Webster Society Scholarships
Washington University School of Law
Deadline: February 1.
To entering first-year J.D. students with exemplary academic credentials and an established commitment to public service. Qualifications: Applicants must be have demonstrated their commitment to public interest work in the following ways: webster scholars have worked with nonprofit organizations such as AmeriCorps, United Way, Catholic Relief Services, Habitat for Humanity, and the Sierra Club; before coming to WashU Law, some Webster Society Scholars have attempted to increase the effectiveness of social services for minority populations, enforce existing environmental protection policies, and raise the minimum wage; as undergraduates, our webster scholars held positions in student government, served as mentors for academically and economically disadvantaged students, and started Amnesty International chapters; to obtain a more global perspective, some webster scholars have studied or worked abroad in countries such as Bolivia, Senegal, and Ecuador. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on excellent academic credentials, evidence of strong leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as other interests and goals. How to apply: Applicants should be submit a 1-2 page statement summarizing their involvement in public service activities and commitment to pursuing public service work. Focus: Law; Public service.