2020 Whitney, LLP $1,500 Scholarship for Bachelor

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Submissions are available only for students from the USA
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The grant will award for undergraduate study in a J.D./pre-law, political science/criminal justice degree from an accredited university
• Admissible Criteria: To be qualified, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Law students and undergraduate students presently chasing either a J.D. or an undergraduate degree course in pre-law, paralegal studies or political science
• All aspirants must be U.S. citizens
• Candidates need to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• If you are going to be a 1L law student this fall and have not begun classes yet, proof of enrollment will be acceptable.

Offered Benefits

The Whitney Firm is awarding a $1,500 scholarship that may use toward undergraduate or law school education, room, board, books, or other expenses.

Application Process

To apply: Candidates are required to complete the application form and write an essay of at least 600 words discussing your goals in pursuing a legal education.

• Applicants must send a completed application, essay, and transcript by email to Daniel Whitney Jr., Esq. at [email protected] with the subject line “Whitney Firm Legal Scholarship 2020.”
• Instead, submit a paper application, you can mail to Whitney, LLP. Attn: Daniel Whitney, Jr. Esq. 401 Washington Ave, Suite 1200, Towson, MD 21204

Suggested Essay Topics:

1. Explaining your goals in pursuing a legal education and what you hope to accomplish in the field of law.
2. Discussing a hardship that you have overcome along the way of your pursuit of higher education that has made you stronger for it.

Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit the following: an official transcript or proof of enrollment and evidence of a qualifying 3.0 GPA. Video submissions: If you want to supplement your essay with a 2-3 minute video that is welcome.