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Pennsylvania residents enrolled at any accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for the Schmidt Kramer Annual Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
One $1,500 award is given. The winner is announced January 31 and must attend an in-person award ceremony in Harrisburg.
Submit an original essay of at least 500 words on how youth can positively shape the legal system.
The Schmidt Kramer Annual Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards $1,500 (1 winner).
The deadline is December 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; Graduate; Pennsylvania. 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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