

Note: Within 60 days after finishing a placement, each fellowship recipient must submit a report to the selection committee describing their activities and evaluating the placement experience.

Benefits

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Up to $5,000 stipend

Eligibility

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First- and second-year students are eligible to apply.

The recipient must demonstrate a proven commitment to preservation of the environment, as evidenced by academic, vocational and public service activities and focus. Prior fellowship recipients are ineligible for subsequent awards.

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

Applicants should indicate the extent of the commitment they will make to the proposed project; i.e., how many hours per week they will work, and indicate whether they will be paid anything or receive academic credit for their work. Finally, applicants should address the feasibility of and need for the work to be performed and the impact or benefit the work is likely to have on their career plans.

A letter from someone at the proposed agency or organization addressing the feasibility of and support for the project, as well as the benefit and impact the proposed project will have on that organization, would also be useful.

The selection committee (comprised of faculty and a representative of the Khazeni family) may conduct applicant interviews.