Paul A. Weingarden Law School Scholarship Fund

Word on the street is that law school is expensive. We can help — the Paul A. Weingarden Law School Scholarship Fund makes law school a bit more affordable for Jewish law students.

Scholarship details at a glance:
  • Needs based
  • Limited scholarships of at least $5,000 are available.
  • To be used for law school tuition and books.
  • Applicants may attend any law school in the U.S. but must either (a) be from Minnesota; or (b) live in Minnesota at the time the scholarship is awarded
  • Past scholarship recipients will be eligible to apply for additional scholarships in subsequent year.
  • Deadline is May 31

Click Here to Apply

About Paul Weingarden

Paul Weingarden was raised by a mother who valued education and instilled a strong work ethic in him, so at the age of 12 he began working — as a newspaper delivery boy, ballpark vendor, and parking attendant — and became the first in his family to graduate from college.

With no financial support from his family, Paul worked full-time throughout his undergraduate years, and later, his time in law school. Despite his demanding schedule at the University of Minnesota, he volunteered for civil rights in Mississippi, served as a VISTA volunteer in East Los Angeles, volunteered for legal aid in North Minneapolis, and interned at the US Attorney’s office in Minnesota.

After graduating from law school and working as a prosecutor for two years, Paul founded a real estate law firm that still bears his name after 42 years. Beyond achieving personal success, Paul has always aspired to leave a lasting impact on others pursuing their dreams. This motivation led him to establish a scholarship program. He hopes that in the years to come, future generations will benefit from his assistance, enabling them to achieve their aspirations with less financial burden, and perhaps remember the benefactor who helped them along the way.