Making Law School Affordable: Scholarships for August 2023
Most law school applicants are worried about how they will finance their Juris Doctor. This concern is completely valid, as law school can be very expensive. However, one way you can reduce the cost of law school is through scholarships. Many students are offered merit-based or, less likely, need-based scholarships from law schools they apply to; however, you should also be sure apply to external scholarships for your best chance at paying less for law school.
External scholarships are typically one-time financial awards given by social organizations, law firms, or businesses. If you’re looking in August 2023, there are several external scholarship deadlines coming up soon. This is a great opportunity to receive funding for your law school journey! Additionally, several of these scholarships are available to students who are currently in law school as well as JD applicants.
Check out our list of scholarships below!
Nancy L. Carvey Scholarship: The Carvey Law Firm is based in Florida and specializes in disability law cases. They are offering various scholarships for students enrolled or accepted into a higher education program. Students must submit an essay describing their education plans and why the scholarship should be awarded to them. There will be three scholarships awarded. The first place winner will receive $1000, the second place winner will receive $750, and the third place winner will receive $500. All applications must be submitted by August 1st, 2023. Students can click here to apply.
The Poulos and Coates Law School Scholarship Contest offers one financial award worth $2,500. Applicants must write an essay about what justice means to them and provide proof of enrollment at an ABA accredited law school. Applicants can find more information here and all submissions are due by August 1st, 2023.
The Pines Federal Employment Firm is offering a scholarship for future lawyers interested in government law. Applicants must answer the question: Why do you want to become a civil servant, federal employee, or federal employment attorney? The winner will receive a $1000 scholarship. Applicants may be outgoing high school seniors, current college/law students, or students enrolled in trade school. The application closes on August 1st, 2023. Click here to learn more.
The Platta Law Firm specializes in personal injury law. The firm is offering a scholarship for high school or college students that have a medical record of a disability. Applications are due by August 4th, 2023 and the winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Click here to apply.
The Courage to Grow Scholarship is seeking 2L applicants who intend to practice management-side employment law in Florida. Applicants must identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in law. Additionally, applicants who received a diversity law scholarship for another law firm will not be considered. The scholarship is worth $5,000 and all applications are due on August 31, 2023. Click here to apply.
The Masala Law Group is offering a scholarship to all students with a lifelong hobby. Students who apply must record a video answering the following questions: What would you consider to be your lifelong hobby? How have you maintained this hobby despite other life priorities? How has this hobby helped you in other areas of life? All video submissions must be three minutes or less. Additionally, the deadline to apply is August 31st, 2023. You can learn more and apply here.
Final Thoughts
We hope that you find this list helpful and consider applying to a few of these scholarships. Make sure to check our blog frequently for updated scholarship information.
If you are interested in scholarship research and support options, learn more about our one-on-one consulting plans! Additionally, signing up for one of our private consulting packages gives you the chance to get each part of your application reviewed by our team of admisisons experts. You can learn more about our consulting options here!
If you have any questions about scholarships, how we can support you, or the law school application process in general, don’t hesitate to reach out at hello@smontgomeryconsulting.com.
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