Elite Lawyer Scholarship

Scholarship

Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2023

At Elite Lawyer, we recognize high-achieving attorneys who have demonstrated a commitment to their communities and the legal profession. We are proud to support the next generation of leaders by once again sponsoring a scholarship for students pursuing higher education to make a difference in their own communities.

With the added economic and health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Elite Lawyer recognizes that today’s college students need support now more than ever. We encourage eligible students to enter for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship toward your tuition or other educational expenses.

If you have any questions, please reach our team at scholarship@elitelawyer.com.

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible for the Spring 2023 Elite Lawyer Scholarship if:

You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university
Your education will continue through at least the Spring 2023 semester
You are a U.S. citizen
You are at least 18 years old
You have a current GPA of at least 3.0

How to Apply

In order to be considered, you must submit either a 500-word essay or a 2-minute video presentation in response to the following question:

What positive change are you working to bring to your community this year?

Along with your essay or video, you must submit your name, date of birth, mailing address, email address, phone number, proof of enrollment, unofficial transcripts, and a professional photograph of yourself (image must be .jpg format).

The deadline to apply is January 19, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Only one submission per applicant is allowed.

Go to Application

Judging Criteria

Our selection committee will review all applications and select a winner based on:

1

A clear passion for making a difference in your community

2

Quality of communication, including organization and clarity

3

Thoughtfulness, originality, and creativity

The winner will be notified by February 20, 2023, and the award will be sent to the financial aid office at the winner’s college or university. Scholarship winners consent to the use of their name, likeness, and essay or video on our website and other Elite Lawyer marketing channels.

Elite Lawyer Scholarship Winners

Fall 2022 Winner

Shreya Shivakumar has been named the Fall 2022 winner of the Elite Lawyer Scholarship. Shreya is a first-generation college student going into her sophomore year at Barnard College of Columbia University. At Elite Lawyer, we are happy to continue supporting the education of exceptional students across the country.