Announcements
Need Housing Between Leases? Apply Now!
The Graduate Hotel is providing temporary hotel rooms for University of Iowa students who live off campus but may be without housing between the end of their 2025-2026 lease and the start of their 2026-2027 lease. The Lease Gap program will run from July 28-Aug. 2, 2026. Parking in the Graduate Ramp is free with validation.
Rooms are $35 a night (USG subsidizes $55 for each night of your stay, for each room from the reduced cost of $90 per night). If you cancel your stay 2 weeks before the check-in date, you will be charged one night's full rate of $90. The application is linked here: Lease Gap Application!
A link to the off-campus housing guide and other resources can be found here.
If you have additional questions, please contact Eden Coy at USG-CityLiaison@uiowa.edu
Virginia Law Review Essay Competition - Lived Experience and the Law
This upcoming year, the Virginia Law Review is hosting a nationwide essay competition for JD students centered on “Lived Experience and the Law.” Through focusing on the concrete influence the law has on individuals, communities, and identities, they hope to highlight previously overlooked experiences through student scholarship.
The winning student will receive a $2,000 cash prize and a $5,000 grant toward an organization or project that intersects with their article topic. Their article will also be published in Virginia Law Review Online.
If you have any questions, please email Melissa Norman at melissa-norman@uiowa.edu. Additional information can be on Virginia Law Review's website.
Deadline for submissions is January 7, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a recruitment program that connects federal employers with college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs. To apply, you will need a Schedule A Letter from your physician. If you'd like a sample letter, email tami-diebel@uiowa.edu. Summer is a great time to obtain this letter.
Applications for the program open in mid-August. Check out the website to learn more. If you have questions about this program, please reach out to Tami Diebel.
Bridging the Dream Scholarship
The Sallie Mae Fund is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students, administered by Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). This year, 20 scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to help students complete their advanced degrees - including high-demand fields such as medical, dental, law, nursing, health professions, and education.
Eligibility:
- Graduate students enrolled at least half-time in an accredited program
- Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrates financial need and strong character
Additional information can be found on the application.
Deadline: July 17, 2026.
Free financial wellness tools
- We’ve partnered with the nonprofit AccessLex Institute® to offer free financial wellness tools through Ask EDNA! – the Education Network at AccessLex.
- Financial wellness affects every part of your life. As part of our commitment to your financial success, we’ve teamed up with AccessLex to provide MAX by AccessLex®. MAX by AccessLex®, is a personal finance program designed specifically for law students and used by over 95% of ABA-accredited law schools.
- MAX by AccessLex® includes: Online lessons, live and virtual events, one-on-one counseling with Accredited Financial Counselors®, and scholarship drawings for participating students. Create your free account at AskEDNA.AccessLex.org.
- Looking for more scholarships? Explore the AccessLex Scholarship Databank with over 800 vetted opportunities and writing competitions.
Questions?
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