Yale Law’s Horizon Scholarship breaks barriers for 96 disadvantaged students in 2024
Yale Law School's Horizon Scholarship Program has seen a significant expansion, supporting 96 students this year, the highest number since its inception in 2022. This need-based full-tuition scholarship aims to make legal education more accessible to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The program, named after the late Robert Hurst, provides full-tuition support to students with family incomes up to twice the federal poverty guidelines and assets below $150,000. This year's scholars comprise over 15 percent of the J.D. student body at Yale Law School.
Among the beneficiaries is Yakeleen Almazan '25 LAW '28, who expressed gratitude for the program's expansion, seeing it as a testament to the school's commitment to supporting underprivileged students. Justin Lutz LAW '26 also shared that the scholarship has allowed him to attend law school without burdening his family with everyday expenses.
Cris Guevara-Plunkett LAW '26, who experienced homelessness in San Francisco before attending UC Berkeley and Yale Law School, found a sense of community in the First Generation Professionals group and the Horizon Scholarship Program. Guevara-Plunkett previously felt alienated due to the privilege and wealth prevalent at Yale Law School. Christian Aviles LAW '26 also praised the program for opening doors and fostering a community for students from low-income backgrounds.
The Horizon Scholarship Program's expansion at Yale Law School is a significant step towards making legal education more accessible and inclusive. With 96 scholars this year, the program continues to support students like Yakeleen Almazan and Justin Lutz, ensuring that their financial backgrounds do not hinder their pursuit of a legal education.
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