ABA LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship Program – Deadline April 30, 2025
This scholarship is intended for law students and/or recent law school graduates studying for the Bar who are working or will be working in the LGBTQ+ space doing public interest work.
- The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena.
- One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 each are awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the Commission’s Scholarship Committee.
Eligibilty Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must be either a first or second or third year law student in good standing in an ABA accredited law school, or a recent law graduate from an ABA accredited law school still studying for the Bar Exam.
- Have a secured an internship or job for Summer 2025 (which may extend beyond the Summer) and/or the Fall of 2025 with a public interest organization engaged in legal or policy work with a direct impact on LGBTQ+ individuals.
Applicants will be evaluated on the strength of their complete application and all supporting materials, and demonstrated commitment to improve the legal and social standing of the LGBTQ+ community, including LGBTQ+ individuals. Every effort will be made to award three scholarships and to reflect diversity in the award recipients. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form
- Please read the application instructions carefully.
Required Supporting Materials
* All supporting materials will be uploaded with the application where indicated.
- Current Resume
- Law School Transcript
- Personal Statement (Not exceeding 500 words)
- Two Letters of Recommendation.
Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025 (COB)
For additional inquiries, contact us at [email protected]
More information is available here: LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship Program
JELF 0% loans for higher education – Deadline: April 30
More information is available from JELF here: JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) Homepage
1Ls – It’s Your Final Chance at Winning the $50,000 MAX by AccessLex Scholarship!
Hello, 1L Students!
Did you know that AccessLex is giving away one more scholarship this year, and it’s a BIG one.
On May 1, one 1L student will be awarded the $50,000 Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship. To be entered for the drawing, you must have completed all eight online lessons/activities in your MAX by AccessLex® Financial Foundations course and attending at least two workshops/webinars.
There’s still time before May 1 to complete the 1L course and attend webinars. Don’t miss this chance for your entry to win big money for law school!
Stuckey Firm, LLC Scholarship – $2,500 – Deadline: June 15, 2025
The Stuckey Firm, LLC invites any party meeting the following criteria to apply for its academic scholarship:
- Students accepted at or enrolled in accredited United States colleges, universities, and/or graduate schools
- Students who agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions
Students interested in applying for The Stuckey Scholarship can:
- Draft a script answering the scholarship’s question
- Record a video answering the scholarship’s question
- Edit their video (optionally)
- Submit their video and other application materials to The Stuckey Firm, LLC, before the application deadline passes
Students applying for The Stuckey Firm, LLC’s scholarship must create a short video answering the following question:
- Should the right to a jury trial be expanded or restricted in injury cases?
More information and complete application instructions are available at: The Stuckey Firm Scholarship | The Stuckey Firm, LLC
The Law Place Scholarship – $2,500 – Deadline: May 15, 2025
The Law Place has decided to annually offer a $2,500 scholarship to one student who can demonstrate their dedication and appreciation of what studying law means to them.
To enter, we would like you to write an essay under 1,000 words on the following subject.
“Who is your legal hero, living or dead?”
For your essay to be eligible please include the following:
- A header where you mention your full name; the name of the scholarship; the name of the institution you are enrolled in; the mailing address from your financial aid office where we can mail the award; the e-mail address and phone number from your financial aid office; the student ID number.
- A catchy and original title.
- A bibliography where you mention all the sources of information used (eg: books, sites; articles, magazines, reports, etc.)
- Citations
Once finished, please save your essay in Word format with the following title, “The Law Place Law School Scholarship 2025 – Student Name”, and submit it through the form.
How to Apply for the Law School Scholarship
You must submit your essay and supporting documents using the submission buttons on this page and agree to the scholarship terms and conditions.
You can apply for this scholarship by submitting your essay in PDF format. You must submit your essay and supporting documents using the submission buttons on this page.
Deadline for Submissions
Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2025, to be considered. No exceptions will be made. Further information can be found at: The Law Place – Law School Scholarship | Free Consultations
Jenner Law PC Make a Difference Scholarship – $2500 – Deadline: May 30, 2025
Jenner Law PC is happy to announce that they are paying it forward with their Make a Difference Scholarship! Jenner Law will present this $2,500 scholarship award to a student who has demonstrated exemplary academic performance and who is able to relate how the student’s degree will help make a difference in the world.
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to qualify for this scholarship:
- Be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Submit a transcript from either their current college/university/graduate school year or their final year of high school.
- Write an original essay of no more than 1,000 words that addresses the following topic: “What degree are you pursuing and why? What are you planning to do with your degree to pay it forward and positively impact people’s lives? Describe your goals and your ideal journey to making a difference”.
All the necessary paperwork along with the essay must be submitted until May 30, 2025.
Full details are available at: Make a Difference Scholarship | Jenner Law
Yee Law Group Business & Community Scholarship – $1,000 – Deadline: March 31, 2026
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- This scholarship is offered to any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who are high school graduates or possess a GED.
- The scholarship candidate must be able to show proof of admission or attendance (e.g., a transcript or acceptance letter) at an accredited educational program, as stated above.
- The scholarship candidate must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Application Requirements
Please submit the following documents in order to be considered:
- An up-to-date resumé or C.V.
- A current unofficial transcript from the candidate’s college. Incoming first-year college students may submit a current unofficial transcript from their high school and a copy of their college acceptance letter (PDF file type preferred).
- A brief essay response (1000 words maximum) addressing the following:
“Tell us about your business and discuss how this experience has impacted your education. We’d love to hear from young business owners and entrepreneurs who are influencing their communities in positive ways while still pursuing higher education.”
Application Instructions
In order to be eligible, scholarship candidates must submit their FULL application (written essay, transcript, and resumé) via email. The official deadline for all application materials is March 31st, 2026. Applications missing any of the required materials following this deadline will not be considered.
Please send email submissions to: [email protected]
More information is available from the firm at Business and Community Scholarship – Yee Law Group Inc.
Speights Law “Invest in Your Future” Scholarship – $2,500 – Deadline: May 30, 2025
Students from diverse fields of study are encouraged to apply for the $2,500 award. Applicants should be prepared to discuss financial strategies such as budgeting, investing, saving, and debt management and explain why they plan to use them.
For a more detailed description of their program, please visit https://speightslaw.com/scholarship/.
Eligible applicants must craft a short video on their short and long-term financial goals and how they plan to achieve them. Students must post their videos to YouTube as unlisted and then share a link with Speights Law through the scholarship application form available on their page.
The application deadline is May 30, 2025.
Manzoor Law Firm Advancement Award – $1,000 – Deadline: March 31, 2026
Manzoor Law Firm is pleased to announce a scholarship initiative designed to support promising students pursuing higher education. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service.
Eligibility Criteria
The Manzoor Law Firm Educational Advancement Award is available to students currently enrolled in any accredited educational institution in the United States. This includes students attending community colleges, four-year universities, graduate programs, and professional schools. High school seniors and GED holders who have secured admission to an accredited program are also welcome to apply.
Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate their commitment to academic excellence and community involvement through their application materials.
Application Instructions
Please submit all application materials via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Manzoor Law Firm Educational Advancement Award Application”.
For any questions regarding the application process, please contact them at the email address above.
Full application instructions, including essay questions, are available at Manzoor Law Firm, Inc – Manzoor Law Firm Educational Advancement Award
Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship – $5,000 – Deadline: April 30, 2025
Disability law firm Marc Whitehead & Associates, in an effort to be a true resource for the disabled community, is sponsoring the Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship. This nationally-based scholarship awards money to aspiring individuals with disabilities who wish to further their education. Eligible applicants must write an original essay on their disability and its impact on their life and the future that they see for themselves.
The Deadline to apply for this award is April 30, 2025.
Complete application instructions are available at Disability Scholarship | College Scholarship for Disabled Students
MDFAWL Foundation Scholarships – Deadline extended to March 1, 2025
The Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers Foundation (“MDFAWL Foundation”) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that promotes educational opportunities for women in the legal field, including by awarding scholarships to law students who demonstrate financial need, community involvement, and scholastic merit.
More information and the application are available at the link below:
MDFAWL Foundation | Scholarships – MDFAWL Foundation
Stetson Law Spring Scholarship Announcement – Deadline: March 14, 2025
Attention J.D. Students: Please take a few minutes to review the following scholarship announcement. If you’re interested in applying for any of the referenced scholarships, please follow the instructions as provided below or on the Scholarships web page.
All of the scholarships will require an essay and a resume. The Need and Public Service Scholarships have separate applications. Please customize your essays to the particular scholarships for which you wish to be considered. You may apply for multiple awards.
All scholarship application materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Student Financial Planning by March 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. You may email your documents as attachments to [email protected] or print and drop them in the Office of Admissions and Student Financial Planning drop box. Please remember to label each of your documents with your full name and student ID number. Please take the time to write and submit a scholarship essay specific to each scholarship you’re applying for. The selection committee wants to see how you meet the established criteria.
- Public Service Scholarship (for 2025-2026) – Amount: Full Tuition. Number of awards to be given: One student. Please review the Scholarship Criteria/Application. Replaces other partial tuition scholarships.
- Stetson Law Need Scholarships (for Spring 2025, non-renewable): Approximate amount: $1,500 to $2,500. Number of awards to be given: 10-12 awards. Please review the Criteria/Application.
- Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Judge Alexander Paskay Scholarship (for Spring 2025, non-renewable): Approximate amount: $2,500-$5,000. Number of awards to be given: 2-3 awards. Please review the Scholarship Criteria.
Current full-tuition scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply. Students with violations of the College of Law’s Academic Honor Code or Code of Student Professionalism and Conduct may be disqualified from scholarship consideration.
The Office of Student Financial Planning
727-562-7813
Max Madness March Scholarship competition
Stetson Law will earn points for the lessons you complete and the events you attend. And YOU will earn entries into the MAX Grand Prize Scholarship drawing on April 1, when six students will each win a $25,000 scholarship and three students will each win a $40,000 scholarship.
At the end of the MAX Madness competition, the top “Final Four” schools with the most points will receive a $1,000 scholarship to award to one of its students, some nice hardware, and bragging rights to celebrate their victory. Definitely a WIN-WIN!
Call to Action: Start out on offense by completing your class-level online lessons and attending any new webinars or on-campus workshops in February and March that you’ve not yet attended.
Let’s get Stetson Law into the Final Four!
Bennerotte & Associates Achieving Your Goals Scholarship – $1,000 – Deadline: August 31, 2025
Bennerotte & Associates founded the Achieving Your Goals Scholarship to help students who want to help people in need. Ideal candidates will have genuine compassion for the challenges individuals and families face after a catastrophe.
Required Application Materials
- Current resume
- Essay: 1,000-word maximum
- Current, unofficial transcript
Submission Deadline
All application materials must be submitted by August 31, 2025
Scholarship Announcement
The winner of the scholarship will be announced September 15, 2025
Application Instructions
Scholarship applicants must submit all application materials by email to [email protected]
If you have questions, please do not contact the office, but email the above address. More information is available at: Achieving Your Goals Scholarship – Bennerotte & Associates, P.A.
Fob James Law Firm Law School Scholarship Contest – $1000 – Deadline: December 15, 2025
Fob James wants to hear from law students about the challenges they’ve dealt with and how that’s impacted who they are today.
Essay Overview
They are asking students to write a 300-400 word essay about the following: Describe how you plan on giving back to your community once you become a lawyer.
They want law students to explain how they plan on helping their community with their law degree; and their experiences in law school that motivated them to do so.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2025 semester.
Deadline
- Applications and essay must be submitted before December 15, 2025; and
- The winner of the scholarship will be notified by email no later than December 30, 2025.
- They will also post the winner on this page and on social media
Scholarship Reward
The winner of the contest will receive a $1,000 scholarship to put towards their law school tuition costs.
More information can be found at: Fob James Law Firm Law School Scholarship Contest – Fob James Law Firm
Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship – $1,000 – Deadline: December 31, 2025
The Eskesen Law Firm has announced the Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship.
Essay Prompt & Questions
Respond to one of the following questions in an essay of 1,000 words or less:
- Describe a personal experience that highlighted the significance of advocating for those unjustly injured and how it influences your career goals.
- Choose a historical figure known for championing justice and discuss how their journey resonates with your aspirations in personal injury advocacy.
- Considering the ever-evolving nature of personal injury law, where do you foresee the major challenges and opportunities in the next decade, and how do you plan to navigate them?
Application Materials
- Current resume
- Essay, 1,000 word maximum answering one of the above essay questions
- Current unofficial transcript
Submission Deadline: December 31st, 2025
All application materials must be submitted by this date.
Award Announcement: January 2026
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Full details and application instructions are here: Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship | Eskesen Law Firm
Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Scholarship – $2,500 – Deadline: March 1, 2025
Access Lex $5,000 Scholarship drawing – February 1, 2025
Bowman & Brooke Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship – $5,000 – Deadline: February 27, 2025
The Bowman and Brooke Foundation has established a $5,000 scholarship program to assist students currently enrolled in first year of Law School Studies (1L) who plan to enroll full-time at an ABA–accredited law school for the entire upcoming academic year.
Applicants to the Bowman and Brooke Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship must:
- Be currently enrolled in first year of Law School Studies (1L)
- Plan to enroll full-time at an ABA–accredited law school for the entire upcoming academic year (2025-2026)
- Self–identify as one or more of the following: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+ and/or an individual with a disability
- Possess a demonstrated interest in representing defendants in civil actions
Deadline to apply: February 27, 2025 3:00 pm CT
More information as well as the application instructions are available at: Bowman and Brooke Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship
GunterFirm Employment Law Scholarship – $1,000
The GunterFirm Employment Law Scholarship Program aims to help students and recent graduates pursuing careers in employment law.
The scholarship is open to law school students currently enrolled or recently graduated who are preparing for or sitting for the Florida Bar exam. In addition, applicants must demonstrate an interest in employment law.
To apply, please send an email to [email protected] with the following:
Your Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Proof of enrollment in law school or recent graduation, and your resume. Finally, send one paragraph about an employment law case decided in the state or federal courts in Florida during the previous 12 months, including the name and citation of the case, and why that case interests you.
For the February scholarship, the applications must be submitted one week prior to the Florida Bar Exam. For the July scholarship, the applications must be submitted one week prior to the Florida Bar Exam
More information can be found at: GunterFirm Employment Law Scholarship Program – Gunter Firm Employment
Mark T. Banner Scholarship – $10,000 – Deadline: December 6, 2024
This scholarship is available to law students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and who will continue in that program through at least the Fall 2025 semester. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Mark T. Banner Scholarship review board based on the following criteria:
- Commitment to the pursuit of a career in IP law. An ability to demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law is an essential requirement.
- Commitment, qualities and actions toward ethics, civility and professionalism.
- Academic merit (undergraduate, graduate and law school).
- Written and oral communication skills determined in part through a telephone interview for finalists.
- Leadership qualities and community involvement.
- Member of a historically underrepresented group in IP law (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability). The applicant should discuss how diversity has impacted their/her/his pursuit of a career in IP law and how the applicant has faced and overcome the challenges associated therewith. Diversity is considered, but is one element among several in the award decision.
Applications need to be submitted by December 6, 2024. The application is available on the Linn Inn of Court’s website at https://www.linninn.org/Pages/scholarship.shtml
Farmer & Morris Volunteer Service Scholarship -$2,500 – Deadline: December 15, 2024
The team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC is looking to pay it forward to a law student who is a shining example of how volunteering can benefit not just the volunteer, but the greater community.
To be eligible for the Volunteer Service Scholarship, you must:
- Have a 3.0 GPA or better, as proven by submitting an unofficial transcript
- Be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited law school
- Submit an essay of no more than 750 words which pertains to the topic described below
- Submit your essay via the form on this page — no other submission methods are accepted
- Have a demonstrable record of volunteerism
Interested applicants can visit Win a Law School Scholarship – Farmer and Morris Law, PLLC for details.
Schlanger Law Group LLP Consumer Law Scholarships – $2,000 – Deadline: February 31, 2025
Schlanger Law Group LLP’s 2025 Consumer Law Scholarship Opportunities may be available to students who write an essay and complete the full application which can be found here: Scholarship Opportunity – Schlanger Law Group
Application Requirements:
To apply for this scholarship opportunity, interested candidates should provide the following:
1. A current resume with contact and education information,
2. A current official or unofficial academic transcript from your most recent academic institution.
3. College seniors graduating prior to the scholarship deadline must also submit proof of acceptance or enrollment in a U.S. law school or graduate program at an accredited college or university.
4. An essay of 750-1,000 words addressing the Essay Questions.
Deadline:
– To be considered for this year’s scholarship, opportunties please send all required documentation (essay, transcripts, and resume) via email to [email protected]
– The deadline to apply is February 31st, 2025
Puget Law Group Military Family Background Life Opportunities & Hardships Scholarship – Deadline: December 15, 2024
Puget Law Group will award $2,500 to one student admitted to or enrolled in an eligible college, university, or graduate school. You may qualify if:
-You create and submit the link to the required video on your family background
-You are in good academic standing.
-You are admitted to or enrolled in an accredited university, college, or graduate school
-You are a U.S. citizen or authorized to attend a school or work in the U.S.
-You agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship
The complete description of our program, eligibility criteria, and other requirements, as well as the application form, can all be found on their website: Military Family Background – “Life Opportunities & Hardships”
Cohen & Cohen Auto Accident Survivor & Friends Scholarship – $1000 – Deadline: May 31, 2025
This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in accredited undergraduate, graduate or professional program. This includes accredited community college students as well as high school seniors and students who possess a GED who have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program.
The scholarship applicant must be able to demonstrate that their surviving an auto accident, or standing by the side of someone who did, has inspired and pushed them to make the most out of their life.
All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.
Essay
Answer the following prompts and questions in an essay of 1,000 words or less:
Briefly describe the auto accident you or the victim was in, the injuries and damage sustained in the accident, and what the recovery period was like.
How did your accident, or the person you took care of after an accident, inform your education goals?
What are your career goals? Did the accident change these, if so, how?
Application Materials
– Updated resume
– Essay response, 1,000 word maximum. See prompts and questions above.
– Current unofficial transcript
Full application instructions and contact information can be found at the firm’s website. Interested parties should visit: Auto Accident Survivor & Friends Scholarship – Cohen & Cohen