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: Check the AccessLex Law School Scholarship Database for updates.
STEP 2: Check listing below of outside scholarship announcements, organized by submission deadlines.
This list is updated frequently as information is received.
SPRING DEADLINES
MARCH - MAY 2026
Roberts PC, Legal Legacy Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 18, 2026
About:
Prompt: As a law or pre-law student, what do you want to accomplish with your degree? How will you contribute to making our society better?
Kadzai Law Group First Generation College Student Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: March 30, 2026
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?
The Law Office of Donald L. Bell Uplifting Communities Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: March 30, 2026
About:
Prompt: Applicants are asked to respond to one of the following prompts in the form of a two-minute video essay: 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?
The Hoffman Firm Conquering Cancer Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2026
About:
Prompt: How would you characterize the way society talks about cancer survivors and cancer as a whole? Do you agree or disagree with how these stories are conveyed to the general public?
Wounded First Responders Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 6, 2026
About:
Prompt: Describe how your experience as a first responder – or the child of a first responder – has changed you. How does your pursuit of higher education relate back to your experience?
The John T. Fields & Associates Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: April 6, 2026
About:
Prompt: How has domestic violence affected people in the United States today? How serious is this issue? What solutions can be put in place to address these concerns and reduce the number of people who are affected by domestic abuse?
Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 13, 2026
About:
Prompt: Discuss how you and your family were affected by a specific natural disaster in your area. Using video or pictures, elaborate on how the natural disaster impacted your life as a whole, what effects you still see today, and how this scholarship would help you.
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Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: April 24, 2026
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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The Peacemaker Team Annual Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: may 1, 2026
About:
A 500–1,000-word essay, single-spaced in 12-point font, discussing a topic related to your intended legal practice.
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Parents With Passion Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 4, 2026
About:
Prompt: Why did you decide to go to college as a single parent? How does attending and pursuing your college degree affect your children? How would obtaining a college degree affect your family?
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Ramsay Law Firm, PA Legal Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 5, 2026
About:
Prompt: One-to-two page essay describing the student’s reason for pursuing college, their current career plans, and the impact that their parent’s injury had on their life.
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Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 6, 2026
About:
Prompt: Why do you believe youth services and mentorship programs are vital to the community? Please provide examples from your own experience or observations. OR, How does starting fresh benefit you, and what may be some of the drawbacks?
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OVC, INC. Lawyers Give Back Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 11, 2026
About:
Prompt: Considering the challenges and demands of practicing law, how will you sustain a commitment to pro bono work throughout your career? Discuss how you envision balancing your professional responsibilities and your dedication to serving those who may not have access to legal representation.
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The MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: may 13, 2026
About:
Prompt: Please share a personal story or experience that highlights your resilience and determination in the face of family challenges. How has growing up in a divorced or unmarried-parent household shaped your character and aspirations for the future?
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Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C. Criminal Justice Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 18, 2026
About:
Prompt: Students are also asked to submit an essay of approximately 500 words on how they hope to improve the criminal justice system in any one of the following three areas: Increase rehabilitative services for those under criminal justice supervision; Increase access to legal representation for those who cannot afford it; Improve public education about the criminal justice system.
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Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 18, 2026
About:
Prompt: Describe what you hope to achieve throughout your legal career. What strengths do you possess that will help you to reach this goal?
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Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 20, 2026
About:
Prompt: What have you learned about the importance of moving forward? How will your personal experience help you to assist others in improving themselves and bettering their lives? In your essay, please include which convictions you are moving forward from.
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The Meza Law Firm, PLLC, Bridging the Divide Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 20, 2026
About:
Prompt: How do you hope to utilize your bilingual skillset to benefit your future career? Elaborate on how your language background inspired you to pursue a major or minor in legal studies. In the final 20 to 30 seconds of your video, please demonstrate your other language.
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Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 27, 2026
About:
Prompt: Discuss a personal injury or medical issue that you suffered and how you overcame the challenges of this experience. How has this experience prepared you for the challenges of higher education and your future career?
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Ramsell & kunowski LLC, Power of Change Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 27, 2026
About:
Prompt:What motivates you to study criminal justice or political science? What change do you hope to make to your community in your career?
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The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 27, 2026
About:
Prompt: How has your experience as a Veteran or the child of a Veteran influenced your academic and career goals? How do you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community?
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summer DEADLINES
june - august 2026
Bloc One Services, LLC, Triumphant Student Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 1, 2026
About:
Prompt: Tell us about a past failure in your life. What has that failure taught you, and how will it help you succeed in the future?
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The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 1, 2026
About:
Prompt: Choose a recent development or reform in family law. Analyze its potential impact on families and legal practitioners, and explain whether you believe it represents progress.
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Barbieri Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 1, 2026
About:
Prompt: Share your story of courage. Tell us about a time you stood up for yourself or someone else, fought for what was right, or turned a challenge into a catalyst for change.
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Asher Hoffman Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 1, 2026
About:
Prompt: A 500–1,000 word essay, typed, single-spaced, 12-point font, on a topic related to the applicant’s intended area of legal practice
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Henley & Henley Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 3, 2026
About:
Prompt: Tell us about a specific memory of your time doing volunteer work. What tangible difference did you make in someone else’s life?
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Swenson & Shelley Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 5, 2026
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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Dewey, Ramsay & Hunt, PA Legal Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 6, 2026
About:
Prompt: One-to-two page essay describing the student’s reason for pursuing college, their current career plans, and what interests them in the law.
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The Gold Law Firm Challenge Yourself Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 10, 2026
About:
Prompt: 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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The Homeland Heroes Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 10, 2026
About:
Prompt: What role should the military play in shaping our country’s future? How should our military interact with the wider world?
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Schaefer Halleen’s Social Equity Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: june 30, 2026
About:
Please submit up to a 1,000 word statement, that includes your experience with progressive social justice activities and your long-term goals and concerns, including how your area of study is expected to benefit the movements for social change.
Nix Patterson Collegiate Scholarship Award
Award: $5,000
Deadline: june 31, 2026
About:
Submit a 500–700 word essay and/or a 1–2 minute video introducing yourself, your educational and career goals, the challenges you’ve overcome, and your commitment to community service.
Law Offices of Jon Friedman Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: july 25, 2026
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.
PITTSBURGH INJURY LAWYERS P.C. Scholarship Essay Contest
Award: $500
Deadline: july 31, 2026
About:
Prompt: The statute of limitations for personal injury cases exists to protect defendants from potentially frivolous lawsuits more than 2 years after the date of accident. In your opinion, what role should the statute of limitations serve? For example, should it be removed for cases involving bodily harm, or is its existence necessary to protect defendants and encourage timely action by plaintiffs?
PHILADELPHIA INJURY LAWYERS P.C. Scholarship Essay Contest
Award: $500
Deadline: july 31, 2026
About:
Prompt: Different states have different laws regarding the maximum amount that can be awarded from tort claims. To what extent, if any, should settlement awards be capped in personal injury cases? Is there a compromise that can be reached between punitive damages and the defendant’s economic wellbeing, or should an injury’s severity be the only factor when determining a settlement award?
The Law Office of Ahmad R. Crews, LLC Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2026
About:
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.
Barkhordarian Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2026
About:
A 500–1,000-word essay, typed and single-spaced in 12-point font, discussing a topic relevant to their intended legal practice.
James Kennedy Law Legal Ethics Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 12, 2026
About:
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.
The Gold Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 15, 2026
About:
Prompt: A typed essay (1-3 pages) on a topic of your choice related to your intended area of law.
Elmore Law Office Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 15, 2026
About:
Prompt: A typed essay (1-3 pages) on a topic of your choice related to your intended area of law.
Genco Injury Attorneys Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 15, 2026
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
Danny Russell Law Firm, LLC Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: August 31, 2026
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.
fall deadlines
september - november 2026
McGuire Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2026
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
Waddoups Law Personal Injury Attorneys Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2026
About:
Prompt: A 1-3 page typed essay on a topic of their choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue.
Florin|Roebig 2026 Scholarship Essay Contest
Award: $1,500
Deadline: November 1, 2026
About:
Using your first-hand experience as a student during a midterm election year, reflect on how midterm elections and equal voting rights affect you, your campus and your community. In your essay, discuss the topic, “Equal Voting Rights During Midterm Elections.”