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Tuition and Financial Support

Financial Support

Emory Law offers fellowships and scholarships to students who qualify.

Woodruff Fellows Program

In 1980, Emory University established the Robert W. Woodruff Scholars and Fellows Program for juris doctor students. Emory Law awards up to five Robert W. Woodruff Fellowships in Law each year to admitted students of exceptional character, scholastic abilities, and leadership qualities. Each fellowship covers full tuition and fees plus a $5,000 stipend per year.

Please note: MLS, LLM, and SJD students are not eligible for the Woodruff Fellowship.

Learn more about the Woodruff Fellowship »

Merit-Based Scholarships

Current students will be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. There is not a separate scholarship application to complete for consideration. 

Please contact the Office of Admission and Scholarships at jdadmission@emory.edu or 404.727.6802 with any questions.

Philanthropic Scholarships

Emory University School of Law has benefitted greatly from the philanthropic contributions of alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations, over its 100-year history. The school is pleased to recognize the generosity of those donors who have made possible the scholarships listed below. 

Emory Law's endowed scholarships include, but are not limited to, the list below.

Current students will be automatically considered for these scholarships. There is not a separate scholarship application to complete for consideration.

JD Yellow Ribbon

Emory University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program to help cover tuition and fee charges that exceed the annual VA cap. This program is available to students who are eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill ® benefits at the 100% benefit level. Yellow Ribbon awards are limited, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and the award amount varies by school within the university. Emory Law is proud to participate in the program and, for the 2026-2027 academic year, offers a Yellow Ribbon award of up to $11,000 to five JD students. To be considered for an Emory Law Yellow Ribbon award, you must first be admitted to the JD program at Emory Law. 

Application Process:

  1. Complete the electronic Yellow Ribbon application and upload your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
  2. Emory Law's Yellow Ribbon liaison will review the application to confirm eligibility and determine award availability.
  3. The liaison will notify the student of the outcome of their application. If all available awards have been allocated, the student may be informed that their application is pending based on future availability.

You can find more information about the Yellow Ribbon Program on the Registrar's website, and additional information about VA benefits can be found here. Any questions should be directed to the Office of Admission and Scholarships.

Emory Employees

Emory Law offers a 15% Founders Scholarship to Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees who are accepted to the MLS program and enroll in the fall semester of an academic year. Employees also may be eligible for the Courtesy Scholarship Program, or another education benefit program.

International Students

Possible funding resources for international students:

Possible funding resources for US students and permanent residents:

Other Financial Resources