Category: General Announcements

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: May 20, 2026

Overview:
The Pillars of Justice Scholarship supports students who are committed to advancing the field of criminal justice. Offered by the Pillars of Justice Scholarship Committee, this award recognizes academic excellence and a dedication to pursuing careers that strengthen justice, advocacy, and public service. This opportunity is open to both undergraduate and graduate students studying at accredited colleges and universities within the United States.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student is pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in criminal justice
• Student maintains a grade point average of 3.2 or higher
• Student is an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university

Application Requirements:

• Completed application form
• Essay or personal statement
• Letters of recommendation
• Academic transcripts
• Any additional required materials

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

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Overview:
The Parcel Tracker Student Maker Scholarship supports students who are actively building projects, startups, or passion-driven creations. Parcel Tracker began as a student-built project, and this scholarship is their way of giving back by empowering the next generation of builders and creators. The award recognizes students who are turning ideas into real-world impact.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current student
• Must be working on a side project, startup, or passion-driven creation
• Open to makers, builders, creators, and student innovators
• Additional criteria may be outlined on the provider’s webpage

Application Requirements:

• Completed application form
• Project submission (details outlined on the provider’s website)
• Any additional materials required by the scholarship provider

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

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: May 18, 2026

Overview:
The Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship is designed to support the next generation of legal professionals. Lucas Law is committed to encouraging hardworking students across the country as they pursue their academic and professional goals in the legal field. This award is now open for the Fall 2026 semester.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current or incoming college student
• Must demonstrate interest in law, public service, or a related field
• Must meet any additional requirements listed on the scholarship webpage
• Must submit all materials by the application deadline

Application Requirements:

• Completed application form
• Essay or personal statement
• Academic transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Any additional required materials listed on the scholarship page

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

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: May 18, 2026

Overview:
The Murphy & McKinney Law Firm Criminal Justice Scholarship supports students who are pursuing studies connected to criminal justice, law, or related fields. This award is designed to recognize students who are passionate about justice, advocacy, and public service. The scholarship has been relaunched for the Fall 2026 semester, and the firm is grateful for educators who help share this opportunity with students.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current or incoming college student
• Must be pursuing a program related to criminal justice, law, or a similar field
• Must meet any additional eligibility guidelines listed on the scholarship webpage
• Must submit all required materials by the deadline

Application Requirements:

• Completed application form
• Essay or personal statement
• Academic transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Any additional required materials listed on the scholarship page

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

Scholarship Amount: $25,000 total across 10 finalists

Overview:
The JD-Next Impact Scholarship is designed to support promising future law students while also providing meaningful financial benefits to the law schools they choose to attend. This award helps advance access, equity, and readiness in legal education. A total of $25,000 in scholarship funding will be distributed among ten finalists, with award breakdowns detailed on the scholarship webpage.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to any Fall 2026 law school applicant
• No prior participation in JD-Next is required
• Applicants must intend to enroll in law school for Fall 2026
• Must meet all application requirements outlined below

Application Requirements:

• Completed application form
• Personal statement (600 words maximum)
• Resume or CV
• One letter of recommendation

All scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient’s law school as a tuition credit, ensuring immediate, direct benefit to both the student and the institution.

For more information, visit the website at: https://jdnext.org/1lscholarship