Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This scholarship celebrates those pivotal moments of courage—when someone finds the strength to speak up, defend another, or create change that lasts. Whether it was standing firm in the face of adversity or helping a peer find their voice, we want to honor the advocates who are already shaping tomorrow’s justice system.
Benefits
The winner will receive $1,000 to use toward their schooling expenses.
Eligibility
They invite applications from students who meet the following requirements:
- Law students, pre-law students, or aspiring law students planning to attend an accredited law school in the United States for the Fall 2026 semester.
- Individuals who have demonstrated courage, advocacy, or leadership that made a meaningful difference—personally, academically, or within their community.
- Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
American
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Jun 2026
Applicants must submit the following materials:
Essay Submission, 750 to 1,000 words
Share your story of courage. Tell us about a time you stood up for yourself or someone else, fought for what was right, or turned a challenge into a catalyst for change.
Proof of Enrollment or Intent to Enroll
Current students: submit an official transcript or enrollment letter. Aspiring students: submit proof of acceptance or intent to apply to a law or pre-law program.
Resume or CV
Highlighting your academic achievements, community service, and advocacy work.
All applications must be submitted prior to the deadline of 11:59PM on June 1, 2026.
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