TO SUBMIT A SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:
- Email externalscholarshipsnull@law.csuohio.nulledu the posting.
- If law students are not eligible, do not submit.
- Deadline to apply must be more than one month out.
- Only submit your scholarship once.
STEP 1 for CSU|LAW STUDENTS:
ACCESSLEX LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE
VISIT WEBSITE FOR UPDATES
STEP 2: Check listing below of outside scholarship announcements, organized by submission deadlines.
This list is updated frequently as information is received.
summer deadlines
june - august 2025
douglas e kuthy scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: june 1, 2025
About:
Prompt: “A 500 to 1,000-word essay, typed and single-spaced in 12-point font, on a topic related to the student’s intended practice of law.”
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The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship From Check City
Award: $2,000
Deadline: june 1, 2025
About:
Prompt: “How have you given back to your community and what did you learn in the process?” (500 words)
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personal injury legal group scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 1, 2025
About:
Prompt: “A 1-3 page typed essay on a topic of their choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue."
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Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship
Award: <$5,000
Deadline: june 2, 2025
About:
Prompt: Describe a challenge or trying time in your life through which you persevered, and how the experience helped shape your future. (500 word max)
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The Gold Law Firm “Challenge Yourself Scholarship”
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 4, 2025
About:
How has participation in activities such as scouts, acting, debate, and/or speech helped you get through difficult periods of your life, build leadership skills, or prepared you for success in the future?
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Swenson & Shelley Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 5, 2025
About:
Prompt: "A one to three (1-3) page typed essay on a topic of the student’s choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue"
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Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 11, 2025
About:
Prompt: Why do you want to pursue a career in the field of law? What goals do you hope to accomplish during your career? (500 word max)
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The Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 11, 2025
About:
Prompt: 800 word max
What challenges have you faced as an adopted child?
How have your relationships with your parents and other family members influenced your outlook on life?
How has your experience affected your plans and goals for your education and career
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Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 16, 2025
About:
Prompt: (500-1000 word) How has the experience of being a single parent or the child of a single parent influenced your educational and career goals? How do you plan to achieve those goals?
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Dreams Without Borders Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 16, 2025
About:
Prompt: What areas of immigration law do you feel could be improved? How would these improvements positively affect the lives of immigrants interested in coming to America?
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Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 18, 2025
About:
Prompt: What positive change are you working to bring to your community this year? (2 min video or 500 word essay)
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BuzzRx Bee Healthy Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Deadline: june 27, 2025
About:
Prompt: How have you impacted your community by improving the health and well-being of others? It could be a notable moment or ongoing action that has helped make progress towards positive change.
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Law Office of Philip R. Nathe Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: july 2, 2025
About:
Prompt: What challenges have you and your family faced as you have pursued a college education? How have you overcome these challenges? How do you hope to use your college degree to lead a more fulfilling life? (3-5 min video)
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The Bihm Firm, PLLC Conflict Conqueror Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: july 7, 2025
About:
Prompt: Describe a time in your life when you experienced conflict. Please elaborate on the steps you took to resolve the conflict and what you learned from the experience.
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The Fealy Law Firm Family First Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: july 7, 2025
About:
Prompt: Describe your current circumstances and why you decided to pursue a college degree. What are your career goals, and how do you believe your college education will benefit you and your child’s life?
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Salvado Law Dream Chaser Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: july 9, 2025
About:
Prompt (750 words) Discuss your background and how this scholarship will help you achieve your career goals.
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benjamin wey scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: july 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: Submit a formal essay (1,000 words maximum) addressing the following: “Discuss an innovative business idea you are passionate about and explain how you would bring it to life. Highlight the challenges you may face, and how your education and entrepreneurial mindset will help you overcome them.”
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David Sidoo Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
Award: $2,500
Deadline: july 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: Describe a business idea you have and how you plan to turn it into a successful venture. What challenges do you anticipate, and how do you plan to (800-1000 words)
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The Intersection of Technology and Personal Injury: The Legal Implications of Social Media in Cases – Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: july 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: Social media platforms have become a central part of how people communicate and share information, but they also present unique challenges and opportunities in the legal realm, particularly in personal injury law. We invite students to explore how social media plays a role in evidence gathering, shaping public perception, and influencing the outcomes of personal injury cases. Additionally, participants should address the ethical and legal challenges posed by social media in modern legal practices. (750 word minimum)
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Genco Injury Attorneys Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: july 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: One to three (1-3) page typed essay on the topic of students choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue
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The Law Offices of Jon Friedman scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: july 25, 2025
About:
This scholarship application requires that students write an essay on a topic of their choice, related to an area of law that interests them. Essays should be between one and three pages in length.
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PHILADELPHIA INJURY LAWYERS P.C. $500 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
Award: $500
Deadline: july 31, 2025
About:
Prompt: Unforeseen long-term effects that could arise from injuries form a central part of negotiations between insurance companies and car accident attorneys. To what extent should these potential effects be a factor when determining the final settlement amount for a victim of a car accident? In addition, should previously closed settlements be allowed to reopen if these unforeseen long-term effects become severe enough?
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PITTSBURGH INJURY LAWYERS P.C. $500 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
Award: $500
Deadline: july 31, 2025
About:
Prompt: In recent years, there has been a surge in advertising for personal injury law firms. Discuss the potential impact this may have on both clients and attorneys. Do you believe this uptick in advertising is beneficial or detrimental? Explain.
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Alford Law PLLC Students in Need Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: august 4, 2025
About:
Prompt: Imagine you have graduated college and have begun your career in the legal field. How will you use your skills to help others who are in need?
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Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 11, 2025
About:
Prompt: What challenges and difficulties have affected you as an out-of-state student? Have you struggled with leaving your family and settling into an unfamiliar environment? How do you plan to overcome these challenges and achieve success in your academic efforts?
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The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 11, 2025
About:
Prompt: Being a loved one’s caregiver is an incredible act of service, and it is often a thankless job. If you have a parent who has provided care for a loved one, or if you have been a caregiver yourself, how has this experience affected your priorities or long-term goals? How will this new perspective prepare you for the future?
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james kennedy law legal ethics scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 13, 2025
About:
Prompt: Provide a real-world example of barratry, citing a source such as a news article. Explain why the behavior described in this example is unethical. Discuss what can be done to prevent these types of practices and maintain high ethical standards in the legal field.
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the law office of j. kevin clark, pc empowering families scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 13, 2025
About:
Prompt: How will you use your legal education to positively impact families facing divorce or other family law challenges?
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the gold law firm scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: A typed essay (1-3 pages) on a topic of your choice related to your intended area of law.
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Julius Mwale Scholarship for Tech Entrepreneurs
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: How can emerging technologies be utilized to solve critical issues and drive sustainable growth in developing countries? (1000 words)
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Tina Wellman Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: What’s the Next Big Idea? Describe an innovative business concept that could solve a real-world problem and explain how you would bring this idea to life as an entrepreneur. (1000 words)
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Cook Law, LLC Scholarship Essay Contest: “The Rise of Digital Fraud”
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 15, 2025
About:
Prompt:
- Analyze the evolution of digital fraud and online identity theft.
- Examine the legal protections in place to defend against identity theft, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
- Discuss the technological advancements in cybersecurity that are helping to prevent digital fraud.
- Provide suggestions for potential improvements in legal and technological approaches to protect consumers in the future.
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Elmore Law Office Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: A typed essay (1-3 pages) on a topic of your choice related to your intended area of law.
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Kyzar Air Conditioning Scholarship: The Importance of Energy Efficiency in Homes
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: The Importance of Energy Efficiency in Homes: Discuss how energy-efficient HVAC systems can reduce costs and environmental impact. (750 words)
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Road Safety Strategies Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 15, 2025
About:
We invite you to share your perspectives on the topic: “Lessons from Other Countries.” Compare road safety strategies from other countries with high safety records and suggest how they could be implemented locally.
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fall deadlines
september - november 2025
Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 3, 2025
About:
What would you consider to be your lifelong hobby? How have you maintained this hobby throughout your life, and how do you plan to continue to make time for it while also pursuing a higher education, working, and/or focusing on other priorities? How has this hobby helped you to excel in other areas of your life?
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The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 3, 2025
About:
What are the most important civil rights issues that affect millennial workers? Do millennials need to be better informed about how they can protect their rights in the workplace? How can workers make sure they understand their rights and the ways they can protect themselves?
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Workplace Rights Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 8, 2025
About:
How do you plan to use your education to promote workers’ rights and/or civil rights in employment spaces?
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Rising Stars Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 10, 2025
About:
Prompt: What steps did you take to increase your grade point average? Describe the challenges you faced and the efforts you made to improve your academic performance. What lessons did you learn during this time, and how do you expect to use the skills you have gained in your future career?
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Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C.Striving Solo Parent Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 10, 2025
About:
Prompt: As a single parent, what do you expect to be the biggest benefits of pursuing a higher education at this time in your life? Before beginning your academic journey, what risks did you consider, and what do you think will be your most daunting challenges? How do you plan to address and overcome those factors?
OR
How has your experience as a single parent inspired you to pursue a higher education? What do you hope to teach your child(ren) as you go through this experience? How will obtaining further education benefit you and your family?
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Omni Law P.C. Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2025
About:
A typed essay of one to three pages on a topic of the student’s choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue.
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Kasturi Law, LLC Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: One to three (1-3) page typed essay on the topic of students' choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue
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Fernandez Law Group Annual Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: One to three (1-3) page typed essay on a topic of their choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue.
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Stephen Millan Grant Fund for Entrepreneurs
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: “What inspired your entrepreneurial journey, and how do you plan to use your education and skills to create a successful business venture that positively impacts society?”
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waddoups law personal injury attorneys scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: “One to three (1-3) page typed essay on the topic of students’ choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue.”
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McGuire Law Firm Annual Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: One to three (1-3) page typed essay on the topic of students choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue
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Pullan and Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2025
About:
Describe the challenges you have faced as a student with a loved one who has been incarcerated and how you have worked or continue to work to overcome these issues. Furthermore, explain why this scholarship is important to you and how it will make a difference in your life.
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The Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: september 17, 2025
About:
Tell us about yourself. Please describe how you have demonstrated these three characteristics throughout your academic or personal life: Leadership, Determination, Passion.
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The Bettersworth Law Firm Justice for All Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 22, 2025
About:
Prompt: Why do you want to enter this profession? Please make sure to include how your life has been impacted by a member of the legal community.
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The Monument Legal Pillars of Justice Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: october 1, 2025
About:
Prompt: Submit a compelling essay regarding your passion in social justice.
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Kadzai Law Group, LLC First Generation College Student Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: october 1, 2025
About:
Prompt: As a first-generation college student, what challenges do you anticipate throughout your pursuit of higher education? How do you think the experience may benefit you?
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The Law Office of Donald L. Bell Uplifting Communities Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: october 1, 2025
About:
Describe a moment when you made a positive impact in your community. What motivated you, and what did you learn from the experience?
OR
Highlight a community leader or organization that has inspired you. What lessons can you draw from their work to impact your own community?
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The Joseph Rallo Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
Award: $10,000
Deadline: october 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: Essay between 1,000 and 1,500 words “What is your vision for the future of entrepreneurship, and how do you plan to turn your ideas into a successful business that creates a positive impact on society?”
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Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O. Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: october 15, 2025
About:
Prompt: One to three (1-3) page typed essay on the topic of students choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue
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winter deadlines
december 2025 - february 2026
Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship Contest
Award: $1,000
Deadline: december 1, 2025
About:
Prompt: Write a 500-word essay about what employment discrimination law is and how job discrimination rates can be reduced and mitigated.
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TastyPlacement Academic Scholarship Program
Award: $1,000
Deadline: december 1, 2025
About:
Prompt: Write a haiku! DON’T OVERTHINK IT, we are not looking for anything formal, we just want to know who you are. Creativity and wit are king here. Your haiku must be on any marketing topic you like.
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“Students of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow” Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: december 30, 2025
About:
Prompt: (500 words)
How has your injury or accident affected your education?
How has overcoming your injury or accident prepared you to meet the challenges of higher learning?
How will college attendance demonstrate your determination to rebuild your life, following your injury?
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RMD Law Scholarship Opportunity
Award: $2,500
Deadline: december 30, 2025
About:
Prompt: Tell us about a moment when you narrowly avoided disaster—whether it was a hilarious mishap, an embarrasing accident, or a close call with serious consequences. What did you learn (if anything!) from the experience? Who was at fault and why. What the appropriate restitution (if any) would be in that situation?
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Advocate for Justice Award Offering $5,000 Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Deadline: december 31, 2025
About:
Prompt: What does justice mean to you? And how will you work to create a more just world? (750-1000 word)