Dannnye K. Holley, Dean and Professor of Law

 

External Scholarships

 

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.orgResponsibility for delivery is on the applicant. Please note that an applicant’s failure to provide all requested information will remove the application from consideration.

Insurance Law Section Commits $10,000 to Scholarships for Texas Law School Students – Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

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:

  • What inspired you to pursue a legal career?

  • What type of goals do you have planned as you work through your career?

  • 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:

  • First / Last Name

  • Phone #

  • Email Address

  • Mailing Address

  • Name of the Law School You Are/Plan on Attending

  • Proof of enrollment at the school

  • Letter of recommendation

  • 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:

  • The application process will open on December 15, 2025.

  • Applications Close: Jan. 12, 2026

  • Winners Announced:  Feb. 16, 2026

  • Scholarships Awarded: March 28, 2026.


 

Applications Now Open for TLIP Spring Interships Opportunities 2026


Are you or your students looking to get paidhands-on experience in local government? Applications are now open for the Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) - Spring 2026 Session!

This spring, ‘TLIPers’ (as they are known) will have the opportunity to work in Houston local government, including offices of elected and appointed officials at the state, county, and municipal levels.

Why TLIP?

  • Experiential Learning: TLIPers gain first-hand knowledge of the critical issues facing our community and state, while involved in all facets of the governmental process. They see county and municipal government from the ground up, support policy development, and engage directly with elected officials, constituents, and advocates.
  • Professional Network:Over the past 34 years, TLIP has grown into one of the leading legislative internship programs in the nation, with nearly 900 participants benefiting from this experience. Many former TLIPers continue to work in public service at the federal, state, and local levels of government, including three current members of the Texas House of Representatives and three current Harris County Court at Law Judges.
  • Benefits:TLIPers can receive a stipend of up to $10,000 for their work and can earn academic credit at qualifying institutions.

Program Dates: January 12 - May 1, 2026

Ready to advance your career and make a difference in public service?

 

 


 

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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