Akron Law Announcements

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

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: December 21, 2026

Overview: The Zide Law Group Renewed Horizons Scholarship supports single parents who are pursuing higher education and working to improve their family’s future. The scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students who are enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a single parent, including a biological, step, or adoptive parent.
• Must be a primary custodian or share equal custody of at least one child.
• Must be separated or divorced.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 from the most recently completed academic semester.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States.
• Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online scholarship application form.
• Most recent academic transcript.
• An essay of 1,000 to 1,500 words reflecting on the applicant’s journey as a single parent, educational goals, and how furthering their education will benefit their family.

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