Due Jan 31, 2027

Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program

Direct application

$30,000

Eligibility

Major
Biology Life Sciences

About this scholarship

STEM-educated individuals seeking admission to an ABA-accredited U.S. law school who have an interest in advancing racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the patent law profession may apply. You must hold a college degree in a field qualifying for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration, plan to apply to or have applied to but not yet enrolled in law school, and demonstrate commitment to a patent law career.

Selected Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars receive up to a $30,000 law school tuition grant plus admissions mentoring and career support during law school.

Submit a completed application with transcripts, resume, personal statement, law school admission plans, and optional letters of recommendation and FAFSA by January 31 for assured tuition-grant consideration.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Transcripts
  • Resume
  • Personal statement
  • Law school admission plans
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume
  • Law school admission plans
  • FAFSA
  • Letters of recommendation and FAFSA are optional.
  • Application by January 31 provides assured tuition-grant consideration.