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External Scholarships

TO SUBMIT A SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:

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.


spring Deadlines

march - may 2025


2025 FLSA Recent Developments Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: march 31, 2025

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2025 Empowering Voices Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: march 31, 2025

About:

  • Applicants are invited to submit an essay highlighting their advocacy efforts and the impact they may have had, whether that be on a personal or community level. We want to hear not just about the outcomes of your advocacy work, but also the journey it took to get there, including any challenges you faced along the way. How has your voice made a difference, and what lessons have you learned along the way?

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Overuse of Imprisonment Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: march 31, 2025

About:

  • The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: How can the United States create a fairer justice system and address the pervasive issue of over-incarceration?

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Kadzai Law Group, LLC First Generation College Student Scholarship

Award: $2,500

Deadline: april 2, 2025

About:

  • 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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Uplifting Communities Scholarship

Award: $1,500

Deadline: april 2, 2025

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?

  • 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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Biederman & Burleson Champions of Justice Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: april 7, 2025

About:

  • Prompt: What do you hope to achieve professionally in the field of law, and how will this scholarship help you reach your goals? (250-500 words)

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Champions of Justice Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: april 7, 2025

About:

  • Prompt: What do you hope to achieve professionally in the field of law, and how will this scholarship help you reach your goals? (250-500 words)

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Cover Letter Mastery Scholarship

Award: $750

Deadline: april 15, 2025

About:

  • Prompt: Send us a high quality cover letter for a real job listing. Ideally, this job listing should represent your dream job and will serve as the inspiration for your cover letter.

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Hoffer & Sheremet Empowering Education Scholarship 

Award: $500

Deadline: april 15, 2025

About:

  • Please choose ONE of the three listed topics to write about in an essay:

    • What are the pros and cons of our civil justice system, and what is one thing that could be improved within that system?

    • Why is it important to have great writing skills?

    • What is the strongest thing you have ever had to do / what is an adversity you have had to overcome?

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The Break Out Bail Bonds Bridge to Success Scholarship

Award: $1000

Deadline: april 16, 2025

About:

(Candidates must be immigrants or refugees, having experienced the journey of starting anew in the United States)

- Prompt: Describe a significant challenge you faced upon moving to the United States and how you overcame it. How did this experience shape your future goals? (500 words or 2 minute video)

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Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship 

Award: $1,000

Deadline: april 23, 2025

About:

  • Requirement: They and/or their immediate family were affected by a natural disaster within the United States in the last 10 years. Eligible natural disasters include hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.

  • 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. (3-5 minute video)

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First-Gen Achievers Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: april 30, 2025

About:

  • This scholarship is dedicated to students who are the pioneers in their families to pursue a college education. The path to college can be especially challenging for those without the guidance of college-educated parents or siblings, and for those who face financial limitations. Please explain the significance of attending college in your life and what it means to you.

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2025 Houston Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: april 30, 2025

About:

  • The candidate must submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: With so many different cultures and languages in the community, we are asking students to talk about traditions that are important to their families and ways society can be more inclusive to everyone.

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The Whitlock Law Hope and Opportunity Scholarship 

Award: $1,500

Deadline: may 5, 2025

About:

  • Prompt: Reflect on a specific challenge you faced while in foster care and how it contributed to your personal growth. (500 words)

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Brandon Wong & Associates Difference Makers Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 7, 2025

About:

  • Prompt: What is the best memory you have made while making a difference within your community? What positive changes do you hope to make in your community in the near future? Why do you think this type of service is important? (1000 words or less OR 5 minutes or less video)

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The OVC, INC. Lawyers Give Back Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 7, 2025

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. (2–3 minutes: video)

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Kanoski Bresney Stand up to Distracted Driving Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 12, 2025

About:

  • Prompt: How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers? (1000 word essay)

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The MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship

Award: $1,500

Deadline: may 12, 2025

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. (500 words or 2-minute video)

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Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 14, 2025

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? (500 words)

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Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C. Criminal Justice Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 14, 2025

About:

  • Prompt: 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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The Baker Law Firm PILLARS OF JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 19, 2025

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? (1000 words)

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Moving Forward Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 19, 2025

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 (500-800-word essay)

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Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 21, 2025

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? (500-1000 words)

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The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 21, 2025

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?
  • Requirement: You are a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service member

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Right Mindset Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 30, 2025

About:

  • The candidate must submit a 750 -1,000 word essay response to the prompt: How do you cultivate a positive environment and nurture the right mindset to approach each day with clarity and well-being?

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The Barnes Firm Scholarships

Award: $5,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • In 500 words or less, describe your career goals, and why you chose to pursue a career in law. 

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2025 Working Conditions Reform Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Discuss the current state of working conditions for middle- and lower-income workers in the United States. How can these conditions be improved to enhance job quality, fairness, and overall well-being? Address specific areas such as wage levels, workplace safety, job security, benefits, and work-life balance. Provide recommendations for policies, practices, or reforms that could lead to meaningful improvements in the working environment for these essential segments of the workforce.

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2025 Smart Saving Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Share where or how you learned the importance of saving and budgeting and how you implemented these practices into your daily life. Why do you think these practices are essential, and how could they be more accessible?

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2025 Amy G Law Firm Access to Education Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • Write an original essay of roughly 750 words (Times New Roman, 12-point font, PDF format preferred) discussing the role of higher education in society and describing the applicant’s ideas for expanding access to a broader range of demographic groups.

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2025 Cognitive Care Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • Explore recent advancements in brain injury rehabilitation techniques or technologies. How do these innovations contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by brain injuries?

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2025 Done with Distracted Driving scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • Write a 750 – 1,000 word essay discussing ways in which we can put a stop to distracted driving and how we can encourage drivers to make smarter decisions.

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2025 Roots and Routes Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • Tell us about your family history and how your family immigrated to the United States. What new difficulties did you or your family face during the process of becoming an American citizen?

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2025 Triumph Through Family Adversity Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • The candidate must submit a 700-word essay response to the prompt: Please share how a family member’s injury has impacted your life whether that be financial, emotional, or physical.

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Blankstyle Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

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GlobalScholarships.com Scholarship for International Students 

Award: $3,000

Deadline: may 31, 2025

About:

  • “Describe your educational journey emphasizing how you have maximized your potential given your circumstances. In addition, please tell us how you plan to continue to do so after your degree.” (500-700 words) 

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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 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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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Prompt: What does justice mean to you? And how will you work to create a more just world? (750-1000 word) 

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