March 1, 2027
Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
Location
Michigan
Major
Law Legal Studies
Financial
Financial need
Grades
GPA 3+
About this scholarship
Students of color with a permanent residence in Michigan or attendance at a Michigan law school who have financial need and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply for the Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application.
Award amounts vary by fund. Applicants must submit a resume as part of the application.
Apply through the GRCF scholarship portal by the posted deadline. The scholarship supports law students of color pursuing legal education in Michigan.
Essay question
What else to submit
- PDF application form
- One-page resume
- Transcripts
- Law school acceptance letter for entering students
- Two current letters of reference
- Essay addressing background, career goals, plan to achieve them, and interest in a law degree
- One-page resume (education history, employment history, awards/honors received)
- Transcripts: current law students provide undergraduate + graduate transcripts; entering students provide undergraduate transcript plus law school acceptance letter
- Two current letters of reference, one of which must be from a teacher, counselor, or former employer, addressed to the 'Law Scholarship Selection Committee'
- Complete the PDF application form including financial need section
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Student of color pursuing a law degree at an accredited US law school with Michigan permanent residence or attending a Michigan law school
- Submit application and all attachments via email to scholarships@grfoundation.org by March 1
- Submit application and attachments by email to scholarships@grfoundation.org.