Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

Apply below to the best Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships for January 2025.

AAJ Trial Advocacy Scholarship

Law • Sophomores • Juniors

AAJ Trial Advocacy Scholarship offers $3,000 for law students committed to justice and trial advocacy. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship

Sociology • World Studies • Political Science/Government • History • Economics • International Relations • Public Policy & Administration • Criminal Justice • Law • Social Work • Geological & Earth Sciences • Psychology • Graduate Students

The Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship offers $2,500 for graduate students in social sciences. Requires an essay and three recommendations.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship

Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Marketing • Game Design • Urban Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • UX/Technical Design • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors

The NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in creative fields. Apply now if you meet the criteria!

Deadline:

May 20, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

AGA Full-Time Graduate Scholarship

Accounting • Economics • Finance • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students

AGA offers $3,000 scholarships for full-time graduate students in financial management disciplines. Membership required.

Deadline:

June 11, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

AGA Undergraduate Scholarship, Full-Time Study

Accounting • Economics • Finance • Information Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AGA offers $3,000 scholarships for full-time undergraduates in financial management. Must be an AGA member or family member.

Deadline:

June 11, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California Scholarship

Law • Criminal Justice • Graduate Students

The Vietnamese American Bar Association offers a $2,000 scholarship for law students committed to serving the Vietnamese-American community.

Deadline:

July 28, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Watson Fellowship

Conservation • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students

The Watson Fellowship offers a $5,000 scholarship for graduate students in turfgrass science pursuing careers in research and sustainability.

Deadline:

September 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Scholarship Program

Vermont • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Arts • Economics • Education • Energy • Environmental Science • Conservation • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Nursing • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Sociology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Community Service • High school • Freshmen

The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Scholarship offers $1,000 to Vermont seniors pursuing degrees in various fields. Apply with FAFSA and essays.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

Get Up To $500

Nebraska Paralegal Association Student Scholarships

Nebraska • Business Administration • Management • English • History • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Criminal Justice • Accounting • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

Nebraska Paralegal Association offers $500 scholarships for paralegal students in accredited Nebraska programs. Essay and recommendation required.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship

Washington • Social Sciences • Sociology • Philosophy • Arts • History • Art History • Foreign Languages • Literature • English • High school

The William & Flossie Sanborn Scholarship offers $250+ to Sprague High School seniors pursuing humanities or social sciences.

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

Get Up To $15,000

Farella’s Diversity Scholarship Program

For students with disabilities • California • Law • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen

Farella’s Diversity Scholarship offers $15,000 to first-year law students from underrepresented communities at select California law schools.

Deadline:

March 6, 2025

Get Up To $250

The Queenie Barnes Queen Educational Scholarship

Mississippi • Education • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Energy • Astronomy • Electrical/Electronics • Environmental Science • Meteorology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • High school • Freshmen

The Queenie Barnes Queen Educational Scholarship offers $250+ for residents majoring in Education or STEM/STEAM with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 8, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Hollis Healthcare Scholarship

Mississippi • Healthcare-Related • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Public Health • Test Scores • High school • Freshmen

The Hollis Healthcare Scholarship offers $1,000 to Tippah County seniors pursuing healthcare, requiring a 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 20.

Deadline:

March 8, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

World Trade Week Scholarship

California • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • International Relations • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

World Trade Week offers $1,000 scholarships for CA high school seniors and college students pursuing international trade degrees.

Deadline:

March 8, 2025

Get Up To $250

Jordan Lindsey Christian Character Scholarship

Mississippi • Pre-Med • Health/Medical Technology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • High school • Freshmen

The Jordan Lindsey Christian Character Scholarship offers $250+ for seniors in Lee or Monroe counties pursuing medical majors in Mississippi.

Deadline:

March 8, 2025

Get Up To $500

Tom Timms Scholarship

Mississippi • Law Enforcement • Medicine • Pre-Med • High school • Freshmen

The Tom Timms Scholarship offers $500 to seniors in Corinth and Alcorn County pursuing EMS or medical education. Essay and recommendations required.

Deadline:

March 8, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Steven Cutter Award

New Hampshire • Maine • Nursing • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Medicine • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Dentistry • Psychology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Steven Cutter Award offers up to $5,000 for health-related students from specific NH and ME towns. Apply with an essay and test scores.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Academic Scholarships

Ohio • Conservation • Natural Resources Management • Sports Management • Law Enforcement • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association offers $1,000 scholarships for recreation majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship

Sports Management • Urban Design • Journalism • Athletic • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in golf-related fields. Apply with three references.

Deadline:

May 15, 2025

Get Up To $250

Cuban American Bar Association Scholarships

Law • Graduate Students

CABA offers scholarships for law students of Cuban heritage or those serving the Cuban-American community. $250+ awards available.

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

Get Up To $500

AP-LS Award for Best Undergraduate Paper

Psychology • Law • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The AP-LS Award offers $500 for undergraduates in psychology contributing to research on psychology and law.

Deadline:

June 30, 2025

Get Up To $250

HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program

Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Teacher Education • Teaching • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • STEM • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program supports Black high school seniors with financial need, offering awards of $250+ for eligible students.

Deadline:

July 8, 2025

Get Up To $250

The Fred Finch Scholarship

Texas • Law • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Men • Sophomores • Juniors

The Fred Finch Scholarship offers $250+ to male minority law students in the DFW Metroplex with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a letter and essay.

Deadline:

September 28, 2025

Get Up To $250

The Barbara Jordan Scholarship

The Barbara Jordan Scholarship offers $250+ to female minority law students in the DFW Metroplex with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

September 28, 2025

Get Up To $250

The Phyllis Lister-Brown Memorial Scholarship

Deadline:

September 28, 2025

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FAQ

In your personal statement for Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships, include your academic achievements, career goals, relevant experiences, and why you are passionate about pursuing a career in law, public policy, or administration.

Yes, some Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships are open to international students. However, eligibility varies by scholarship, so it's important to check the specific requirements.

Yes, many Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships are offered at the regional or state level. You can find these opportunities by searching on Mos or checking with local universities and organizations.

To apply for Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide transcripts, letters of recommendation, and possibly a personal statement. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

It's advisable to start applying for Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of your college program, to meet various deadlines.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.

Eligibility criteria for Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes community involvement or leadership experience.

Yes, many Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

You can find Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.

Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing degrees in law, public policy, or administration. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

To write a strong application for Legal/Policy & Admin scholarships, tailor your essays to the specific scholarship, highlight your unique experiences and qualifications, and proofread your application for clarity and correctness.