Vinson & Elkins Scholarship

Application Information

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Scholarship Overview

This scholarship is for high school seniors in good standing attending a high school accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Applicants must also be located in the greater Austin, Dallas, or Houston areas. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be members of a racial/ethnic group that has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession; have a strong high school record; demonstrate interest in working in a law firm setting; have financial need; be in the top 20% of their class; and have a minimum of 1650 SAT combined score or a minimum 24 ACT score. Applicants must have a valid Social Security Number and have US citizenship or residency in Houston, Dallas, Austin, or the surrounding areas for contiguous seven years.

How easy is it to apply?

Not too bad

This scholarship's application process may have items such as essays that could take a couple hours.

How much competition is there?

Not much

This scholarship won't have as many applicants as most.

Details

Deadline: Apr 1
The deadline for this scholarship has passed.
Average Award: $2,500
Renewable: This scholarship is renewable

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Requirements

SAT: Is this you?
  • 1650
ACT: Is this you?
  • 24
Financial Need: Is this you?
    Financial need will be considered.
Class Year: Is this you?
  • High school senior
Home State: Is this you?
  • Texas
Location: Is this you?
  • Greater Austin, Dallas, or Houston Area
Area Of Study: Is this you?
  • Legal Professions and Studies
Ethnicity: Is this you?
  • African American
  • American Indian or Native Alaskan
  • Asian or Pacific Islander
  • Hispanic
  • Other

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