Akron Law Announcements

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: December 28, 2026

Overview: The Immigration Legal Advisors Dreams Without Borders Scholarship supports law students from immigrant families who are committed to making meaningful contributions to immigration law and policy. The scholarship provides $1,000 to assist with tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must come from an immigrant family.
• Must demonstrate a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States.
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient.

Application Requirements:

• Proof of enrollment at an accredited law school, such as an acceptance letter, enrollment letter, or class schedule.
• Contact information.
• A 500-word essay or two-minute video essay responding to the scholarship prompt: What areas of immigration law do you feel could be improved? How would these improvements positively affect the lives of immigrants interested in coming to America?
• Applications must be submitted through the official scholarship application page.

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.immigrationabogado.com/scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Overview: The McSwain Rapp Law Helping Hand Scholarship recognizes students who have made a positive impact through public service. This scholarship provides $1,000 to one student each semester who has dedicated time to serving their community within the last three years.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have an established record of public service within the last three years.
• Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university within the United States.
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online scholarship application.
• A resume.
• An academic transcript.
• An essay of approximately 500 words discussing the applicant’s public service, why they chose that service, and how it has impacted them and their community.
• Applications must be submitted through the scholarship application page.

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.mcswainrapplaw.com/scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: February 15, 2027

Overview: The Duncan Family Law Future Attorneys Scholarship supports students who plan to pursue a career in the legal field. This annual scholarship provides $1,000 to assist with tuition and other qualified educational expenses for students enrolled in a pre-law undergraduate program or accredited U.S. law school during the Fall 2026 academic term.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully authorized to study in the United States.
• Must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a pre-law undergraduate program or an accredited U.S. law school.
• Must be scheduled to attend school during the Fall 2026 semester.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Application Requirements:

• Current resume.
• Academic transcripts, official or unofficial.
• Proof of acceptance or enrollment at an accredited U.S. college or law school.
• A 1–3 page, double-spaced essay discussing the applicant’s interest in the legal field and how they plan to use a legal education to positively impact individuals, families, or their community.
• All applications must be submitted electronically through the official application form.

For more information, visit the website at: https://duncanfamilylaw.com/scholarship/

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

Overview: The CaseGen.ai 2026 Scholarship Program supports students who have demonstrated academic excellence, integrity, and potential in their chosen field. This annual scholarship provides $1,000 to assist with tuition and related educational expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be accepted into an accredited U.S. university as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Must plan to enroll in courses in Fall 2026.
• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online scholarship application.
• A 1–3 page essay responding to the scholarship prompt.
• Application materials must be submitted through the scholarship application page.

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.casegen.ai/scholarship/

Scholarship Amount: $1,500

Application Deadline: December 21, 2026

Overview: The Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship provides financial assistance to law students who are pursuing legal careers focused on justice, civil rights, and employment discrimination. The scholarship supports students who are committed to building a strong future for the legal community.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be enrolled in an accredited law school
• Must be interested in representing plaintiffs in civil rights or employment discrimination cases

Application Requirements:

• Proof of enrollment, such as an acceptance letter, letter of admission, or class schedule
• Consent to publish the applicant’s video submission if selected as the winner
• A 3–5 minute video submitted as a URL answering the scholarship prompt

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.fightsforright.com/scholarship