South Texas College of Law Houston annually provides more than $4 million in scholarships, grants, and awards. These funds include those that are established by alumni, individuals, organizations, and foundations are awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, and/or more specific criteria.
Scholarship Opportunities
Students are encouraged to search for scholarships outside of STCL Houston. Below is also a list of organizations who have annual scholarships. Students are encouraged to utilize scholarship search engines and community organizations for additional outside scholarship opportunities.
The below scholarships are awarded annually from STCL Houston. Students will be emailed when they open.
- 3L Class Gift Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Alex Silverman Memorial Scholarship
- ALI CLE Scholarship and Leadership Award
- AMICUS Endowed Scholarship
- Bob Casey Endowed Scholarship
- Charles R. “Bob” Dunn Endowed Scholarship
- Charles Weigel II Tort Scholarship
- Charlie Price Memorial Scholarship
- Christopher Breen Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Claire Ruskin Mudge Endowed Scholarship
- Commander Steve Bozeman, JACG (Ret.) Scholarship for Veterans
- Darlene and Mac A. Greco Jr. Endowed Scholarship
- Darryl M. Burman Scholarship Fund
- David V. Wilson II ’93 Endowed Scholarship
- Dean’s Citizenship Award
- Dean’s Outstanding Advocate Award
- Dean’s Recognition for Extraordinary Service Award
- Dean’s Student Advocacy Service Award
- Dick H. Gregg Endowed Scholarship
- Dick Hoskins Gregg Endowed Scholarship
- Dickerson-Moore Humanitarian Award
- Don D. Jordan – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Endowed Scholarship
- Don Sepolio Scholarship
- Edgar E. Townes Endowed Scholarship in Memorial of George T. Barrow and W.J. Williamson
- Elaine A. Carlson Scholarship for Texas Judicial Clerkships
- Elizabeth A. Dennis Endowed Scholarship
- Elizabeth A. Dennis Langdell Scholar Award
- Elizabeth P. and Harold R. Williams Foundation Scholarship
- Erin Hunter Patterson Scholarship
- Evelyn M. Roberts Endowed Scholarship
- Florence Jane Yount Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- Frank T. Abraham Distinguished Endowed Scholarship for Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Garland R. Walker Memorial Scholarship
- George Fred Rhodes, Sr. ’54 Scholarship
- Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable Scholarship (GHBER)
- Harry L. Reed Memorial Scholarship
- Hays Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Award
- Helen B. Jenkins Probate and Estate Law Annual Scholarship
- Honorable Michael H. Schneider, Jr., Animal Law Society Award
- Howard F. Warren Endowed Scholarship
- Hyman L. Slohm Memorial Scholarship
- Imogen S Papadopoulos ’84 Annual Scholarship
- J. Chad and Rebecca Parker Annual Scholarship
- Jack C. Ogg Scholarship
- James Michael “Mike” Anderson ’82
- James Michael “Mike” Anderson ’82 Endowed Scholarship
- Jeff E. Rusk ’83 Advocacy Scholarship Fund
- Jim Alfini/Hans Lawton Award
- Joe M. Green, Jr. Scholarship
- John F. Ensle Award in Evidence
- John S. Holleman Scholarship
- Joscelyn Wilder Scholarship Fund
- Judge and Mrs. Bert Tunks Endowed Scholarship
- Judge Bob W. Robertson Endowed Scholarship
- Kenesha L. Starling Scholarship for Minority and Second Career Students
- Kenneth Fountain Endowed Scholarship
- Lizbeth Parham Matthews Scholarship
- Lylene Pilkenton Scholarship Award
- Lyndon B. Johnson Civil Rights Award
- MABATX Foundation Scholarship
- Melissa Moon Memorial Scholarship
- Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Award
- Pamela E. George Family Law Award
- Pamela E. George Family Law Scholarship
- Pamela George honoring Benny Agosto ’95
- Peterson-Hewitt Scholarship Fund
- Richard J. Graving Award in International Law
- Ryan Euan ’11 Memorial Award
- Sam and Ruth Gross Memorial Scholarship
- Sandra DeGraw Scholarship Endowment
- Susan Anderson and Richard H. Anderson Jr. ’82
- Susan Anderson and Richard H. Anderson Jr. ’82 Endowed
- Susan Scoble Scholarship Award
- The E.J. Salcines “Pass it On” Scholarship Fund
- The Joe Allen Hughey Memorial Scholarship
- The Marina and Bernardino Agosto, Sr., Award
- Thomas Justin Treece Memorial Scholarship
- Thomas M. Gregory Part-time Students Scholarship
- Tobin A. Sparling Endowed Scholarship
- Vinson and Elkins Public Interest Scholarship
- Willard and Anne Levin Foundation Endowed Scholarship
- William A. Allen Endowed Scholarship
- William F. Woods III & Anne R. Woods Endowed Scholarship
- William J. Steeger Scholarship Fund
South Texas College of Law Houston is committed to helping make higher education affordable to our students. In this section, you will find a list of NATIONAL scholarships that may be of interest to you. If you apply for and receive an award, please let the Financial Aid Office know. In addition, during your time at South Texas College of Law Houston, the Financial Aid Office will make additional scholarship opportunities available to students.
Description:
The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law
Criteria:
Awardees receive a full scholarship to Attend the Program of Advanced Studies of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Participants must hold a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) or equivalent. Participants have the flexibility to choose any subject related to the assigned topic. The essay has to be a legal article.
Application Deadline:
February
Description:
A writing contest accepting essays to be judged on research, choice of topic, writing style, originality, and contribution to the literature available on the topic
Criteria:
JD Students
Application Deadline:
January
Description:
This scholarship is open to all first and second year African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and biracial AAJ Law Student Members who (1) demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through extensive involvement in AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities; (2) expresses a desire to represent victims; (3) exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy; (4) shows a financial need for the scholarship
Criteria:
First- and second-year African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American and biracial AAJ Law Student Members
Application Deadline:
(Opens) February
Description:
The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it. This scholarship is traditionally given to a female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a plaintiffs’ lawyer or criminal defense lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.
Criteria:
Annually awarded to a rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program)
Application Deadline:
(Opens) February
Description:
George A. Strait Minority Scholarships are awarded annually to college graduates with meaningful law library experience who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines, are degree candidates in an accredited library or law school, and who intend to have a career in law librarianship. Applicants must show evidence of financial need
Criteria:
Minority, plan to pursue career as law librarian.
Application Deadline:
On or before April 1
Description:
Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the workforce. Special consideration is given to women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields
Criteria:
Female, U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident, most recent degree received on or before June 30, 2007, AAUW member & Minorities given special consideration
Application Deadline:
Opens August, Deadline December
Description:
Various scholarships available to students who are visually impaired
Criteria:
Legally blind, Needs-based
Application Deadline:
Opens August, Closes December
Description:
The funds for this program come from the earnings of the Littleton-Griswold Fund. Only members of the Association are eligible to apply. The grants are intended to further research in progress and may be used for travel to a library or archive, for microfilms, photographs, or photocopying-a list of purposes that is meant to be merely illustrative, not exhaustive (other expenses, such as child care, can be included). Preference will be given to those with specific research needs, such as the completion of a project or completion of a discrete segment thereof
Criteria:
Member of the American Historical Association and research in American history or general field of law and society
Application Deadline:
September
Description:
The AIGC administers this loan for the Bureau of Indian Education which will be paid back at the rate of one year of service for one year of funding.
Criteria:
Enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native group holding a 3.0 GPA
Application Deadline:
January
Description:
APAGS scholarships are available to graduate student members of APAGS who are enrolled at least halftime as a student in good standing at a regionally accredited university. If you are a student affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and are in a masters or doctoral program, you are automatically a member of APAGS.
Criteria:
If you are a student affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and are in a masters or doctoral program, you are automatically a member of APAGS.
Application Deadline:
September
Description:
The mission of the AAIA, as approved by our board of directors, is to promote the welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting efforts to: sustain and perpetuate their cultures and languages; protect their sovereignty, constitutional, legal and human rights, and natural resources; and improve their health, education, and economic and community development
Criteria:
American Indian (1/4), live in the U.S., and be a full-time graduate school student
Application Deadline:
August
Description:
Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and philanthropic potential, a strong commitment to the profession, and/or the ability to overcome difficult obstacles. Involvement in programs that highlight advancement or support of women in the legal profession and in the community, and participation in community outreach programs will also be considered. Financial need is a factor.
Criteria:
Any current second or third-year female law student currently enrolled at a law school in Houston, Texas who has earned at least 30 credit hours is eligible to apply.
Application Deadline:
January
Description:
The Baumgartner Law Firm is a top-rated personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas, and takes great pride in giving back to the community. It is our hope that the Baumgartner Law Firm Scholarship will help a needy student achieve a top-notch legal education. The Baumgartner Law Firm is pleased to offer an annual law student scholarship to individuals to who are enrolled at an accredited Law School in the US
Criteria:
In order to apply, applicant must be enrolled at an accredited law school. This scholarship will be awarded based on need and commitment to helping others
Application Deadline:
August
Description:
The Beta Theta Pi Foundation awards various scholarships on the basis of merit through the application process associated with each scholarship.
Criteria:
N/A
Application Deadline:
August
Description:
In order to participate in the contest, applicants must submit a 500-600 word essay answering the following question as an attachment (.doc / .docx) to lorussoscholarship@yahoo.com by 12/15/17, 9am PST.
Although there are Federal and State laws that require cities to build and maintain safe roads and highways, thousands of people are hurt or killed each year on U.S. roads and highways due to poor road quality and conditions. Based on your research, what are the most common road conditions that contribute to car accidents?
Criteria:
Applicants should also submit the following information in the body of their submission email:
Their name, address, phone number, and date of birth
Their parents contact information, if the applicant is under 18 years old
The name of the institution they plan on attending
The course of study they plan to pursue
Once the application deadline has passed, the essays will be reviewed and judged based on the following criteria:
Responsiveness to the question
Grammar and style
Thoughtfulness and originality
The persuasiveness of the arguments presented
Proper use of citations
Application Deadline:
December
Description:
Binder & Associates is awarding a $1500 scholarship to one qualified student who plans to become an attorney. Pre law undergraduates and students entering law school anywhere in the United States are eligible. The scholarship is meant to help defray the costs of tuition or other related expenses.
Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Citizens of the United States, or legal residents who are authorized to work
Accepted into a U.S. university as a pre law undergraduate or attending law school
Planning to enroll in courses during Fall 2018
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Requirements:
As a part of the application process, interested students must submit the following:
Resume
1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue
A complete copy of school transcripts
Proof of acceptance from a U.S. school
Proof you legally reside in the U.S. (birth certificate, permanent resident card, passport – Social Security Cards will not be accepted
Application Deadline:
February
Description:
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. Gruber scholarships are for one year only but recipients can reapply and receive the award up to four times.
Criteria:
Spouses and dependent children of blinded veterans are eligible. The blinded veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse or child to receive a scholarship.
Application Deadline:
April
Description:
Brown, PC is now accepting applications for the firm’s National Business Law Scholarship, a $500 stipend that will be awarded to a second or third year U.S. law student with a demonstrated interest in business law.
Criteria:
Any ABA accredited law school student
Application Deadline:
August
Description:
Fellows include women and men in such fields as public service, education, government, health, business, engineering, architecture, science, farming, forestry, law, trade unions, law enforcement, journalism and social work. Fellowships range in length from two months to 18 months, and are required to be completed within 36 months of the mandatory start date.
Criteria:
U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 24 years or older at the application deadline date; have lived and worked for at least one continuous year immediately prior to the application deadline in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or one of the 23 sovereign nations that shares the same geographic area with these states.
Application Deadline:
May, Reference Letter Deadline April
Description:
The purpose of the CCBA Law Student Scholarship is to encourage and provide financial assistance to a deserving student from Cameron County who is enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school. In 2015 and 2016, the law student scholarship recipient received a $2,500.00 award
Criteria:
Former resident of Cameron County now in attendance of an ABA accredited law school
Application Deadline:
March
Description:
In your own words, tell us what was the single best piece of advice, or information you have received in your life, and describe the impact it has made on your life to this point.
Criteria:
Law student accepted to attend or currently attending an accredited law school in the U.S. U.S. Citizen 18 years or older. Applicants may not be current or past employees of Chapman LLC or be directly related to a current employee
Application Deadline:
November
Description:
CHCI’s Scholarship program provides financial assistance to increase graduation rates among Latino students in post-secondary education. This scholarship opportunity is for Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
Criteria:
Active community service; U.S. citizen/permanent resident; full-time student; financial need; good writing skills
Application Deadline:
August
Description:
The American Constitution Society welcomes all papers furthering and promoting a progressive vision of the Constitution, law, and public policy. Entrants are encouraged to view this topic broadly, and we welcome submissions on a variety of substantive areas. Examples of possible topics include: access to the courts, civil liberties, consumer rights, disability rights, freedom of speech, GLBT rights, human rights,
immigration, labor law, money in judicial elections, voting and the political process, privacy, protection of health, safety, the environment, racial equality, religion, second amendment and guns, separation of powers and federalism, and women’s reproductive rights and reproductive freedom. Papers will be judged on their effective use, analysis, and/or expansion of progressive legal scholarship. The judging committee will include federal judges and leading academics. The student authors of the top three papers will receive special recognition at the 2017 ACS National Convention and a cash prize for their work. The top paper will receive an offer of publication in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law.
Criteria:
ligibility: Any full-time or part-time law student currently enrolled in a J.D., LL.M. or S.J.D. program at a United States law school is eligible to participate. Only one entry per student is permitted. Multiple
submissions will result in disqualification. All entrants must be a student member of the national American Constitution Society for Law and Policy. You may join online at www.ACSLaw.org/join .
Content: Papers will be judged on their effective use, analysis, and/or expansion of progressive legal scholarship. Submissions may focus on one specific area of the law, legal theory, or jurisprudence, or may
broadly cover multiple areas or major themes, so long as the submission as a whole relates to the topic. Possible topics include – but are not limited to – access to the courts, civil liberties, consumer rights,
disability rights, freedom of speech, GLBT rights, human rights, immigration, labor law, money in judicial elections, voting and the political process, privacy, protection of health, safety, and the environment, racial equality, religion, second amendment and guns, separation of powers and federalism, and women’s reproductive rights and freedom. Please do not put your name or other identifying information anywhere in your paper; only the submission form should have your name
Application Deadline:
February
Description:
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education
Criteria:
Law Student, 3.25 minimum GPA
Application Deadline:
Opens August, application deadline February
Description:
The DDR Lawyers Legal Scholarship by Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum LLP is a recurring scholarship worth $1500 designed to help one law student with their tuition costs.
All eligible students are welcome to apply.
Criteria:
Admitted to an accredited laws school in the U.S.
3.5 or higher GPA
Completed application
500-600 word original essay on what you hope to achieve in your legal career if awarded this scholarship
Transcript
Resume
Application Deadline:
Annually January 31
South Texas College of Law Houston is committed to helping make higher education affordable to our students. In this section, you will find a list of STATE scholarships that may be of interest to you. If you apply for and receive an award, please let the Financial Aid Office know. In addition, during your time at South Texas College of Law Houston, the Financial Aid Office will make additional scholarship opportunities available to students.
Scholarship Amount:
1st- $10,000 2nd- $5,000 3rd- $3,000
Description:
The Award is in recognition of excellence in legal writing in American Law Schools.
Criteria:
Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States seeking a J.D. or LL.B degree is eligible to submit a paper for the Award.
Application Deadline:
January 2022
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000
Description:
The Christensen Law Firm Scholarship is a recurring scholarship worth $2000 designed to help one incoming 1L or continuing law student with their tuition costs.
Criteria:
1L or continuing student at an accredited law school in the U.S.
3.5 or higher GPA
Application Deadline:
May 31, 2023
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000
Description:
The Dallas Hispanic Law Foundation invites first and second year law students to apply for the DHLF Judicial Internship Program. Judges from Dallas area civil and criminal courts will be participating.
Criteria:
Applicants must have completed first-year law school courses from an accredited law school, including civil procedure, legal research and legal writing courses.
Application Deadline:
February
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Description:
A scholarship devoted to creating a diverse and stimulating work environment. It is our goal to help encourage women and minorities to enter the practice of intellectual property law in Texas. This year, to help advance our goal, our firm will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a woman and/or minority law student interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property law. Applicants must be in good academic standing, and be eligible to sit for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Bar.
Criteria:
Academic performance in law school, demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in intellectual property law. Participation in extracurricular activities both inside and outside law school, in particular, those activities that encourage other women and/or minorities to advance their education
Application Deadline:
November 12, 2017
Upon receiving a scholarship, students should instruct the donor to mail scholarship funds to the below address. The donor must include the student’s name, student ID, and term/year in which the funds should be applied to.
South Texas College of Law Houston
Attn: Student Services
1303 San Jacinto
Houston, TX 77002
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the reporting process for donors. Within a month of the beginning of class, students will receive an e-mail explaining the process. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Darcy Douglas, Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Engagement at (713) 646-1803 or ddouglas@stcl.edu. All entering students are considered for merit scholarships based on their undergraduate performance and LSAT score. Please contact the Admissions Office at 713-646-1810 or at admissions@stcl.edu for more information on these scholarships.
