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Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship - To support current students who have had a parent, grandparent, or sibling graduate from the University. Students from all colleges are eligible to apply but a student may only receive the award one time during his or her academic experience at UD.
Legatus Scholarship Benefit - For Legatus affiliates, their spouses, children, and grandchildren.
The Center For Thomas More Scholarship - $5,000 awarded annually. For Braniff students with a proven interest in Thomas More's writings.
Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship - Awards of up to $6,000 for accounting students. Interested students should contact Dr. Robert Walsh at rwalsh@udallas.edu or 972-721-5361.
$5,000 Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship: Every month a Texas student gets selected. Applicants can only apply once in an academic year (defined as Aug. -July).
These scholarships are not offered, or maintained, by the university. Please contact the scholarship organization with any questions about the scholarship or website. This list has been put together to help students start their scholarship search and does not include all outside scholarship opportunities.
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$1,000 Elite Lawyer Scholarship (Jan. 10): You have a current GPA of at least 3.0. You must submit either a 500-word essay or a 2-minute video presentation in response to the following question: What positive change are you working to bring to your community this year?
$2,000 Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship (Feb. 28): Must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Must possess an interest in social justice, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences. A 750-word essay responding to the following prompt: What are some significant challenges people with disabilities encounter on a regular basis? What are some practicable public policies that could address these challenges? Feel free to speak about the challenges you have experienced or witnessed in a loved one’s life.
$1,000 The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship (Aug. 11): GPA of 3.0 or higher. Submit an original essay (approximately 500-1000 words) answering the following prompt: Being a loved one’s caregiver is an incredible act of service, and it is often a thankless job. If you have a parent who has provided care for a loved one, or if you have been a caregiver yourself, how has this experience affected your priorities or long-term goals? How will this new perspective prepare you for the future?
$1,000 Who Inspires You Scholarship (Aug. 31): * A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. Write an essay of 500-1,000 words discussing who has inspired you to be the person you are now or are becoming. What have they done or continue to do, and how has that impacted your life?
$1,000 Animal Rescue Scholarship (Sept. 30): Visit the website for eligibility / requirements. Submit a 750 words (12-point, Times New Roman font preferred) that answers the following prompt: Discuss your relationship with a rescue animal or volunteer animal organization and how it has impacted your life. How do you dedicate your time to helping animals and animal rescue organizations?
$500 Book Lovers Scholarship (Sept. 30): Submit a 250-400 word essay to the following prompt: If you could have everyone in the world read just one book, what would that book be and why?
$1,000 Empowering Immigrants Scholarship (Sept. 30): Visit the website for eligibility / requirements. Submit an essay of 750-1000 words to the following prompt: Share your or your family’s immigration story, what struggles you overcame, and how this story pushes you towards your educational goals.
$2,500 Overcoming Disability Scholarship (currently closed - check back): *Students with physical or psychological disabilities that affect their ability to work. Submit a video response of 3-5 minutes to the following prompt: Why do you think it is important for people with disabilities to have access to quality education? How do you think your disability has affected your life choices? *A video must be submitted as a URL (NOT a movie file or other attachment).
$1,000 DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship (Oct. 31): Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Why do you want to become a lawyer? What type of law are you pursuing? What motivates you?
$1,000 Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship (Nov. 3): For first or second-generation immigrant students living in the United States, submit an essay or video answering: Where did your family immigrate to the U.S. from, and how did they establish themselves in the country? What experiences have shaped your life and made you who you are today? What makes you unique or different from others? What are your goals after you receive your college degree? What profession do you want to pursue? What are your personal goals?
$1,000 The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship (Nov. 24): You are a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service member, submit a short essay to apply.
$1,000 Safe Cycling Scholarship (Nov. 30): Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must submit a 700-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Discuss old and new laws, and education around the dangers of cycling, and if you think more could be done to ensure the safety of cyclists.
$1,000 Path To Success Scholarship (Dec. 1): View the website for a list of requirements, including the submission of a 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Who helped guide you towards your path to success?
$1,000 Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship (Dec. 10): If your parent has been affected by a work-related injury, include an essay that responds to the given prompt.
$1,000 Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship (Dec. 15): Applicants must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents and submit an essay answering the following questions: What challenges have you faced as an adopted child? How have your relationships with your parents and other family members influenced your outlook on life? How has your experience affected your plans and goals for your education and career?
$1,000 Education Accessibility Scholarship (Opens Jan 2026):Be the first in your family to attend a four-year college and submit a short essay discussing how you think the public education system in the United States could do more for students to be able to attend a higher education institution.
$1,000 First Generation Scholarship (Dec. 31): Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Submit an essay of 700-1,000 words discussing the obstacles you have faced as a first-generation American and how those experiences have shaped you into who you are today.
$1,000 Overcoming Adversity Scholarship (Dec. 31): The recipient of this scholarship will have demonstrated that although they have encountered hardship, they have persevered and committed themselves to becoming successful in all of their endeavors. Submit an essay of 500-1000 words that describes how you overcame adversity, outlining a specific roadblock through which you fought and emerged victoriously.
Other/Ongoing - See websites for details.
Accounting Scholarships via Accounting.com
Air Force ROTC or Army ROTC
Center for Cyber Safety and Education - Varoius scholarships with varying deadlines. To support students pursuing a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance, or similar field.
Fulbright Scholarships - International Educational Exchange Program
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GoGrad.org MBA Scholarships and Resources Guide
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