The Thomas More Program

A Public Interest Law Scholarship

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PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY

Gonzaga Law School's Thomas More Scholarship Program provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals to realize their commitment to serving the public interest through law.

Each year, our scholarship committee selects a small number of entering first-year students to be Thomas More Scholars. These Scholars are awarded full tuition so that they may pursue careers in public service unencumbered by substantial law school debt.

The scholarships are awarded for one academic year and may be renewed for successive years based on satisfactory academic performance and full participation in all the activities of the Program.

The Thomas More Program reflects Gonzaga’s commitment to educating the whole person, serving the public good, and pursuing justice. We invite you to learn more about our program and our Scholars by exploring the links provided.

Thomas More In the News

2L Thomas More scholar Catherine Kardong (left), was awarded the Washington Judges Foundation Lawless Memorial Scholarship, with the Hon. Maryann Moreno (center) presenting. Dean Jane Korn was on hand to congratulate Catherine.

Michele Fukawa, a 2L Thomas More student, was appointed to serve as the law student represent
ative to the Washington State Bar Association’s Civil Legal Needs Work Group for the 2011-12 school year.

Lindsey Paxton, a 3L Thomas More student, is participating in the Laurel Rubin Externship Advocacy Project (REAP) during fall 2011. REAP is a unique public interest externship opportunity to work full-time in the Yakima valley assisting farm workers with civil legal needs. Lindsey was selected to participate in the program because of her past advocacy work with Latino and immigrant populations, her commitment to using law to impact public policy and social change for marginalized groups, and her Spanish language skills.

3L Thomas More Scholar Cherlyn Walden received the Stokes Lawrence Diversity Scholarship in 2010.

Emily Yates, a 2011 Thomas More graduate, received a National Association of Women Judges Equal Access to Justice Scholarship in October 2010. The scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated sustained commitment to diversity and equality in the system of justice.