Scholarship Application

FALL 2024 PATHWAYS TO JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP

HISTORY:  Founded in 1957, the Spouses of Houston Barristers is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization of attorneys’ wives dedicated to enhancing the legal profession through educational, civic, cultural, and social services to the community.

PURPOSE:  The SHB Pathway to Justice Scholarship is a merit-based award for law students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements and a strong commitment to pursuing justice in the legal field and the community at large.  This scholarship aims to support students who bring unique and underrepresented perspectives to the profession.

CRITERIA:

  • Applicant must be registered as a second- or third-year law student for the 2024 Fall semester.
  • Applicant must be a US Citizen.
  • Applicant must submit the following by Thursday, September 12, 2024:
  1. Scholarship application found here.
  2. An official transcript bearing the college or university seal indicating a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.
  3. Applicant must be available for an interview on Saturday, September 21, 2024 if selected as a finalist.

Upon completion of the application, please e-mail the official transcript to the following address by September 12, 2024:  shb.scholarships@gmail.com