Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Wind Law, LLC is excited to announce its annual scholarship for students planning to attend school in the fall of 2025-26 as either a pre-law undergraduate or a first-year law student. The $1,000 scholarship aims to assist with expenses for students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

Eligibility Criteria:

• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
• Accepted and planning to attend school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in fall 2025-26
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Requirements (Due by March 15, 2026):

• Completed resume
• One to three-page typed essay on a topic of the applicant’s choice related to their intended area of law
• Complete school transcripts
• Acceptance letter from a U.S. school
• Proof of legal residency in the U.S. (e.g., birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card)

Award Details:

• $1,000 scholarship for tuition and related expenses
• Payment made directly to the recipient
• Recipient must submit receipts in accordance with IRS regulations
• Notification of selection by April 1, 2026

Application Deadline:

• Submit completed applications through the form at their website by March 15, 2026.

Application Site:

Scholarship Application – Wind Law, LLC

Meet Your Benefactor

Brad Micklin, lead attorney and managing partner at The Micklin Law Group, LLC, is a family law attorney who focuses on fathers and men’s rights. Brad received his B.A. from Temple University in Pennsylvania before attending Widener University of Law in Delaware. Brad’s education has afforded him a successful and fulfilling career that otherwise may not have been possible, so he understands the difference an education can make.

Brad offers a twice-yearly needs-based scholarship opportunity to motivated students who may need a little financial assistance to obtain their degree. One scholarship will be awarded for spring and fall semester each year. Brad hopes that, through this scholarship, he can help members of the next generation make their mark on society.

Eligibility Requirements

The award is granted two times per year and is needs-based. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited college in the United States.

Award

The scholarship provides two $1,000 awards; one per semester to different students.

Scholarship Deadline

The current scholarship deadline is December 31, 2025 for Spring semester 2026. The award recipient will be notified of their selection by January 31st, 2026. Awards will be announced by February 15, 2026 (for Fall Semester 2025). The award winner’s essay and photo will be published on our website.

Submission Information

To apply, please complete our online application. All application materials must be received by the deadlines in order to be considered for the scholarship.

The Stark County Bar Association offers a Legal Scholarship.  

Consideration is given to the following: 

•   Students enrolled or accepted as a full or part-time student at an educational institution   accredited to award a Juris Doctorate degree; 

•   Students pursuing a course of study designed to result in a Juris Doctorate degree; and  

•   Students in good academic standing in Law School or in prior academic work, as  determined by the Scholarship  Committee. 

The Scholarship Committee also gives priority consideration to students with demonstrated financial need; students from the Stark County area; and students likely to pursue a law career in the Stark County area. 

Stark Community Foundation administers our Scholarship, and the Scholarship Application may be found on their website at www.starkcf.org.  

The Application Deadline is April 1, 2025.

The John T. Fields & Associates, LLC Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship offers financial support to students who have been impacted by domestic violence or who are dedicated to combating it. This scholarship aims to help students further their education while raising awareness about domestic violence and its effects. Below are the details for eligibility and application:

Eligibility:

• At least 18 years old
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (undergraduate or graduate program)
• A personal experience with domestic violence or a strong interest in addressing solutions to combat it

Application Requirements:

• Submit an essay (up to 1,000 words) discussing the impact of domestic violence in the U.S. and proposing potential solutions
• Essays will be evaluated based on relevance, clarity, and quality of writing

Deadline:

• April 14, 2025

For more information on how to apply, visit the scholarship page: Scholarship | John T. Fields & Associates, LLC

The Fred Gray Civil Rights Writing Competition honors the legacy of civil rights attorney Fred Gray, who represented Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the victims of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.

Law students are invited to submit scholarly essays on critical civil rights issues, including voting rights, racial discrimination, public education, and fair treatment in the criminal justice system.

Competition Details:

• Eligibility: J.D. and LL.M. students at ABA-accredited law schools
• Essay Length: 5,000 – 8,000 words
• Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Prizes: $7,500 (1st), $5,000 (2nd), $2,500 (3rd)
• Additional Recognition: Winning authors may be invited to the Lanier Trial Academy in Houston, Texas.

For questions, contact Associate Dean Wendy A. Humphrey at wendy.humphrey@ttu.edu or (806) 834-4446.