College of Law and Public Service Scholarships

• Preference for 2L, 3L and 4L students
• Demonstrated outstanding potential as a litigator

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

• $3,500 scholarship award.
• Three pages or 500 word essay (see attachment for details).
• Deadline: January 15, 2024
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• 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

• Applicants that are selected for the ChangeLawyers 3L Next Gen Scholarship will receive a $5,000 cash award.
• At this time, all scholarship recipients will be required to attend an all-day event in the Los Angeles area, to receive their scholarship. The date for this event is tentatively scheduled for April 20, 2023.
• This application will close on February 28th, 2023, at Midnight. Applications must be fully submitted by this deadline. There will be no exceptions or extensions provided.
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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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• $500 scholarship award.
• 1,500 word essay regarding, “Should a homeowner/business owner be held liable if someone slips and falls on their property on a snowy day? Why or why not?”
• Deadline: December 31, 2023.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• 1,500 word essay regarding “With more and more self-driving cars on the road, who should be liable when an accident occurs? The manufacturer or driver? Please explain.”
• Deadline: December 31, 2023.
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• Three scholarship prizes for the top three essay submissions.
• First place: $750; second place $ 500; third place $250.
• Clean Energy Scholarship Contest deadline: June 1, 2023.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• Essay Topic: What are some of the challenges presented by the lack of access to justice, what is the impact upon our justice system, and what are the most feasible possible solutions to address this issue?
• Deadline: December 31, 2023.
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Scholarships and Resources for Hispanic and LatinX Students

• Must have a 3.0 GPA.
• 500 word essay describing, The biggest financial challenges of the modern world.
• $1,500 scholarship award.
• Deadline: October 15, 2023.
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• Submit an essay regarding “Ensuring Equal Voting Rights for All.”
• Submit essay by May 1, 2023.
• First place $750; second place $500; third place $250.
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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 that describes how the student plans to help others in their career.
• Deadline: June 15, 2022, 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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• This scholarship is open to any student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. This includes students that have been accepted and have committed to attend a specific college or university next semester.
• Deadline to complete your application must be received using the form below by September 15 and January 15 of each year.
• Submit ALL of the following using the form below:
• Resume
• 600 to 1000 word essay on the Assigned Topic (See below).
• Academic transcript
• College or University Letter of Acceptance (Not required if you provide current college transcripts.)
• For more information and application, click here

• $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: December 15, 2023.
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Essay Topic: 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue.
• Deadline: February 29, 2024.
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• $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.
• Deadline to apply: August 31, 2023; winner announced September 7, 2023.
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• $2,000 scholarship.
• The deadline for application and video is July 15, 2023.
• Have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Eligible applicants must create an original PSA intended to discourage young drivers from using their cell phones behind the wheel.

• $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, 2023.
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• $500 scholarship award.
• 1,500 word essay regarding “Personal injury lawyers are leaders in community safety initiatives. True or false? Please explain your answer.”
• Deadline: December 31, 2023.
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• $5,000 scholarship award; $2,500 scholarship award; and $1,000 scholarship award.
• Click here for scholarship criteria.
• Deadline: December 08, 2023.
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• $1,000 scholarship award.
• Create a video detailing your experience with elder abuse and/or neglect.
• Deadline: December 29, 2023.
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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: Topic of applicant’s choice, related to an area of law that interests them. Essays should be between one and three pages in length.
• Deadline: December 15, 2023.
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• $1,215 scholarship award.
• Deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.
• The essay should be no more than seven (7) paragraphs and 750 words.
• For more information and to apply, click here