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.
fall deadlines
september - november 2026
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.
Tomasik Kotin Kasserman path to law scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: December 16, 2026
About:
- With the increased use of artificial intelligence in medical diagnoses, who should be held liable when an AI system fails to detect a serious illness or recommends the wrong treatment? Should the technology company be required to take responsibility?
Zide Law Group Renewed Horizons Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 21, 2026
About:
- Reflect on your journey as a single parent. How has it shaped your motivations for returning to school, and what lessons do you hope to impart to your child(ren) during this process? In what ways do you believe furthering your education will enhance not only your personal and professional growth but also the overall wellbeing of your family?
The Crowder Law Firm scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 30, 2026
About:
- How do you define the American Dream? Do you believe it is attainable today?
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?
RehabSeekers Scholarship Contest
Award: $1,500
Deadline: December 31, 2026
About:
- Choose one of six themes and name it on the first line of your essay. Any combination of them is fine — just tell us which one your piece sits closest to. All six are judged on the same criteria and compete for the same awards.
Road to Recovery Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: January 4, 2027
About:
- Describe the impact of the injury on your life. How have you responded to it, and what changes has it forced you to make in your daily life?
next generation of public service scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: January 4, 2027
About:
- What career in public service do you intend to pursue after graduation? How will this scholarship advance your career goals?
melehy & associates Public Service Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: January 6, 2027
About:
- What kind of career are you hoping to build in government, and how do you see your work making a positive impact on the lives of everyday Americans?
spring deadlines
march 2027 - may 2027
Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney rising stars scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 3, 2027
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: March 3, 2027
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?
The Law Office of Donald L. Bell uplifting communities scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: March 17, 2027
About:
- A 500–1,000-word essay, single-spaced in 12-point font, discussing a topic related to your intended legal practice.
John T. Fields & Associates, LLC Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: March 31, 2027
About:
- 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: March 31, 2027
About:
- 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: April 28, 2027
About:
- 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?
The Peacemaker Team Annual Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2027
About:
- A 500–1,000-word essay, single-spaced in 12-point font, discussing a topic related to your intended legal practice.
the whitlock law Hope and Opportunity Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: May 3, 2027
About:
- Reflect on a specific challenge you faced while in foster care and how it contributed to your personal growth.
Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: May 3, 2027
About:
- Please submit an essay answering one of the following questions: 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?
OVC, INC. Lawyers Give Back Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: May 5, 2027
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.
summer deadlines
june 2027 - august 2027
Charles Argento scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: July 30, 2027
About:
- Please submit a 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue.
Russell Law Firm, LLC scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: August 31, 2027
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.