Private Scholarship Information
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PLEASE NOTE: MOST of the scholarship opportunities on this page are not administered by Washburn University or its School of Law. The organizations offering these scholarships are outside entities that privately support the scholarships with their own funding. Applicants for these scholarships apply directly to the sponsoring organization, not Washburn University or its School of Law.
The Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $10,000
Website: https://marshallmotleyscholars.org/
Description: The Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP) is a revolutionary and groundbreaking commitment to populate the South with a new generation of civil rights lawyers trained to provide legal advocacy of unparalleled excellence. Through scholarship support, legal fellowships, and professional mentoring, the MMSP will equip and prepare these aspiring lawyers to advocate on behalf of communities as they pursue racial justice an equity in the South, a region of the country where the majority of Black Americans live. Over the next two decades, this ambitious and unique program is committed to creating the next generation of racial justice warriors through the development of 50 new civil rights lawyers.
Eligibility: Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university no later than September 2023
Be admitted to, or expect to be admitted to, an ABA-accredited law school as a first-year, full-time law student, in a 3-year full time JD program to begin in the fall of 2023
Eligibility is limited to students beginning law school in the fall of 2023. If you have completed one or more semesters of law school or intend to defer enrollment you are not eligible
MMSP does not accommodate students in joint degree programs. The Program is designed to support the development of aspiring lawyers who are enrolled in a traditional, 3-year full time JD program. However, please visit the LDF website to learn more about other scholarship opportunities
Part-time law students are not eligible
You do not need to designate the law school you will be attending at the time of application. Many applicants may not be admitted to law school at the time they submit their MMSP application. However, you are required to demonstrate admission to an ABA-accredited law school to be selected as a MMSP finalist.
Be a United States citizen or the holder of a Permanent Resident greencard
Intend to pursue a career in Civil Rights law, and if awarded, you must work in pursuit of racial justice in a southern state for a period of 8 years immediately following the fellowship portion of the MMSP
Describe in your application an sustained personal engagement in Civil Rights and racial justice in one or more of the following areas:
Work/Internship
Academic/Coursework
Campus Organizations
Community-based Organizations
Volunteer
Research
Scholarship #43 (Added/Updated: Tuesday, 1/31/2023)
Weigand Scholarship
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $1,000
Website: https://jlweigandtrust.org/scholarships/
Description: ” To actively promote excellence in legal education and to encourage the most scholastically qualified students who are long-term Kansas residents to remain in or return to Kansas to practice law.”
Eligibility: Kansas Resident for minimum ten years
Currently ranked in the top 10% of your law school class
Desire to practice law in Kansas
Scholarship #42 (Added/Updated: Friday, 1/20/2023)
Constangy's Diversity Scholars Awards
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $5,000
Website: https://www.constangy.com/awards-diversity
Description: Constangy’s Diversity Scholars Program recognizes law students who have demonstrated academic achievement; a commitment to diversity in their community, school or work environment; and personal achievements in overcoming challenges to reach goals.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be a second-year student with a 3.0 GPA or greater, enrolled in an accredited law school located in one of the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Scholarship #45 (Added/Updated: Tuesday, 1/31/2023)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $5,000
Website: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Description: The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. It is open to graduate students in any field of study as well as undergraduate students, community college students transferring to a four-year university, and high school seniors.
Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2023-2024 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
Scholarship #46 (Added/Updated: Tuesday, 1/31/2023)
Melmed Law Group Scholarship
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $5,000
Website: https://www.melmedlaw.com/scholarship/
Description: Students who have completed at least one year of college or university, or who are currently law students may apply for a one-time, monetary scholarship award that is to be used for academic purposes to pay for school tuition, room-and-board, or other school-related expenses.
Eligibility: 1. Students must be a U.S Citizen or a permanent resident.
2. Students must either be a law student or have completed at least one year of college or university and be currently enrolled.
Scholarship #48 (Added/Updated: Wednesday, 2/1/2023)
Pat Tillman Scholarship
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $10,000
Website: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply/
Description: Tillman Scholars are military service members, veterans and spouses with a high potential for impact as demonstrated through a proven track record of leadership, the continued pursuit of education and the commitment of their resources to service beyond self. Tillman Scholars are leaders who live selflessly, creating a better world across all industries. Tillman Scholars have served their country and believe their best years of service are ahead of them. They are committed to strengthening communities at home and around the world.
Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree
Veteran and active duty service members from all branches of the military including National Guard and Reserves who have served in pre- and post-9/11 service areas
Current spouses of veteran or active duty service members, including surviving spouses
Spouses, veterans and service members who apply must be a full-time student pursuing specific degrees at a public or private, U.S.-based, accredited institution (see website for more details)
Scholarship #49 (Added/Updated: Wednesday, 2/1/2023)
Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $2,000
Website: https://pricebenowitz.com/2022-price-benowitz-social-justice-scholarship/
Description: This scholarship is for individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to social justice and community outreach. Available to students pursuing college or advanced degrees of all types with a minimum GPA of 3.0, this scholarship seeks to raise awareness about the challenges individuals with disabilities have to meet and overcome each day.
Eligibility: 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 possess an interest in social justice, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences.
All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Scholarship #50 (Added/Updated: Wednesday, 2/1/2023)
Wichita Women Attorneys Association
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $750
Description: Promotes the interests and needs of women attorneys to help ensure a future of diversity in the practice of law.
Eligibility: Washburn Law Student
If interested in applying, please send a resume and a letter of interest to wwaascholarships@gmail.com by March 1, 2023.
Scholarship #51 (Added/Updated: Friday, 2/10/2023)
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law 2023-2024 Academic Year Scholarship
Deadline: Current application cycle has ended.
Award: $1,000
Website: https://www.fnrel.org/professors-and-students/scholarships
Description: Law Teachers Programs, Online Law School Courses, 2023-2024 Academic Year Scholarships. The 2023-2024 Scholarship application period will open in December 2022
Eligibility: Eligibility Varies based on scholarship type.
Award amounts vary from $1,000 to $18,000.
JD Candidate Deadline: February 28, 2023
LLM Candidate Deadline: March 15, 2023
Scholarship #44 (Added/Updated: Tuesday, 1/31/2023)
Topeka Bar Association David Miller Scholarship
Deadline: Saturday, 4/1/2023
Award: $500
Website: https://www.topekabar.com/resources/Documents/Careers/Scholar%20Ship%20Application%202023.pdf
Description: : An award of $500 may be presented to a law student graduating in 2023 who
best demonstrates financial need, academic merit, community service, moral character, and
an intention to practice law in Topeka, Kansas. This scholarships intention is to help with bar
prep expenses. The scholarship will not be awarded if the scholarship committee, in its sole
discretion, determines that no applicant sufficiently meets the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility: o Be a law student at an accredited school of law, graduating in 2023.
o Anticipate applying to sit for the Kansas Bar Examination.
o Intend to practice law in Topeka, Kansas.
o Display excellence in academic merit, community service, and moral character.
o Be a student member of the Topeka Bar Association. (No membership fees for
students, sign up at any time).
o Complete the attached application and submit by the deadline.
Scholarship #47 (Added/Updated: Wednesday, 2/1/2023)
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