Category: General Announcements

Amount Awarded: $1,500

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Acclinate, a digital health company dedicated to advancing health equity, is offering a $1,500 scholarship to graduate students passionate about addressing health disparities. This scholarship aims to support future leaders committed to enhancing equitable healthcare through innovative solutions and community engagement.

Eligibility:

• Must be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited U.S.-based graduate program for Fall 2024.
• Fields of study include Healthcare, Life Sciences, Healthcare Policy and Administration, Public Health, or related areas.
• Open to students attending U.S.-based educational institutions.

Requirements:

• Completed online application form.
• 1–2 minute video submission responding to the provided prompt, ending with the phrase: “I AM [INSERT NAME] & I AM NOWINCLUDED”.
• Transcript(s) (official or unofficial) in PDF format.
• Current resume in PDF format.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Academic excellence.
• Notable achievements.
• Commitment to advancing health equity.

Video Prompt:

Discuss what makes you passionate about your graduate program and how it will enable you to make a positive impact on health equity for communities of color in your career. Additionally, explain how you believe technology could assist you in achieving your goals.

For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page:
? https://www.acclinate.com/graduate-scholarship

Amount Awarded: $1,000

Application Deadline: August 15, 2025

The Kari Fawcett Legal Scholarship supports students pursuing a legal education who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to their future in law. This annual scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of law school and encourage students who are passionate about making a difference through the legal profession.

Eligibility:

• Must be currently enrolled or accepted to a law school in the United States
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a U.S. law school
• A current academic transcript
• A 500-word essay addressing the prompt: Why are you pursuing a career in law, and what impact do you hope to make in your legal career?

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

Amount Awarded: $1,000

Application Deadline: November 10, 2025

The OVC, INC. Lawyers Give Back Scholarship is designed to support current or aspiring law students who are committed to serving underprivileged communities through their legal careers. This $1,000 award can be used for tuition and other educational expenses at the recipient’s school.

Eligibility:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program or law school for the upcoming semester.

Requirements:

• A video submission of approximately 2 to 3 minutes addressing the following prompt:
  • Considering the challenges and demands of practicing law, how will you sustain a commitment to pro bono work throughout your career? Discuss how you envision balancing your professional responsibilities and your dedication to serving those who may not have access to legal representation.
• Academic transcript.
• A headshot (JPEG file).
• Contact information including name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.

Selection Criteria:

• Creativity and originality.
• Clarity of vision for future endeavors.
• Quality and content of the video submission.

The winner will be notified by email no later than December 10, 2025. The scholarship check will be mailed directly to the winner’s financial aid office.

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.ovclawyermarketing.com/ovc-scholarship-program

Amount Awarded: $1,000

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

The McConnell Family Law Group is committed to supporting students who have been impacted by family challenges. Their scholarship aims to assist individuals pursuing higher education who have experienced the complexities of family law firsthand.

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Have experienced challenges related to family law (e.g., divorce, custody, adoption).

Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form.
• Unofficial transcript or acceptance letter.
• A 500- to 1,000-word essay detailing how your experiences with family law have influenced your educational and career goals.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding of family law issues.
• Clarity and coherence of the essay.
• Academic achievement and potential.
• Commitment to making a positive impact in the field of family law or related areas.

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

Amount Awarded: $1,000

Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

Michigan Auto Law is now accepting applications for its 2025 Law Student Diversity Scholarship. This annual scholarship supports incoming and current law students who demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing diversity within the legal field. One recipient will be awarded $1,000 to help fund their legal education.

The scholarship recognizes students who have worked to encourage greater ethnic and racial diversity in their academic communities, whether in law school or during their undergraduate education. In 2024, the award was given to Kosar Kosar, a Yale Law School student whose advocacy for immigrant and refugee communities highlighted the power of grassroots legal support and systemic change.

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Accepted to law school for Fall 2025 or currently enrolled in the first or second year at an accredited U.S. law school
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity issues

Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application
• If entering law school in Fall 2025: a copy of your law school acceptance letter
• Typed essay (no more than three pages) describing your efforts to encourage greater racial or ethnic diversity within your school community

For all inquiries, please contact:

Dawn Kelley, Expand Marketing Group
? 734-765-1429
? DawnK@ExpandMarketingGroup.com

Katrina Luts, Expand Marketing Group
? 586-747-7418
? KatrinaL@ExpandMarketingGroup.com

Heather Schember, Expand Marketing Group
? 734-788-6575
? HeatherS@ExpandMarketingGroup.com

For more information, visit the website at: MichiganAutoLaw.com/Scholarships/Diversity