External Scholarships
ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ATTORNEYS FOUNDATION
2026 SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS
The ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ATTORNEYS (“AWA”) is currently seeking qualified applicants for AWA Foundation (“AWAF”) scholarships and fellowships to be awarded to deserving second and third year female-identifying law students in Houston, Texas. The applications are attached.
SCHOLARSHIPS
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The AWAF Scholarships are intended to:
Recognize law students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and an aptitude for leadership and philanthropy;
Promote excellence in legal studies by providing assistance to deserving students; and
Advance the purposes of the AWA and the AWAF, which include promoting the welfare and interests of women lawyers, maintaining the honor and integrity of the profession of law, encouraging philanthropy by women lawyers, and informing and educating women lawyers on matters pertaining to their professional interests and status.
AWARDS GIVEN: At least two scholarships to current second or third year students will be awarded to deserving women studying at any of the three Houston area law schools (University of Houston, South Texas College of Law Houston, and Thurgood Marshall School of Law). Scholarships will be in the amount of $3,000.00. The scholarship recipients will also receive a professional head shot and a membership in the AWA for one year and will be honored at the 11th Annual Premier Women in Law Luncheon on March 31, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY: Any second-year or third-year female-identifying law student currently enrolled at a law school in Houston, Texas who has earned at least 30 credit hours is eligible to apply.
CRITERIA: Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and philanthropic potential, a strong commitment to the profession, and/or the ability to overcome difficult obstacles. Involvement in programs that highlight advancement or support of women in the legal profession and in the community and participation in community outreach programs will also be considered. Financial need will also be considered.
FELLOWSHIPS (3L APPLICANTS ONLY)
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: This year, the AWAF Pro Bono Fellowship Program will partner with Houston Volunteer Lawyers (“HVL”) and Tahirih Justice Center (“Tahirih”) to select at least one third-year law student fellowship applicant who will serve the community as a Fellow in Houston, Texas for one year beginning on or after September 1, 2026 (the “Fellowship Start Date”). The AWAF will fund all or part of the salary of each selected Fellow for the one year Fellowship Program.
At HVL, the Fellow will assist with legal matters involving family law, guardianship, estate planning, landlord/tenant disputes, tax disputes with the IRS, homeownership, consumer law, and bankruptcy.
At Tahirih, the Fellow will work on matters such as gender-based asylum, Violence Against Women Act Petitions, T Visas (for survivors of human trafficking), U Visas (for survivors of certain crimes on U.S. soil), and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (for abused, abandoned, or neglected children). Spanish speaking is preferred.
ELIGIBILITY: Any third-year female-identifying law student at an accredited law school is eligible to apply. If selected, prior to receipt of the Fellowship, the selected applicant will need to have graduated from an accredited law school and successfully completed the bar examination with a minimum passing score and completed any other requirements to practice law in Texas prior to the Fellowship Start Date.
CRITERIA: Fellowships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and philanthropic potential, a strong commitment to the profession, and/or the ability to overcome difficult obstacles. Involvement in programs that highlight advancement or support of women in the legal profession and in the community and participation in community outreach programs will also be considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Emailed applications for either or both of the Scholarships and/or the Fellowships must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on Monday, March 2, 2026
RECOGNITION DATE: March 31, 2026 at the annual Premier Women in Law Luncheon. All scholarship and fellowship recipients are expected to attend the luncheon as guests of honor.
To learn more about our organization, please visit: http://www.awahouston.org
2025-2026 ENBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
At Enbridge, the goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. As a diversified energy company, Enbridge is uniquely positioned to help accelerate the global energy transition, and is doing it in ways that are ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible. The company is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy it delivers, and to achieving net-zero emissions from its operations by 2050. Enbridge also recognizes the importance of a secure, reliable, and affordable supply of energy, which it delivers daily through its four core businesses: Liquid pipelines, Natural gas pipelines, Gas utilities and storage, and Renewable energy.
Enbridge was selected to S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2025, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices’ (DJSI) North America index 15 times, earned an A-minus climate change grade from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and been ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers 22 times. Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, Enbridge has a workforce of about 16,000 people, primarily in the United States and Canada—including its Houston, TX office. Enbridge (ENB) is traded on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
To support law students at the Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL), Enbridge is awarding five scholarships valued at $1,200 each. The scholarship awards will be applied to the student’s TSU account. Students can compete to win scholarships for the Fall and Spring semesters. Three scholarships were awarded for Fall 2025 to a 1L, 2L, and 3L student. Two scholarships will be awarded for Spring 2026 to two students.
KEY DATES FOR SPRING 2026
January 9, 2025 Enbridge Spring 2026 Scholarship application opens
January 23, 2026 Enbridge Spring 2026 Scholarship application closes at 5:00pm CST
February 6, 2026 TMSL announces the Spring 2026 Scholarship recipients
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible to receive an Enbridge Scholarship for Spring 2026, an applicant must meet all the following requirements:
1. Was not previously awarded the Enbridge scholarship for Fall 2025.
2. Be a current full-time student at TMSL for Spring 2026.
3. Must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 during the Fall semester.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR SPRING 2026 APPLICANTS
The Enbridge Scholarship application will be completed in Symplicity. Students should be prepared to submit the following:
1. In 500 words or less (minimum 350 words), respond to the following essay prompt: Describe a personal experience, challenge, or observation that sparked your interest in the law. Explain how this experience has shaped your perspective on justice, ethics, or advocacy. How has this influenced your aspirations for a legal career?
a. Students should use the following nomenclature for their file: LastnameFirstname_essay_EnbridgeSpr26
2. Submit a copy of your 1-page legal resume.
a. Students should use the following nomenclature to name their file: LastnameFirstname_resume_EnbridgeSpr26
3. Submit a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript.
a. Students should use the following nomenclature to name their file: LastnameFirstname_unofficialtranscript_EnbridgeSpr26
To access the application, log into your Symplicity account. Click Jobs > Search. Under the “Position Type” drop down, click the box next to “Scholarships” and then click the “Apply” button. The search results should include the Enbridge Scholarship.
Scholarship recipients can only receive the award one time during the 2025-2026 academic year.
For additional inquiries about this scholarship, please contact:
TMSL Office of Career & Professional Development
tmslcareers@tmslaw.tsu.edu
713-313-7158
Download the Scholarship Overview (pdf)
AWAF has updated its 2026 Scholarship Opportunities and we’d love for the TSU women to have a chance to participate again. and I am on the Board of Trustees for the Association of Women Attorneys Foundation (AWAF) along with my colleagues cc-d here, Fermeen and Kate. This year as with past years, we will be awarding a total of 6 scholarships to female-identifying law student from TSU, UH and STCL.
Attached is this year’s application for the AWAF’s scholarship for 2L and 3L female-identifying law students from. The Application Deadline is March 2, 2026.
As with last year, I would be happy to host an information session at the school to give potential applicants an opportunity to ask questions about the application process and learn more about the AWAF.
The USLAW NETWORK Law School Scholarship Program 
A brief video about the scholarship program can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/ZRbM6wUAYWo?si=1-BksjsDhOM0XzcX
The scholarship application can be accessed by Clicking Here.
Over the past four years, USLAW has recognized 44 law school students from 33 schools through the Law School Scholarship Program. These scholarships reflect the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunity in the legal profession by supporting students who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, and a clear dedication to serving their communities. In addition to financial support, the program helps connect recipients with legal leaders and peers across the USLAW NETWORK community, further strengthening the students’ professional development and long-term career success.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant is from an underrepresented population and background, which includes but is not limited to, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native American or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, and/or multiple of the aforementioned racial identities, or who identifies as LGBTQ+; and/or demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity and inclusion.
- Applicant is a United States citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
- Applicant is currently attending an ABA-accredited law school within the U.S. and will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2026.
- Applicant can demonstrate strong academic achievement as reflected in transcripts from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and from the recipient’s undergraduate institution.
- Applicant is not a previous recipient of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program.
- Scholarship funds must be applied toward law school tuition. If the Applicant’s Fall 2026 tuition is already fully paid for by other sources, the Applicant is not eligible for this scholarship.
DEADLINE/HOW TO APPLY
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Click here to download the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program application.
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Each applicant must submit a completed application and all requested support materials on or before March 20, 2026, to scholarship@uslaw.org.
Insurance Law Section Commits $10,000 to Scholarships for Texas Law School Students
To encourage Texas law students’ interest in insurance law, the Insurance Law Section of the Texas State Bar is pleased to offer ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in scholarships to students attending Texas Law Schools. Up to five (5) scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000.00 each. To the extent less than five qualifying scholarship applications are received, the amount will be divided equally among the approved applicants.
The goal of the Insurance Law Section Law Student Scholarship offering is to encourage law students’ interest in insurance law as they prepare to enter the practice of law. There are no requirements other than to provide all of the information requested in the application linked below.
The deadline to apply for the Insurance Law Section Law Student Scholarship is Friday, March 27, 2026. The selected scholarship recipients will be notified by Friday, May 1, 2026. All applicants will be invited to join the Insurance Law Section (at no charge) and to attend networking events with the Insurance Law Section and other insurance law practitioners, which are held several times throughout the year in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas.
Please submit your applications VIA EMAIL ONLY with the subject line “ILS 2026 Scholarship Application” to admin@insurancelawsection.org. Responsibility for delivery is on the applicant. Please note that an applicant’s failure to provide all requested information will remove the application from consideration.
Click below to complete application
ILS Scholarship Application_2026
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Houston Chapter is excited to announce that we will award up to twelve (12) $5,000 scholarships for deserving 1L and 2L students in the Houston area. This scholarship is designed to provide meaningful financial assistance to deserving students as they pursue their legal education.
The ACC Houston Scholarship is open to all 1L and 2L law students who are enrolled at either South Texas College of Law Houston, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, or the University of Houston Law Center.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this opportunity with your student population.
For details on eligibility and how to apply, please visit: Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston Chapter - ACC Houston Scholarship Application 2026
Please note the application deadline is February 15, 2026.
It is expected that the scholarships will be awarded no later than the end of March 2026, and scholarship recipients will be invited to the ACC Houston Scholarship Reception and Dinner in March or April 2026. You are also welcome to join us at the Reception and Dinner.
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Attention 2L & 3L Students!
Scholarship for 2L/3L Law Student Pursuing a Career in Environmental and Natural Resources Law
2L/3L Law Student Scholarship: ENRLS awards a need-based scholarship to one 2L or 3L student at each Texas law school who has demonstrated an interest in a career in environmental law. The scholarships are awarded each spring semester, and the award is $3,000. Scholarship winners are profiled on the ENRLS website.
About ENRLS: The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section (ENRLS) of the State Bar of Texas consists of lawyers and students who practice or have an interest in environmental and natural resources law. ENRLS supports and provides resources to environmental and natural resource lawyers and students in Texas and promotes these areas of practice to students and new lawyers.
ENRLS Law School Committee: This ENRLS Committee reaches out to and interacts with law students interested in the practice of environmental and natural resources law. The Committee informs law school students about the practice of environmental and natural resources law and promotes and manages three scholarship and internship programs.
Other ENRLS Scholarship and Internship Opportunities
Buck J. Wynne Memorial Scholarship: ENRLS awards this scholarship to the two students at each Texas law school with the highest grade in eligible classes in environmental and natural resources law. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students to pursue a course of study and career in environmental or natural resources law. The scholarships are awarded each academic year, and the award is $2,000. Scholarship winners are profiled on the ENRLS website.
Professor Corwin W. Johnson Memorial Internships: ENRLS provides high-performing Texas law students with an interest in environmental and natural resources law opportunities to intern at nine environmental agencies located in Texas. The Internships are awarded in the Spring of each year and are served during the Summer. Each internship currently includes a $6,000 stipend for a six-week term, and the interns are profiled on the ENRLS website.
Scholarship Criteria and Eligibility: ENRLS offers a need-based scholarship to one 2L or 3L student at each Texas law school who has demonstrated an interest in a career in environmental and natural resources law.
In awarding the scholarships, ENRLS will consider the applicant’s application, resume, transcript, response to the attached two essay questions, and letter(s) of recommendation. The scholarship review committee will also seek input from the law school’s environmental and natural resource professors.
The key information that will be considered in reviewing applications includes:
1) Degree of Financial Need
2) Essay Question Response
3) Input from Environmental and Natural Resource Professors
4) Application, Resume, Transcript and Letter(s) of Recommendation
Access to Application: An application may be downloaded from the ENRLS website (https://www.texenrls.org/students/). Applications may also be available at the law school financial aid and career development offices.
Submission of Application and Deadline: To be considered for an award of this scholarship, an application with all supporting materials shall be submitted by February 28, 2026, to: Treasurer@texenrls.org.
Scholarship Awards: Scholarship awards will be announced by April 15, 2026, and notice of the award will be provided to the respective law school’s financial aid office.
The Andrew Flusche Attorney at Law is now accepting applications to reward students with $1000 to put towards their education with the"Andrew Flusche Law School Scholarship Contest".
I’m Andrew Flusche, and I became a lawyer because I wanted an engaging profession where I could help people. I almost became an accountant or a computer programmer, but I truly thought that law would give me the greatest opportunity to work directly with other people in need.
We want to hear about why you want to become a lawyer. What inspired you to enter into such a challenging profession. More importantly, we want to hear how you will make a difference in the community as you progress through your legal career.
Write an essay describing why you want to become a lawyer and we will choose one (1) entry to be selected and awarded $1,000 to put towards their law school tuition. Additionally, please also submit a letter of recommendation from a valuable reference to be considered for the scholarship award.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to apply for this scholarship, you must be enrolled at an accredited law school located in the United States.
Prompt:
In your essay submission, we want to hear about:
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What inspired you to pursue a legal career?
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What type of goals do you have planned as you work through your career?
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Why you should be considered for the scholarship award
Award Amount:
One (1) winner will be selected and awarded $1,000 to put towards their law school tuition.
Submissions Must Include:
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First / Last Name
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Phone #
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Email Address
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Mailing Address
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Name of the Law School You Are/Plan on Attending
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Proof of enrollment at the school
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Letter of recommendation
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Compelling essay with at least 250 words but no more than 350 words about the topic described above.
Your application must contain only one PDF file with your proof of enrollment, letter of recommendation, and essay included
in that order.
Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Questions?
Direct all questions to reception@andrewflusche.com.
Andrew Flusche Law School Scholarship Contest
Award: $1000 scholarship
Deadline: July 30, 2026.
Where to Apply:https://www.andrewflusche.com/law-scholarship-contest/
Scholarship Committee of the Texas Aggie Bar Association (TABA). Each year, TABA awards partial financial aid and merit scholarships to law students and prospective law students attending law schools within the State of Texas who are Texas A&M graduates or current students. (These scholarships are NOT limited to students attending Texas A&M Law in Fort Worth but are available for students attending any law school).
Please assist us in spreading the word amongst your current and incoming students. Any of your current students or new students enrolling in the fall of 2026 who are also graduates of Texas A&M are eligible to apply for a scholarship through TABA. TABA is excited to award three $5,000 scholarships at our 2026 Annual Conference on March 28, 2026.
Once open, the application will be accessible at the following link: https://aggielaw.org/scholarships/
Please note the following schedule:
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The application process will open on December 15, 2025.
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Applications Close: Jan. 12, 2026
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Winners Announced: Feb. 16, 2026
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Scholarships Awarded: March 28, 2026.
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Applications Now Open for TLIP Spring Interships Opportunities 2026
The Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) invites law students attending ABA-accredited law schools to submit an application for a scholarship to attend its municipal law conferences.
Scholarship recipients will be exposed to various facets of municipal
law and will have an opportunity to interact with TCAA board members and
municipal law attorneys from across the State of Texas.
Each scholarship will cover conference registration fees. Through a generous donation by the Bojorquez Law Firm, scholarship recipients may be eligible for up to $300 stipend to defray these costs for the 2025 Fall Conference. Transportation, meals (not provided as part of the conference), and lodging are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient for the 2025 Fall Conference.
An application for the 2025 Fall Conference, scheduled for October 30, in Fort Worth, can be found here:
https://texascityattorneys.org/Fall-Conf-Scholarship-App/
More information on TCAA can be found here: https://texascityattorneys.org/
I would appreciate it if you could forward this opportunity to your law students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Kirsten Davis
Affiliate Association Coordinator
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane, Ste. 400 / Austin, TX 78754
T: 512.231.7482 / kdavis@tml.org / www.tml.org
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