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.
summer DEADLINES
june - august 2026
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.
Meyer & bowden scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 3, 2026
About:
- Write about your background and why you believe you deserve the Meyer & Bowden Scholarship.
The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. Community Impact Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: August 5, 2026
About:
- Describe the community service activities you have participated in and explain how your efforts have made a meaningful difference in the lives of others or within your community.
the defenders of justice scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 5, 2026
About:
- Describe your internship and the duties you performed. What did you learn during that time, and how has it changed your perception of criminal justice?
Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 10, 2026
About:
- 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?
Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 10, 2026
About:
- 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?
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 Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, PC Empowering Families Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 12, 2026
About:
- How will you use your legal education to positively impact families facing divorce or other family law challenges?
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
Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett Young Legal Professionals Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 17, 2026
About:
- Prompt: What responsibility do lawyers have to their clients? Your response should demonstrate a passion for the law and what you have learned in your studies and experiences. This response should be uploaded as a .docx or .pdf file.
Sanctions Reform & Human Rights Scholarship
Award: $1,411.05
Deadline: August 20, 2026
About:
- Prompt: How have economic sanctions affected you, your family, or your community—directly or indirectly? How could economic sanctions, if designed and implemented differently, be used to advance justice, accountability, reform, or the protection of vulnerable populations relevant to your community or area of interest?
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 31, 2026
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?
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
freedman law, llc, Workplace Rights Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 2, 2026
About:
- How do you plan to use your education to promote workers’ rights and/or civil rights in employment spaces?
Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney Rising Stars Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 7, 2026
About:
- 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?
Legacy of Education Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 7, 2026
About:
- Describe how your parent’s career as an educator impacted your academic pursuits. What have you learned from your parent to further your own education?
Robinson Law, PLLC, Attorney Ambitions Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 14, 2026
About:
- Why did you choose your chosen major and what do you hope to accomplish with it? Do you think our current legal system is imperfect?
Why or why not? What do you want to learn before you finish your undergraduate or graduate program?
The Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 14, 2026
About:
- Tell us about yourself. Please describe how you have demonstrated these three characteristics throughout your academic or personal life: Leadership, Determination, Passion.
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.
the bettersworth law firm justice for all scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 16, 2026
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.
roberts pc Legal Legacy Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 16, 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?
The Law Office of Donald L. Bell Uplifting Communities Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: september 28, 2026
About:
- Prompt: Describe a moment when you made a positive impact in your community. What motivated you, and what did you learn from the experience? Highlight a community leader or organization that has inspired you. What lessons can you draw from their work to impact your own community?
Kadzai Law Group, LLC First Generation College Student Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: september 28, 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?
Conquering Cancer Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 30, 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?
IDA Global Mobility
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 31, 2026
About:
- All essays must be original and primarily human-written. Submissions may be reviewed using plagiarism and AI-detection methods. AI-generated or misrepresented work will be disqualified. How do changes in global fuel trends and the rise of electric vehicles impact the economics of international travel, and what role does responsible driving play in promoting a more sustainable and equitable future?
John T. Fields & Associates, LLC Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: October 5, 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?
Wounded First Responders Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: October 5, 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?
parents with passion scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: October 28, 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?
good lawyers / good people scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2026
About:
- Prompt: Please submit a written statement (800-1,000 words) or a video presentation (3-5 minutes) describing the value of using the law to improve people’s lives. You can describe a past experience that motivates you, someone who inspires you, or a vision of what you would like to accomplish.
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.”
Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 2, 2026
About:
- Why do you believe youth services and mentorship programs are vital to the community? Please provide examples from your own experience or observations. How does starting fresh benefit you, and what may be some of the drawbacks?
The Whitlock Law Hope and Opportunity Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: November 2, 2026
About:
- Reflect on a specific challenge you faced while in foster care and how it contributed to your personal growth.
ovc lawyers give back scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 4, 2026
About:
- 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.
mkfm Resilient Student Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: November 9, 2026
About:
- 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?
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 11, 2026
About:
- Describe what you hope to achieve throughout your legal career. What strengths do you possess that will help you to reach this goal?
The Baker Law Firm Pillars of Justice Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 16, 2026
About:
- Prompt: The role of a judge is often seen as the cornerstone of the judicial system, requiring impartiality, wisdom, and adherence to the rule of law. In your essay, explore the importance of judges in maintaining justice in society. What qualities—such as integrity, patience, or legal acumen—are most essential for a judge, and how do these characteristics impact the fairness of criminal cases?
The Meza Law Firm, PLLC, Bridging the Divide Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 18, 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.
schwartz injury law perseverance scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 23, 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?
The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 23, 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?
The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 30, 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.
WINTER DEADLINES
DECEMBER 2026 - FEBRUARY 2027
The Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 7, 2026
About:
- Tell us about a specific memory of your time doing volunteer work. What tangible difference did you make in someone else’s life?
attorney marketing network technology scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 15, 2026
About:
- Please write a 500 -1000 word essay on how you’ve personally used your knowledge in computer science, mathematics, science, or engineering to help you overcome a personal challenge, either on or off-campus.
rmd law 2026 scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: December 30, 2026
About:
- Imagine you have the power to fix one common problem in your community, school, or the world. What would it be, and how would you solve it?
Duncan Family Law Future Attorneys Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: February 15, 2027
About:
- Please submit an essay discussing your interest in the legal field and how you plan to use a legal education to positively impact individuals, families, or your community.