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.
SPRING DEADLINES
MARCH 2024 - MAY 2024
The John T. Fields & Associates Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: April 10, 2024
About:
The student must have been impacted by domestic violence that was committed against them or a family member, or they must have a substantial interest in providing solutions to prevent domestic violence in the United States.
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?
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Scholarship Contest from Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega
Award: $1,500
Deadline: April 29, 2024
About:
Prompt: Should undocumented employees be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits despite their immigration status? Discuss the pros and cons (laws currently vary by state).
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Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 1, 2024
About:
Applicants should submit a 750-word essay on the following topic: “What are the biggest challenges facing workers’ rights in the future?” The essay can consider current events, recent case law, social movements, historical developments, or any other aspect of workers’ rights.
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Complete Web Resources Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 1, 2024
About:
Write an essay of 750 words or more about a design, advertisement, creative work, or form of new media that influenced their perspective on a social issue.
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RBT Exam Practice Test Annual Scholarship Program
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 10, 2024
About:
Our expert panel will review all submissions and select the essay that best exemplifies a profound understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis and its impact on creating positive futures.
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Gerber & Holder Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Scholarship Essay Competition
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 20, 2024
About:
Prompt: Georgia law provides employers with an ultimate defense to a workers’ compensation claim in the event they can prove that an injured worker shows willful misconduct in their on the job actions, such as wanton and reckless disregard for safety procedures; however, there is no ability in Georgia for an injured worker to sue his employer in tort if they are injured on the job due to gross negligence. Should an employee be allowed to sue an employer in certain instances, should the willful misconduct exclusion be eliminated? Why or why not?
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OVC, INC. “Market Yourself” Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 27, 2024
About:
Prompt: Imagine that you have graduated from law school and you are starting your own legal practice, with a website to promote your firm and help potential clients find you. Write a brief overview of your practice (300-500 words) that would appear at the top of your home page.
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Brandon Wong & Associates Difference Makers Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 27, 2024
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?
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Justice Hero Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: may 31, 2024
About:
Write a 300-word essay on one of the following topics:
The Influence of Recent Legal Changes on Mass Tort Litigation and Class Action Lawsuits
Exploring Disparities in Mass Tort Cases and Class Action: Assessing Equity in Legal Remedies
Exploring the Dynamics of Class Actions and Mass Tort Cases in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities
Assessing the Efficacy of Class Actions in Delivering Justice to Numerous Individuals within the U.S. Legal System
Unpacking the Concept of Justice: Personal Perspectives and Illustrative Scenarios in the Context of Class Action and Mass Tort Cases
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Futeral & Nelson, LLC Academic Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: may 31, 2024
About:
Reflect on a time when you faced a significant challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Furthermore, discuss how overcoming this challenge has shaped your goals for the future and how you believe it will contribute to your success in college and your chosen career field.
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Summer Deadlines
June 2024 - August 2024
Personal Injury Legal Group Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 1, 2024
About:
Submit a one- to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue/is pursuing and why.
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The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship From Check City
Award: $2,000
Deadline: June 1, 2024
About:
How have you given back to your community and what did you learn in the process?
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The “Go With Experience” Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: June 1, 2024
About:
Students must create an outstanding blog post telling us about a challenge or failure they have faced in their life and how that has shaped who they are today.
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Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 3, 2024
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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Doug Murphy Law Firm, P.C. Criminal Justice Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 3, 2024
About:
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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JAMES KENNEDY LAW One Tough Student Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 5, 2024
About:
Prompt: How can drunk driving accidents be reduced at a societal level? What steps can you take to prevent drunk driving in your community?
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The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 10, 2024
About:
To qualify, you need to be a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service member.
Essay 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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Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 10, 2024
About:
Students must submit their contact information, proof of enrollment, and a professional headshot. Additionally, an application must include an original essay of 500-1000 words addressing the following 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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VASQUEZ LAW FIRM DACA DREAMER SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 12, 2024
About:
We are offering these two awards to Dreamers who are attending college or university within the United States. Applicant must be a DACA recipient pursuing a higher education.
Additionally, to apply for this scholarship, students must submit a piece of art of their choosing. The art should depict what it has meant to the student to immigrate to the United States. This may include (but is not limited to) one of the following options: Digital art, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Pottery, Poetry.
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The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 12, 2024
About:
Your application should include an essay of 500-1,500 words in response to one of the prompts listed below. Essays must include at least one citation.
A. ) What is an injustice that you see in the implementation and enforcement of family law in the U.S.? How can this injustice be rectified?
B. ) Discuss the effect divorce has on the behavior and emotions of children. Students may explore how the experience can shape a child's understanding of emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and overall behavior.
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HOGGATT INJURY LAW CHILDREN OF INJURED WORKERS SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 24, 2024
About:
Prompt: What are your academic and career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? In what ways have your parents inspired you to further your education?
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The Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 26, 2024
About:
The student must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents.
Prompts: 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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THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES F. DIQUATTRO Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 26, 2024
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?
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Savvy Australia – U.S.A. Electric Vehicle Scholarship
Award: $3,500
Deadline: June 30, 2024
About:
To apply for the scholarship, students will have to submit a 400 to 500-word essay on this topic: How can the U.S.A. and Australia more effectively transition to carbon-neutral Electric Vehicle transport networks?
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Charles J Argento Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2024
About:
Write a 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue.
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ELLE D’AMORE LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $2,500
Deadline: July 1, 2024
About:
Please submit a 300-450 word essay addressing the question: What do you think our country should do to foster unity?
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Ben Hall Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 1, 2024
About:
This scholarship application requires that students write an essay explaining why they should be selected. Essays should not exceed 5 pages double spaced.
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Clark Law Group Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 2, 2024
About:
Must be a student whose parent is actively serving or previously served in the United States military.
Prompt: How do you intend to serve the public with your higher education and future career?
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newland & newland single parent scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 2, 2024
About:
Prompt: 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?
The applicant must be a single parent or a child of a single parent.
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The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 8, 2024
About:
Prompt: How do you define the American Dream? Do you believe it is attainable today?
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Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 10, 2024
About:
Submit either a 500-word essay or a 2-minute video presentation in response to the following question: What positive change are you working to bring to your community this year?
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The ASAP Finance Student Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 15, 2024
About:
Essay Prompt: Write a 600-word essay on the topic of “The Psychology Behind Financial Decisions”
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The Law Office of Jerry D Andrews, PC Road to Recover Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: July 15, 2024
About:
We ask all applicants to submit an essay of 500 words or less OR video submission of 3 minutes or less that addresses the following prompt: How have you overcome adversity from your injury? How has it impacted the person you are today?
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Avnet Law 2024 National Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 15, 2024
About:
Applicants must submit a 1,000 word-max typed essay on the benefits of community service.
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The Bihm Law Firm, LLC CONFLICT CONQUERER SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 15, 2024
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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Law Offices of Jon Friedman Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: July 25, 2024
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. scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: July 31, 2024
About:
Essay Prompt: What are some legal ramifications that new courtroom technology may have in regards to personal injury cases in the future? For example, should virtual recreations of a personal injury that otherwise has no video footage be admissible as evidence in court? Why or why not?
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Peace Law Firm Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: August 1, 2024
About:
Essay Prompt: How can just one person create change for so many through advocacy for the rights of the disabled?
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Visas For Future Annual Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2024
About:
Prompt: If we support your education, how would you support the environment in the future?
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Spencer & Associates Community Leaders Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 7, 2024
About:
An applicant must be from a household with an annual family income of $100,000 or less.
You must also include an essay of between 200 and 300 words answering the following prompt: "How will this scholarship help you achieve your professional goals and allow you to give back to your local community?"
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Oliver Law Office Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 15, 2024
About:
Prompt: 500 to 1,000 words, on a topic of the student’s choice, although it should relate to their intended and anticipated practice of law.
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The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 21, 2024
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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Fawell & fawell out-of-state student scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 21, 2024
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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Magaña & Van DykeDominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 28, 2024
About:
Prompt: Making time for hobbies can greatly benefit a person and ensure that they are focused on what is important to them. What would you consider to be your lifelong hobby?
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Trombley & Hanes Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: august 31, 2024
About:
Offered to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the Fall 2024 semester.
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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Law Office of Frank A. Cetero, Esq. Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: august 31, 2024
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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Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: august 31, 2024
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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Griffin Law Office, APC Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: august 31, 2024
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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Russell Law Firm LLC Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: august 31, 2024
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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fall Deadlines
september 2024 - november 2024
Kosnett Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 1, 2024
About:
One- to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue/is pursuing and why.
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The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 4, 2024
About:
Applications must include a submission in the format of a video (approximately 5 minutes or less) or an essay (1000 words or less) discussing the following questions:
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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Omni Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 15, 2024
About:
Applicants must create 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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Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C.Striving Solo Parent Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 16, 2024
About:
Prompts:
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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Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: september 18, 2024
About:
Applicants must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated.
Prompt: 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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Andrew Cores Family Law Group Future Lawyers Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: september 18, 2024
About:
We also ask each applicant to submit a video of 3 to 5 minutes in length answering the following prompt: What has inspired you to pursue a career in the legal field? How do you see yourself impacting the legal community in the future?
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The Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: september 23, 2024
About:
Prompt: Tell us about yourself. Please describe how you have demonstrated these three characteristics throughout your academic or personal life: Leadership, Determination, Passion.
You must have a need for financial assistance, with an annual household income of less than $75,000.
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Financial Champions Scholarship From 1F Cash Advance
Award: $1,500
Deadline: October 1, 2024
About:
Submit a 500 words essay describing What Kind of Economic Impact Could the 2024 US Election Bring?
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winter Deadlines
december 2024 - february 2025
PA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYERS P.C. ESSAY CONTEST SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500
Deadline: December 31, 2024
About:
Essay topic: Medical Malpractice in Telehealth: Navigating Legal, Ethical, and Technological Challenges in Remote Healthcare Delivery. This essay topic centers on the emerging landscape of telehealth and its implications for medical malpractice. It explores the complexities of providing healthcare remotely, addressing legal, ethical, and technological challenges that may arise.
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NEW JERSEY INJURY LAWYERS P.C. ESSAY CONTEST
Award: $500
Deadline: December 31, 2024
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Essay topic: Rising E-Scooter Use: Addressing Safety and Liability in Urban Environments.
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BOLAND INJURY LAWYERS P.C. ESSAY CONTEST
Award: $500
Deadline: December 31, 2024
About:
Essay topic: Analyzing the Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Litigation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Ethical Considerations.
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Angeleno Accident Lawyers Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: December 31, 2024
About:
Prompt: If you could solve one major problem facing the world today, what would it be and how would you tackle it? How can your academic aspirations help achieve a resolution?
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The 2024 Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Deadline: december 31, 2024
About:
Write a 750-1000 word essay on the following prompt: If you could spend a year studying abroad experiencing another culture, where would you go and why?
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Free Injury Legal Advice Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: february 15, 2025
About:
A 1-3 page typed essay on a topic of their choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue.