Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2025
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.
Elite Lawyer recognizes that today’s college students need support and 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 [email protected].
Who Can Apply?
You are eligible for the Spring 2025 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 2025 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 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Only one submission per applicant is allowed.
Judging Criteria
Our selection committee will review all applications and select a winner based on:
A clear passion for making a difference in your community
Quality of communication, including organization and clarity
Thoughtfulness, originality, and creativity
The winner will be notified by February 6, 2025. Scholarship winners consent to the use of their name, likeness, and essay or video on our website and other Elite Lawyer marketing channels.
DISCLAIMER: We mail the check directly from our office to the winner's financial aid office. Once we have mailed the check, it is the school's responsibility to distribute the check to the student's account. For late checks, contact the university as they are likely delaying the process.
Elite Lawyer Scholarship Winners
Fall 2024: Felicia Gambino
Elite Lawyer is excited to announce that Felicia Gambino is the most recent recipient of our Elite Lawyer Scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester. A student at Columbia University, Felicia is pursuing her master’s in social work with an emphasis on lessening the stigma often associated with mental health.
Scholarship Application
Complete the Form Below to Apply
Questions? Contact us here. We are avaialbe during working hours and are happy to help you with any issues. We look forward to your applications!
The Elite Lawyer Scholarship is managed through the OVC Scholarship Network. If you are interested in becoming an Elite Lawyer, contact our team today.
