Certificate Students

Fellows Scholarship

The Fellows Scholarship is available to all SCPS students who receive tuition reimbursement from an employer. Students are eligible to receive an annual scholarship that matches the amount they receive in tuition reimbursement from their employer, up to $5,250 per academic year. Learn more.

Jean Hellman Ryan Scholarship for Paralegal Certificate-Seeking Students

The paralegal scholarship is named for Jean Hellman Ryan, founding director of Loyola’s Institute for Paralegal Studies, and funded by her Loyola classmate, attorney, Kevin Conway. This scholarship is only available to students completing a post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies at Loyola University Chicago. 

Applications for this scholarship are received twice each year: for the fall semester and for the spring semester. 

Applicants must be enrolled in at least two courses, a completed FAFSA is preferred, but not required, and grades earned in paralegal (PLST) courses will be considered.  

External Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to SCPS scholarships, student may apply to external opportunities. Students can learn more about scholarship opportunities on the Department of Education's website. Additionally, from this site, students can find a link to the Department of Labor's free scholarship database.