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Capital University Law School is committed to recognizing academic achievement and leadership in our students. Through the generosity of our alumni and the local legal community, Capital University Law School is able to award several endowed scholarship each year to continuing students.

Students will receive an e-mail announcement from the Financial Aid Office when the applications for institutional and endowed scholarships are available. Continuing students are only required to complete one application to be considered all scholarships for which they meet the minimum criteria. The following is a listing of specific scholarships that are awarded to continuing law students each year.

Ackerman-Gemette Scholarship

The Ackerman-Gemette Scholarship provides assistance to a law student who demonstrates an interest in advancing the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) community. Recipients will be selected based on the strength of their application and a recommendation of an appropriate faculty member or administrator. Applicants are also required to submit a position paper to discuss their views on the issues and challenges facing the GLBT community. The Ackerman-Gemette Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000 and is not renewable.

Winston C. Allen Memorial Scholarship

Mabel C. Allen created this scholarship in memory of her husband, the Honorable Winston C. Allen, who served as a judge for the Licking County Court of Common Pleas for 18 years. The Winston C. Allen Memorial Scholarship is designed to provide assistance to a qualified evening law student based upon financial need and merit. The Winston C. Allen Memorial Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $800 and is not renewable.

Beverly C. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

Beverly C. Bishop's husband, family, and friends established this scholarship in her memory after her untimely death on August 29, 1994 . The scholarship is awarded each year to the third-year law student who best exemplifies Bev Bishop's love of life and desire for learning. Preference will be given to the applicant who also demonstrates financial need. The Beverly C. Bishop Memorial Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,500 and is not renewable.

Gretchen O. Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Gretchen O. Brown Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 by the family and friends of Ms. Brown to provide assistance to a rising second-year evening female law student at Capital University Law School .  Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need.  The Gretchen O. Brown Memorial Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000 and is not renewable.

Caren Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established to recognize a student with a strong academic performance. Preference is given to a student who also has demonstrated financial need. The Caren Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,000 and is not renewable.

Addison and Ruth Dewey Scholarship

Addison Dewey is a Professor Emeritus of Capital University Law School . He and his wife, Ruth, established this fund to provide assistance to a Capital University Law School student who also earned their undergraduate degree from Capital University . The recipient selection is also based on financial need and academic merit. The Dewey Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,000 and is not renewable.

The Brian A. Freeman Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Constitutional Law

The Brian A. Freeman Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by the friends, family, colleagues and former students of Professor Brian A. Freeman, who served on the Law School faculty from 1967 to 2002. This merit scholarship is available for day or evening students who have excelled in their legal education and in Constitutional Law I and II.

The Ron Friedman Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Professor Friedman in November of 1996. While a member of the Capital University Law School faculty, Professor Friedman served as faculty advisor to numerous student organizations including the Hispanic Law Students Association, the Jewish Law Students Association, and Res Ipsa Loquitur. Professor Friedman was responsible for the establishment of Capital University Law School 's sister school relationship with the University of Monterrey . He was also the founder and first director of the Institute for International Legal Education. The Ron Friedman Scholarship will be awarded to a student who exemplifies Professor Friedman's interests in promoting Hispanic-American culture, his vision of Capital University Law School as a diverse legal community, and his commitment to ethics and professionalism in the law. Preference will be given to an applicant who also demonstrates financial need. The Ron Friedman Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,500 and is not renewable.

Noah J. Kern Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Elizabeth Kern in memory of her husband. The scholarship is awarded to a student with a strong academic performance and demonstrated financial need. The Noah J. Kern Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,500 and is not renewable.

Farnham E. Mosley Scholarship

Farnham E. Mosley is a 1958 graduate of Capital University Law School . Mr. Mosley established this scholarship fund to assist an evening student with demonstrated perseverance and scholastic merit in legal studies. Preference will be given to qualified African-American applicants. The Farnham E. Mosley Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,250 and is not renewable.

Felicia Beth Presser Scholarship

The family and friends of Felicia Beth Nekritz Presser (L'96) established this scholarship in 1999 in her memory. The scholarship has been established to assist a student with a demonstrated interest in the areas of criminal defense and juvenile law. Preference will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated interest specifically in the area of death penalty defense and/or other public interest criminal law. The Felicia Beth Presser Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000 and is not renewable.

David Shkolnik Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created by Sanford Shkolnik in memory of his father. The fund was established to assist an evening student who has demonstrated financial need. The David Shkolnik Memorial Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $8,000 and is not renewable.

Judith M. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship

The Judith M. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2001 by Mr. Albert F. Sedeen.  The scholarship was created to provide assistance to law students who demonstrate an interest in the defense of the poor in criminal matters. Preference will be given to women and minority applicants who also have demonstrated financial need. The Judith M. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,500 and is not renewable.

C. Russell & Mary Jane Thompson Memorial Scholarship

The C. Russell & Mary Jane Thompson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 through the estate of Mr. Thompson to provide assistance to evening law students enrolled at Capital University Law School .  Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need.  The C. Russell & Mary Jane Thompson Memorial Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,250 and is not renewable.

The Weiler Scholars Fund

The Weiler Scholars Fund was established in 2003 by Dr. & Mrs. Weiler to provide financial support to a student who has achieved academic excellence during their first year at Capital University Law School . The Weiler Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $5,000 and is not renewable.

Minority Student Scholarships:

Thelma Johnson Berry Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was created by Capital University Law School alumnus William Johnson (L'72) in memory of his mother. The scholarship is designed to assist an African-American law student based upon financial need and academic merit. The Thelma Johnson Berry Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,000 and is not renewable.

The David D. White Endowed Scholarship Fund

The David D. White Endowed Scholarship Fund was created in 1989 by the African American Law Alumni Association (AALAA). It was established to honor Mr. David D. White, a 1931 graduate of the Columbus College of Law (which later became Capital University Law School ). Mr. White was the first African-American graduate of the law school. The scholarship committee will award four (4) scholarships annually to African-American law students. The committee is looking for applicants who embody Mr. White's spirit of community service and social consciousness. The committee will screen and interview prospective recipients. Preference will be given to applicants who also have demonstrated financial need. The David D. White Endowed Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,000 to each recipient. The award is not renewable.