Outside Scholarships
Unless otherwise indicated, please visit the scholarship’s website for applications and deadlines.
- AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
- American Bar Association Legal Opportunity Scholarship
- The American Association for Justice Law Student Scholarships
- Arent Fox Diversity Scholarship
- Attorney Ken Nugent Legal Scholarships
- Benton County Bar Association Scholarship
- FDCC Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship
- HBNA Legal Education Fund
- MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson Jr. Scholarship Program
- Washington County Bar Association Award
- Students will be notified each semester through MyLaw when this scholarship application process opens.
- Judge John R. Brown Award
- MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program
- NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
- NAMWOLF Pipeline Diversity Scholarship
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Scholarship
- Rizio Liberty Lipinsky Lawyer Scholarship
- Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholarship
- The Snell and Wilmer Fellowship for Advancement and Resources
- Trial LawHER Scholarship
- 2020 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship
- The Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program Emergency Grants
- Zelle Diversity in Law Scholarship
Financial Resources for DACA Students
College level students without citizenship or legal permanent status of the United States are not eligible for Federal Aid due to immigration status. However, there are a myriad of scholarships offered by multiple organizations. Listed below are only a selected few of these resources. Note: Be aware of the due date for scholarships.
Scholarships A-Z A useful resource to find a wide array of scholarships for all students regardless of immigration status. Scholarships can be organized by DACA qualified.
Ready. Set. Grad. This website was recently launched and has information to help students who are undocumented with steps starting in 6th grade through college.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships available to Hispanic students.
United We Dream Scholarships and funds for undocumented students.
America Dream Award Individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) encouraged to apply.
Mensa Foundation College Scholarship Program Scholarships offered by Mensa with no residency or citizenship required.
Mexican American Dream Scholarship Provides scholarships to outstanding students who are immigrants or of immigrant descent and pursuing higher education.
Writing Competitions
Students can win monetary prizes and a chance to be published through various writing competitions.
Companion Animal Law Writing Contest
More information on the American Kennel Club Website or on the Animal Law Writing Contest Facebook page
Deadline: Annually in November
Subject: A paper addressing one of two prompts (see link above) relating to animal law.
- First Place: $2,500
- Second Place: $500
American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers (ACCFSL) Writing Competition
More information on the ACCFSL Website
Deadline: Annually in December
Subject: A publishable book, article, or case note on any aspect of U.S. consumer financial services law.
- First Place: $5,000
- Second Place: $3,500
- Third Place: $1,500
Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Writing Competition
More information on the Grammy/ELI website
Deadline: Annually in January
Subject: A paper identifying and researching a proposed solution on a compelling legal issue confronting the music industry.
- First Place: $10,000 and two tickets to the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards (check website for additional prizes)
- Two (2) Runners-Up: $2,500 each
Louis Jackson Memorial National Student Writing Competition in Employment and Labor Law
More information on the Chicago Kent Law Website
Deadline: Annually in January
Subject: A paper on any topic relating to the law governing the workplace, such as employment law, labor law, employee benefits, or employee discrimination.
- First Place: $3,000
- Two (2) Runners-Up - $1,000 each
American Indian Law Review Writing Competition
More information on the University of Oklahoma College of Law website
Deadline: Annually in February
Subject: A paper on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples.
- First Place: $1,000 and publication by the American Indian Law Review
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $250
Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition
More information on the Public Citizen website
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Subject: An essay addressing various aspects of court secrecy
- First Place: $5,000
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Law Student Writing Competition
More information on the College ofLabor and Employment Law website
Deadline: Annually in June
Subject: A paper on current and relevant topics of labor and employment law.
- First Place: $3,000
- Second Place: $1,000
- Third Place: $500
National Law Review Monthly Law Student Writing Competition
More information on the National Law Review website
Deadline: Last day of each month
Subject: Please see competition details for a list of suggested topics
- Monthly Grand Prize: Publication on the National Law Review website
