Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: May 1, 2027
Overview: Blass Law PLLC awards one scholarship each year to a student who submits the most persuasive essay about a specific problem in the American criminal justice system. The award is open to students at different education levels and is intended to support their education.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled at, or hold a written offer of admission to, an accredited U.S. college, university, graduate school, or law school
- Will be enrolled during the 2027–2028 academic year
- Employees of Blass Law PLLC and their immediate family members are not eligible
- No minimum GPA, residency requirement, or law/criminal justice major is required
Application Requirements:
- Complete the application form on the scholarship webpage
- Submit an original essay of 750–1,000 words answering the prompt about a specific criminal justice rule, statute, or courtroom practice in your state, a proposed change, and the strongest argument against that change
- Upload the essay as a PDF or Word document, with your name and essay title on the first page
For more information, visit the website at: https://www.blasslaw.com/scholarship/