Presser Law Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

  • This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States. This includes accredited community college students as well as high school seniors and students who possess a GED who have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program.
  • The scholarship applicant must be dedicated to trying to pursue a legal career and be able to demonstrate this commitment in their essay.
  • All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above.

Essay Prompt & Questions
Respond to the following prompt and questions in an essay of 1,000 words or less:

  • What made you want to pursue a career in law?
  • What do you hope to accomplish with your career?
  • Describe one experience that challenged your beliefs and how did it change you?

Required Application Materials

  • Current Resume in PDF format;
  • Essay: 800-word minimum and 1,000-word maximum. Visual creativity encouraged; and
  • Current, unofficial transcript.

Award
$1,000
College/Department
External Scholarships
Deadline
12/30/2026