Pre-Law Endowed Scholarship

Purpose:
The Fund exists to provide scholarships to MSU Denver students who intend to pursue a law degree. The Pre-Law Endowed Scholarship is dedicated to supporting and nurturing the ambitions of University students who exhibit a passion for the legal field. The scholarship provides financial assistance to promising individuals, enabling them to focus on their undergraduate studies while preparing for law school. By removing financial barriers, we aim to encourage a diverse group of students to excel in their pre-law education. Our mission is to invest in the future of the legal profession by empowering students who are dedicated to justice, advocacy, and leadership. Through this scholarship, we aim to inspire and equip the next generation of legal professionals to make a meaningful impact on society. Because there is not a formal pre-law program at the University, it is hoped that students from a variety of disciplines will be interested in obtaining their law degree.

Criteria
The scholarship recipient shall:
• Be meeting the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid.
• Have financial need as determined by FAFSA/ CASFA and the University’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
• Be classified as a Junior or Senior
• Be an undergraduate degree-seeking student.
• Have a cumulative or transfer GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Be a student intending to pursue a law degree.
• Upload a letter of recommendation from a Pre-Law Advisor
• Write an essay (500 words) that describes your motivations for pursuing a career in law and addresses the following:

• What personal, academic, or professional experiences have influenced your decision to attend law school?
• Describe your involvement in pre-law-related organizations and events.
• How have these experiences prepared you for the challenges of law school and a future career in the legal field?
• Provide specific examples to illustrate your commitment and engagement.