The Coelho Law Fellowship Program

Sponsoring Organization:

The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation

Our mission is to bring together and foster the development of leaders from our disability community. In particular, we believe in creating a strong pipeline of law students with disabilities who will go on to serve as attorneys, judges, public policy professionals, and public servants. Our ultimate goal is to increase representation the legal profession.

Application Deadline:
April 30

Some application deadlines have not yet been announced. In those cases, the dates posted are based on the scholarship provider’s most recent information. Please confirm each deadline via the provider’s website.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students who identify as a person with a disability/disabled are encouraged to apply.

Currently enrolled in a community college, college, or university, or be a recent graduate

Award Description:

For 2025-2026, we are officially offering two fellowships based on the needs of our fellows:

  • Yearlong Coelho Law Fellowship
  • Summer Coelho Law Fellowship