Law School Foundation Scholarships

Aetna International LL.M.  Scholarship

This tuition scholarship is for a student who is enrolling or enrolled at the University of Connecticut School of Law and, specifically its international LL.M. program in insurance law. The scholarship is to be awarded with a preference for a student entering the program from China.

The Arc of History Scholarship

Established by Jaime Mills ’87, together with attorneys Antonio Ponvert and David Rosen, this scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who shows promise of academic success, with a preference for a student who is a first-generation college graduate. The scholarship will follow the student through his or her time at the Law School.

Thomas L. Archibald Scholarship

Dorothy Clark Archibald endowed this scholarship in memory of her husband, a long-time faculty member and friend of the Law School, to provide a scholarship for an exceptional student who otherwise might not attend the Law School.  Mrs. Archibald passed away on March 10, 2007.

Donald R. Ballman ’98 Information Law Scholarship

Donald R. Ballman ’98 endowed this scholarship to be awarded annually to one or more entering students who intend to pursue a career in information law, which includes

intellectual property law, media and entertainment law, and technology law. Preference is given to an evening division student.

Judge Jerrold H. Barnett ’54 Scholarship

Family members, colleagues, and friends endowed the Judge Jerrold H. Barnett ’54 Scholarship in memory of the judge who had served as an adjunct faculty member and student supervisor of the appellate division of the criminal clinic program. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who has participated in the Criminal Clinic.

Bessye W. Bennett ’73 Memorial Scholarship

The late Dr. John Bennett, the Knox Foundation, family, colleagues and friends endowed the Bessye W. Bennet ’73 Memorial Scholarship to honor her lifetime achievements and broad vision of social responsibility. Bessye W. Bennett ’73 was a practicing attorney and business woman, served as president of the Knox Foundation in Hartford, and was involved in numerous civic and community organizations. The scholarship is awarded to a first-year student with financial need who wishes to make a difference.

Bingham McCutchen LLP Scholarship

Bingham McCutchen LLP established this scholarship for a first-year student who has overcome significant economic, linguistic, cultural or educational obstacles or who belongs to a group historically underrepresented in law schools and the legal profession. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who presented a record of leadership in diversity issues or particular promise of substantial and distinctive multicultural contributions to the Law School and the legal profession. It will be awarded with a preference for a student who wants to live and work in Connecticut.

Hyman Blumberg Prize Scholarship

Created by Dean and Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Phillip I. Blumberg to honor the memory of his father, Hyman Blumberg, this scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who has participated in the American labor movement either as a trade union staff person or member, or whose parent has so participated, and who has expressed an interest in assisting the labor movement upon admission to the bar. This scholarship may be presented to an incoming first-year student whose academic record gives promise of high scholarly achievement at the School of Law.

Phillip I. Blumberg Scholarship

Gaetano Ferro ’78 established this scholarship in 2006 in honor of Dean and Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Phillip I. Blumberg to support one or more scholarships for first-year students whose academic record gives promise of high scholarly achievement at the Law School, with a preference given to a student from a Connecticut urban high school. The students are to be known as the Phillip I. Blumberg Scholars.

The Honorable M. Joseph Blumenfeld Memorial Scholarship

Friends and colleagues endowed this scholarship in tribute to the Honorable M. Joseph Blumenfeld of the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, to provide financial support for a deserving student.

Boehringer Ingelheim Scholarship

Boehringer Ingelheim established this scholarship to be awarded to a student who intends to pursue a career in intellectual property. In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to students who have overcome significant economic, linguistic, cultural or educational obstacles or who belong to a group historically under-represented in law schools and in the legal profession.

Frank Borges ’78 Scholarship

Frank L. Borges ’78 endowed this scholarship to support an outstanding student enrolled at the Law School.

John C. Brittain Scholarship

John C. Brittain was the first African-American tenured professor at the Law School. Upon the occasion of his leaving the Law School to become dean at another law school, friends and colleagues endowed the John C. Brittain Scholarship to honor his years of service to the Law School, the Greater Hartford community, and the state of Connecticut. This fund provides financial assistance to a first- year student who has demonstrated scholastic achievement and has financial need. In determining the recipient of this award, preference is given to a student who has overcome obstacles to success.

Adolph Bysiewicz Law Librarian Scholarship

Shirley Raissi Bysiewicz ’54 was the first tenured female professor at the Law School as well as the law librarian for more than twenty years. Upon the occasion of the death of her brother-in-law, Adolph Bysiewicz, she endowed a scholarship in his name which is awarded to a student who is a dual degree candidate in library science and law.

Shirley Raissi Bysiewicz ’54 Law Librarian Scholarship

Shirley Raissi Bysiewicz ’54 was the first tenured female professor at the Law School as well as the law librarian for more than twenty years. Upon her death, her bequest, in addition to an outpouring of donations from alumni/ae, family members and friends and colleagues, endowed a scholarship in her name. This scholarship is intended for a student who is a dual degree candidate in library science and law.

CATIC Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company Foundation (CATIC). This scholarship is intended for a deserving student with financial need who has completed at least one full academic year of studies at the Law School. When awarding this scholarship, preference is given to a student who has indicated an intention to pursue additional courses in real property law, as broadly defined or interpreted.

Class of 1970 Scholarship

Endowed by members of the Class of 1970 upon the occasion of their 25th reunion, this scholarship is intended for an incoming student who has financial need and shows promise of academic success, with a preference given to residents of Connecticut.

Class of 1978 Scholarship

The Class of 1978 scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student with financial need. This scholarship was endowed as part of their 30th reunion celebration in 2008.

Class of 1980 Scholarship

Endowed by members of the Class of 1980 upon the occasion of their 25th reunion, this scholarship is intended for a deserving full-time or part-time entering student, taking into account scholarly achievement and potential with preference for a student who has demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable for the duration of a student’s time at the Law School.

Sarah N. Cohen and Elizabeth S. Bossler Scholarship

Established in 1985 by Janet B. and Stanley Cohen ’63 in honor of their mothers, Elizabeth S. Bossler and Sarah N. Cohen, this endowed scholarship is presented annually to a member of the incoming class who exhibits financial need, and has demonstrated past academic achievement, while also showing promise of academic and professional success.

David P. Condon ’91 Memorial Scholarship

The David P. Condon ’91 Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who shows promise of academic success, and with a preference for a student who is either from New London or New London county and/or a graduate of the University of Connecticut. The scholarship will follow the student through his or her time at the Law School.

Edward J. Daly, Jr. ’57 Scholarship

Established by Patricia S. Daly in memory of her late husband, Edward J. Daly, Jr. ’57, this endowed fund also has received the generous support of friends, colleagues and family members to achieve its purpose of providing a scholarship to an exceptional student.

William S. and Aida A. DeMayo Scholarship

Established by their sons, William S. DeMayo, Jr. and the Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo ’51, in memory of their parents, William and Aida DeMayo, this fund is intended to assist an academically promising first year student.

Winona Grace Dufford ’72 Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed by friends, classmates, and the family of Winona Grace Dufford ’72 who succumbed to cancer three years after graduating from the Law School. She was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Coast Guard as a commissioned legal officer. This scholarship is intended to support a deserving female first-year student and will follow her throughout her time at the Law School.

Ralph Gregory Elliot Memorial Scholarship

The Tyler Cooper & Alcorn Foundation, friends and colleagues established this scholarship upon the death of Ralph Gregory Elliot. Mr. Elliot was a partner in the now defunct firm of Tyler Cooper & Alcorn, LLP and an adjunct professor at the Law School. The scholarship is intended for students at the Law School with preference given to students with undergraduate or other degrees from Yale College.

Thomas K. Ellsworth ’56 Scholarship

Family members and friends endowed this scholarship in memory of Thomas K. Ellsworth who had a distinguished legal career, first with the Allstate Insurance Company, with the Office of the Attorney General of Connecticut, and then as a lawyer in Portland, Connecticut. The scholarship is intended for a student who demonstrates financial need, scholastic ability and, preferably, is a resident of Middlesex County.

Frances S. and Marshall S. Feingold ’48 Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed by Marshall Feingold ’48 on the occasion of his 50th Law School reunion and in appreciation for the value of the legal education he received as an evening division student. The purpose of the fund is to provide a scholarship for a student who matriculated into the Law School evening division and attended public high school in an urban area, preferably in Connecticut.

Daniel F. Flynn ’62 Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, endowed by friends and family of Daniel F. Flynn ’62, is awarded to a first-year student demonstrating the integrity, work ethic, intelligence, and devotion to family, community and country as exemplified by the life of Mr. Flynn and for whom faith is an important part of his or her life.

Fogarty, Cohen, Selby & Nemiroff, LLC Scholarship

Endowed by the law firm to provide tuition assistance to a deserving second-year student, the scholarship is intended for a student with demonstrated academic achievement who is a resident of Fairfield County.

J. Rene Frechette Scholarship

J. Rene Frechette was associated with the firm of Day, Berry & Howard before joining the CIGNA Corporation where he made substantial contributions to the employee benefits and health insurance litigation group, particularly in developing areas of federal law. In recognition of those contributions to the legal profession, his friends, colleagues and family members endowed the J. Rene Frechette Scholarship. The scholarship is intended for a student who, through a proper sense of humility and respect for the law, has demonstrated a strong sense of professional responsibility and who, through mastery of a course in Federal Courts or some similarly demanding subject, has demonstrated a scholar’s love of the law. Preference is given to veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

The Herbert and Sarah M. Gibor Charitable Foundation – Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky Scholarship

This scholarship was established in collaboration with the Stamford-based law firm of Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky and funded by The Gibor Foundation to provide aid to a student who demonstrates promise of academic success and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are working to pay for their own education.

Marilda Gándara Scholarship

Endowed to provide scholarship support for law school students who display outstanding academic merit and/or demonstrated financial need.

Gary R. Ginsberg ’58 Family Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed by Gary R. Ginsberg ’58 to provide a scholarship for an entering student who demonstrates financial need.  Preference will be shown for a student with a parent or grandparent who graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law.

Alvin H. Glick International Law Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed by Steven M. Glick ’84 to honor his father, Alvin H. Glick, who received his education at the University on the Corner of Lexington Avenue (which he always referred to as UCLA). Alvin H. Glick is still active today in his real estate business in New York City. The scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who has demonstrated interest in international law. 

Charles E. Gooley ’78 Memorial Scholarship

At the time of his death, Mr. Gooley was the president and chief executive officer of Yankee Energy Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Northeast Utilities. This scholarship was endowed by family, friends and colleagues for the purpose of supporting a deserving first-year student whose potential embodies the remarkable career of Mr. Gooley. The scholarship will follow the student throughout his or her time at the Law School.

William E. Gorbach Scholarship

Mr. Gorbach was a man who rose above a minimum education to become one of the leaders and innovators in the insurance field. He had a life-long interest in the law. Mr. Gorbach established the first endowed scholarship at the Law School. This scholarship is for a third-year student who exhibits motivation, academic achievement and financial need.

Jacob and Ethel Greenberg Scholarship

Endowed through a bequest of Mr. Greenberg, this scholarship is intended for a deserving student.

Tom and Eunice Groark Scholarship

The Honorable Eunice S. Groark ’65 and Thomas J. Groark, Jr. ’65, who met on their first day of law school, endowed this scholarship for the purpose of providing support to an outstanding student.

Michele Marilyn Hampton ’75 Scholarship

Michele Marilyn Hampton was a graduate of the University of Connecticut as well as of the Law School. Ms. Hampton had just passed the Connecticut Bar Exam and won her first case with Roberts & Stewart, P.C. in Stamford, Connecticut when she was killed in a car accident. Endowed by classmates, relatives and friends in her memory, this scholarship is intended for a law student who is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, has the potential for high academic achievement at the Law School and has demonstrated financial need.

Brenda F. Hauther ’82 Scholarship

Endowed by Brenda F. Hauther ’82, together with friends and colleagues, this scholarship provides support for a single parent with childcare costs.

Joan Hoberman and Harvey Hoberman ’60 Scholarship

Endowed by Harvey Hoberman ’60 in memory of his wife, Joan, this scholarship is intended for a student matriculating at the Law School who has substantial full-time non-academic experience.

George M. and Stella K. Hyman Scholarship

Endowed by the law firm of Hyman, Harding, Sbarge & Droney, P.C., friends, and family of George M. and Stella K. Hyman, this scholarship is intended for a student who has completed two years of law school, has exhibited academic excellence in real property and has demonstrated financial need.

Jackson Lewis, LLP Labor and Employment Law Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to defray the educational expenses of a second-or third-year student who has a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law. In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to a student who presents a record of leadership in diversity issues or particular promise of substantial and distinctive multicultural contributions to the Law School and the legal profession.

Isabel and John P. Jewett ’68 Scholarship

Mr. Jewett is a member of the class of 1968, and Mr. and Mrs. Jewett are the parents of Todd Jewett ’06. Mr. and Mrs. Jewett endowed this fund to provide a scholarship to an incoming student with a preference for a person that demonstrates financial need in each year the scholarship is received. The selected student shows extraordinary promise of making a unique and valuable contribution to the Law School and its mission.

Eugene M. Kagan ’56 Scholarship

Tamara Kagan Levine ’81 established this scholarship in honor of her father on the occasion of her 25th Law School reunion and her father’s 50th Law School reunion. The scholarship is intended for an incoming, deserving student.

The Honorable Robert L. Krechevsky ’48 Scholarship

Endowed by friends and family in memory of Judge Krechevsky, this scholarship is intended for a first-year student who has overcome significant economic, linguistic, cultural or educational obstacles.

Dean Peter A. Lane ’67 Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dean Peter A. Lane ’67. Dean Lane had been a member of the evening division while at Law School and a champion of evening division students while dean. The scholarship is intended for an evening student to help defray the expense of books.

Law Faculty Scholarship

Nell Jessup Newton, who served as dean of the Law School from 2000-2006, established this fund with the help of other faculty members. The scholarship is intended to provide assistance to a student at the Law School.

Law School Alumni Association Scholarship

This scholarship is an annual award to an incoming first-year student on the basis of academic achievement and potential for contribution to the legal profession. Preference is given to a student who demonstrates financial need.

Law Women’s Association Scholarship

In 1978, the Law Women’s Association endowed this scholarship. It is intended for a female student with child care responsibilities and financial need.

Eileen and Peter A. Litwin ’72 Scholarship

Mr. Litwin is a member of the class of 1972. The Litwin’s son, Nathan P. Litwin, is a member of the class of 2003. The endowed scholarship is intended for a first-year student in need of financial assistance who demonstrates an interest in public and social service.

Hugh C. Macgill Endowed Scholarship

Endowed by colleagues and friends upon the occasion of Dean Emeritus Hugh C. Macgill’s retirement as dean, this scholarship is intended for an incoming student who gives promise of academic success.

Thomas G. Merrill Scholarship

Thomas G. Merrill endowed the Thomas G. Merrill Scholarship Fund with The University of Connecticut Law School Foundation, Inc. to provide support to an incoming full-time law student.  Recipients of the award must display outstanding academic merit and/or demonstrated financial need.

Tyrone Moore Scholarship

The Honorable Sheridan L. Moore ’78, friends and colleagues endowed this scholarship to honor the memory of her brother, Tyrone. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving first-year student, and will follow that student into his or her second year at the Law School.

Joseph F. Noonan ’48 Memorial Scholarship

Established by friends and family of Joseph F. Noonan ’48, including his nephew, Joseph C. Zemetis ’80, this endowed fund was established to assist an academically promising student. The scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of Law School administrators based primarily on evidence of financial need, academic promise, character and a commitment to helping others, with a strong preference for a student who otherwise might not be financially capable of attending law school.

Ellen Ash Peters Prize Scholarship

Dean and Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Phillip I. Blumberg endowed the Ellen Ash Peters Prize Scholarship in honor of his wife, Chief Justice (ret.) of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Justice Peters is a graduate of Swarthmore College. The scholarship is intended for a member of the entering class of the Law School who graduated from Swarthmore College and whose academic record gives promise of high scholarly achievement. 

Irene and Morris Pomp Scholarship

The scholarship is provided by Professor Richard D. Pomp, in memory of his mother and father, to help defray the educational expenses of one of the best and brightest members of the first-year class at the Law School.

Anthony J. Smits International Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Anthony J. Smits LL.M. ’98, a member of the Law School Foundation Board of Trustees and adjunct faculty member. Mr. Smits’ success as a lawyer was celebrated by his colleagues at Bingham McCutchen LLP, and his prowess as a bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer recognized worldwide. With the generosity of many friends and family, this endowed fund provides one or more scholarships for international students in the U.S. Legal Studies LL.M. Program at the Law School.

Thomas J. Staley ’60 Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by friends, family and colleagues of Thomas J. Staley ’60 to honor his memory. The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a student interested in pursuing a career in labor law.

Student Bar Association 50th Anniversary Scholarship

An anonymous donor along with a former and current members of the Student Bar Association endowed this scholarship with The University of Connecticut Law School Foundation, Inc.  The scholarship is intended for a student who shows promise of academic success and with preference for a student who has shown leadership in government or community activities and who has shown extraordinary promise to make a lasting and valuable contribution to the student body community. 

United Technologies Legal Department Scholarship

This scholarship was established with the support of the attorneys in the United Technologies Legal Department together with generous matching gifts provided by United Technologies Corporation. This endowed fund provides a scholarship for a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and personal qualities that will contribute to a successful legal career. To the extent that they are otherwise eligible for the scholarship, preference is given to employees of UTC and their children.

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. Scholarship

Established by the Hartford-based law firm of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. this scholarship provides support for an incoming student who has financial need and shows promise of academic success.

I. Milton Widem ’55 Memorial Scholarship

Endowed by family, colleagues and friends in memory of I. Milton Widem ’55, this scholarship provides support to a first-year student with preference given to a student enrolled in the evening division.

Nicholas Wolfson Scholarship

A generous donor endowed the Nicholas Wolfson Fund with The University of Connecticut Law School Foundation, Inc. to provide support to an incoming full-time law student.  Recipients of the award must display outstanding academic merit and/or demonstrated financial need.

Rose Wolfson Scholarship

Professor Emeritus Nicholas Wolfson endowed this scholarship in honor of his mother, Rose Wolfson, who passed away on January 29, 2007. This fund supports a scholarship for a deserving student at the Law School.