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Minority law or pre-law students (by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or economic background) who are U.S. legal residents with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for the DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship of $1,000.
Applicants submit a 750 to 1,000 word essay on diversity in the legal profession, a resume, and a transcript.
The DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship awards $1,000.
The deadline is October 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Law & Legal Studies; GPA 3+; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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Yes, the application includes one essay question. Award Scholar drafts scholarship essays in your own voice, so the writing takes minutes instead of hours.
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