The Illinois Judges Foundation (IJF) is proud to support the next generation of legal leaders through its Harold Sullivan Scholarship Program—a collection of scholarships recognizing law students who demonstrate a commitment to service, integrity, and the pursuit of justice.
Scholarship Details
- Sponsored by the Illinois Judges Foundation
- Part of the Harold Sullivan Scholarship Program
- Includes the Justice Mary Jane Theis Scholarship and other scholarship awards
- Multiple scholarships are awarded annually
- Top scholarship award amount is $7,500
- Funds may be used for tuition and other qualified educational expenses
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be enrolled in an Illinois law school
- Must have at least one year of law school remaining
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must have participated in community service and/or pro bono activities
- Must not have a close family member who is a judge
- Must demonstrate a commitment to service, integrity, and the pursuit of justice
Application Process
- Review the scholarship eligibility requirements and application instructions
- Complete the Harold Sullivan Scholarship Program application form
- Gather documentation demonstrating financial need, academic enrollment, and community service or pro bono involvement
- Prepare any additional materials requested by the Illinois Judges Foundation
- Submit the completed application before 4:00 p.m. on June 26th
Historically, the IJF has awarded multiple scholarships annually, with no set limit on the total number of awards that may be granted in any given year. Scholarship funds are paid directly to recipients’ law schools and applied toward tuition and other qualified educational expenses. In some cases, law schools may also provide matching funds, thereby increasing the total financial support available to each student.
