College of Law and Public Service Scholarships

Beverley Sims Edwards Scholarship

• Financial need
• Good Standing
• Interest in Real Estate Law

• $3,500 scholarship award.
• Three pages or 500 word essay (see attachment for details).

• Good Academic Standing
• Female
• Financial Need

• 2L, 3L or 4L
• Interest in insurance law

• The applicant must have the ability to successfully complete the Program of legal education.
• The scholarship should be awarded as an entitlement fund and not replace institutional funds, for College of Law and Public Service students selected by the Egly Scholarship Committee and confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid.
• When a scholarship recipient is identified, the name of the recipient and the award amount will be sent by the Egly Scholarship Committee to the Office of Financial Aid for verification and awarding of the scholarship.

• Preference for 2L, 3L and 4L students

• Financial need
• Good academic standing
• Career interest in tort plaintiff representation
• Demonstrated outstanding potential as a litigator

• Awarded by the Dean

• $1,500 scholarship award.
• Submit a 500 words essay describing “What Kind of Economic Impact Could the 2024 US Election Bring?”
• Deadline: October 1, 2024.
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• $7,500 scholarship award.
• 1L and 3L Scholarship Opportunities: Requirements Vary. See link below for details.
• Application opens: June 2024.
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• 1st Place: $1,000
• Runner-up: $250
• Full-time students pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree.
• Essay topic: Raising awareness about addiction on college campuses. 
• Essay Submission Deadline: August 23, 2024.
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• $2,500 scholarship award.
• 1,100 words minimum essay explaining, “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?”
• Deadline: December 31, 2024, 5:00 PM PST.
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Applicants must be either a current graduating high school senior with acceptance to an accredited school or an undergraduate student at an accredited institution within the United States.
• Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Students must submit an unofficial copy of their transcript.
• Deadline for Fall Semester- July 31^st; Spring Semester- November 30
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Essay Topic: 1,000 word-max typed essay on the benefits of community service.
• Deadline: July 15, 2024.
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• $1,500 scholarship award.
• Create a 60 to 90-second video essay and documented involvement in animal rights advocacy or related volunteer activities.
• Deadline: July 31, 2024.
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• $2,500 scholarship award.
• 30-60 second video essay discussing a matter impacting American society that you believe will have a significant impact in the next 50 years.
• Deadline: June 1, 2024 at 11:00 PM CT.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• Essay Topic: Analyzing the Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Litigation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Ethical Considerations. See scholarship webpage for details.
• Deadline: December 31, 2024.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• 1,500 word essay explaining the growing importance of digital evidence in personal injury litigation, examine its role in enhancing case outcomes and address challenges in proving injury claims.
• Deadline: December 31, 2024.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• 1,500 word essay explaining the role and effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in addressing the complexities of slip and fall cases, examining its benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations.
• Deadline: December 31, 2024.
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• 3.0 GPA (unofficial transcript must accompany application).
• Be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university.
•    Compose and submit an essay on the following topic: How are you helping others diagnosed with a serious illness and how did your cancer diagnosis influence you to help others?
• Deadline: November 15, 2024.
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• Must be a student enrolled at the start of the Fall 2023 semester
• $2,500 scholarship awarded
• Essay deadline: December 1, 2024.
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• $1000 scholarship award.
• Create a 30 to 60-second video detailing the positive implications of your previous volunteer work.
• Deadline: August 15, 2024.
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• Available to students accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school 3.0 or higher GPA (unofficial transcript must accompany the application)
• Writing a 1,000-1,500-word public safety announcement (between 1,000 to 1,500 words) that a) raises awareness of the current climate concerning commercial truck accidents and b) proposes a creative way to increase road safety here throughout our nation.
• Available to students accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school.
• 3.0 or higher GPA (unofficial transcript must accompany the application)
•   Available to legal U.S. residents, or otherwise authorized to work or attend school in the United States
• Deadline: December 1, 2024.
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• Must be a resident of the United States
• Must be currently attending law school or have been accepted to law school in the United States
• Must complete the Google form, including the essay response of 700-1000 words outlining several ways tenant laws in New York City could be improved to protect tenants from unnecessary injuries. The essay can be centered around health-related injuries due to mold growth or lack of adequate heat or sustaining injuries due to unsafe living environments such as ceiling collapses or slips and falls.
• Deadline: December 1, 2024
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Click here for scholarship criteria.
• Deadline: November 20, 2023.
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• $1,000 scholarship.
• Open to any 2L or 3L at an accredited US law school.
• Application is an essay of 500-1000 words essay describing how you plan on helping others with your legal career.
• Deadline: June 15, 2024, with the winner being announced in July.
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• $2,500 scholarship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and a passion for the legal field.
• The deadline for submitting applications is June 21, 2023.
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• Be currently enrolled as a second, third, or fourth year law student in good standing
• Have a demonstrated connection to the San Joaquin Valley, as well as a desire to practice law in Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, or Tulare County; and
• Be able to attend the annual Fresno County Young Lawyer Hopper Luncheon on October 10, 2024, in Fresno, California.
• The deadline for submitting applications is September 30,  2024.
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Create a 30 to 60-second video about the challenges that have shaped you into the person you are today.
• Deadline: July 15, 2024.
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• $2,500 scholarship award.
• Create a 30 to 60-second video describing how a traumatic car accident influenced your life.
• Deadline: July 15, 2024.
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• $2,500 scholarship award.
• 500 to 1,000 Word Essay regarding, “how a traumatic car accident experience has influenced your life and determined your future prospects in the work field.”
• Deadline: July 15, 2024.
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• $2,000 scholarship award.
• Each candidate must be a law student or recent graduate who has
  successfully completed at least one year of law school.
• Strong preference will be given to residents of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera,
  Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare or Tuolumne Counties.
• Deadline: January 15, 2025.
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• For the scholarship application, click here.

• $2,500 scholarship award.
• 500 Word Essay regarding, “your first job, the reason why you took it, and how the job later translated into your desire to pursue a career in law.”
• Deadline: December 15, 2023.
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Write an essay on the topic of  “The Intersection of Law and Technology: How Should the Legal System Adapt to Emerging Challenges?”
• Deadline: December 31, 2024.
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• $5,000 scholarship award.
• Create a 30 to 60-second video addressing, “What is an attorney’s moral responsibility in the application of the law?”
• Deadline: August 15, 2024.
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Short essay explaining what you plan to do with your law degree and how society will benefit.
• Deadline: August 31 annually.
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• 400-600 word essay describing your aspirations for utilizing your law degree and how you aim to contribute positively to society with your legal expertise.
• Deadline: December 31, 2024.
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• $2,500 scholarship award.
• Create a 30 to 60-second video PSA intended to discourage young drivers from using their cell phones behind the wheel.
• Deadline: July 15, 2024.
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• $3,000 scholarship award.
• Deadline: November 1, 2023
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• $1,000 USD bi-annually
• The scholarships deadline for each applicant to apply is September 15 and January 15 of each year.
• Here is a link to our scholarship page where students can apply.

• $2,500 scholarship award.
• Essay regarding, “How can financial literacy empower individuals to make informed decisions about their money and achieve long-term financial stability?”
• Deadline: December 15, 2024.
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• $2,500 scholarship award.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Write a 1,000 word essay on reckless behavior among teenagers an propose a set of solutions
• Deadline:  August 15, 2024
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• $500 scholarship award.
• Essay Topic: Rising E-Scooter Use: Addressing Safety and Liability in Urban Environments. See scholarship webpage for details.
• Deadline: December 31, 2024.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• “Explain how the role of artificial intelligence is shaping legal proceedings including, the impact of AI on legal proceedings, examining its potential benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations.”
• Deadline: December 31, 2024.
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• The first-place recipient will receive $5,000.  The second-place recipient will receive $2,500.  The third-place recipient will receive $1,000.
• The reasons why the applicant believes that she or she should receive the OC ABOTA scholarship.
• A discussion on one of the following topics: The importance of the Jury Trial in our justice system or the importance of civility in the legal profession.
• The applicant shall submit his or her curriculum vitae.
• The applicant must submit proof of Orange County residency (including but not limited to a California driver’s license, lease agreement and/or utility bill)
• The applicant will participate in an interview with members of the OC ABOTA Board. The interview may take place in person or electronically based on an assessment of then existing circumstances.
• Deadline:  December 6, 2024. 
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• For the application, click here.

• $500 scholarship award.
• Essay Topic: Medical Malpractice in Telehealth: Navigating Legal, Ethical, and Technological Challenges in Remote Healthcare Delivery. See scholarship webpage for details.
• Deadline: December 31, 2024.
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Create a video detailing your experience with elder abuse and/or neglect.
• Deadline: April 1,  2025.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• Students will need to write an essay, max 1500 words.
• Deadline: July 31 annually.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• Essay Topic: “How will medical malpractice law be affected by the increasing frequency of telemedicine? Will proving liability for malpractice become more difficult, easier, or remain unchanged? Explain.”
• Deadline: July 31 annually. 
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• $2,500 scholarship award.
• To enter, write a 500-word thoughtful essay about the How Important Is Asset Allocation and Diversification To Investors Today? 
• Applicants must be enrolled in your school as of the start of the fall 2023 semester.
• Deadline: December 1, 2024. 
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Create a 30 to 60-second video discussing the impacts social media and other digital platforms have had on the legal field.
• Deadline: July 31, 2024.
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• $1,215 scholarship award.
• Deadline: December 15 annually.
• The essay should be no more than seven (7) paragraphs and 750 words.
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• $2,500 scholarship award.
•  Student must create a one to two-minute video on what their ideal educational and/or professional journey would look like.
• Deadline November 15, 2024
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