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Graduate Scholarship Information

Graduate Scholarships

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. 

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).  


Outside Scholarship Applications

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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2023- 2024 Scholarships  

$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 Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship (June 29): *Your parent must have been affected by a work-related injury and GPA of at least 2.5. Include an essay of between 500 and 1,000 words in response to the prompt: What are your academic and career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? In what ways have your parents inspired you to further your education?

$2,500 The Bertolino Government Regulatory Impact Scholarship (June 15): In a 1,000 to 1,500 words essay answer the prompt: Describe a situation in which a person needs to interact with the government (federal, state, or local), how this impacts the person individually and citizens collectively, and how the relationship with government has changed in the past 50 years. Is this change good or bad and why?

$1,000 The Dependent Scholarship (July 4): Any current vocational student, college student, graduate student, or a veteran who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. The candidate must submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt:How has the military positively shaped you, whether from serving or growing up in a military family or being the spouse of someone in the military?

$1,000 Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship  (July 6): The student must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents. Submit an essay that is up to 800 words long 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 Elite Lawyer Scholarship (July 18): Visit the website for a list of requirements. 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?

$1,000 Fight to the End Scholarship (July 31): Visit the website for a list of requirements. Submit an essay of 500-1,000 words describing a challenging time or ongoing battle you are fighting to overcome. Whether you are fighting for yourself or for others, you can share why you kept fighting for your goals and what the results have been so far.

$1,000 2023 Strong Work Ethic Scholarship (July 31): Visit the website for a list of requirements. Submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Tell BK Law about a specific time in your life when you utilized your strong work ethic. Tell us what the task was, how you stayed motivated, and what the outcome was. 

$1,000 2023 The City That Works Scholarship (July 31): The applicant is a legal resident of the United States and resides in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. The applicant must also be enrolled and/or accepted in a two to five-year college or university for the Fall 2023 school year. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and have good overall academic standing. Submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Why is your current job or future career path important to you? How do you believe this career path improves the lives of others? 

$1,000 The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship (Aug.24): 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 Conquering Childhood Cancer Scholarship (Aug. 31):This opportunity is open to applicants who were diagnosed with pediatric cancer as well as those who have experiences with loved ones fighting the disease. Submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Tell us about your journey as a childhood cancer survivor or experiences supporting someone after a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

$1,000 First of Us Scholarship (Aug. 31): Submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: Share with us a story of how you or a family member overcame hardships as a first-generation college student and the lessons you or your family member have learned along the way. 

$1,000 Safety on the Road Scholarship (Aug. 31): Visit the website for eligibility / requirements. Submit an essay discussing your idea for improving road safety and the potential results of your proposed change.

$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 2023 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.

$1,000 First Responders Scholarship (Sept. 30): Visit the website for eligibility / requirements. Write an essay of 500-1,000 words discussing the role of first responders in today’s society and how their roles contribute to public safety. How has your experience with a first responder, as a first responder, or as a family member of a first responder shaped your life? What can be done to assist the difficult job of first responders?

$1,000 2023 Yellow Light Scholarship (Sept. 30): *Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and had been in good overall academic standing. Submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Write about a time when you had a learning experience while on the road. What could you have done differently? What did you learn and how has it affected your driving since?

$2,500 Overcoming Disability Scholarship ( Oct.5): *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).

$1,500 Financial Champions Scholarship From 1F Cash Advance (Oct. 15): Visit the website for eligibility/requirements. Submit a 500 words essay describing The biggest financial challenges of the modern world.

$5,000 Bright Future in Sports Lighting Scholarship  (Oct. 22): Must demonstrate a genuine interest in sports lighting and its impact on athletic environments. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Submit a well-researched and thought-provoking essay on the following topic (minimum of 800 words and a maximum of 1,000 words): Advancements in sports in lighting technology: Enchanting athlete well-being and performance. 

$1,000 2023 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 2023 Keeping Faith Scholarship (Oct. 31): *In good academic condition and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Submit an essay response of approximately 750-1,000 words to the prompt: Discuss when you were losing hope during a difficult time and how you persevered through it. What did you learn through this hardship?

$1,000 Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship (Nov. 21): The student must be either a first or second-generation immigrant living in the United States. The student’s family must be considered to be low-income, with an annual household income of less than $50,000. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Your application must also include a written essay or video submission describing your family’s immigration story and discussing what separates you from others. Written essays may be up to 500 words long, and video essays may be up to five minutes. Your essay should answer the following questions: 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 Clark Law Group Scholarship  (Nov. 29): Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are a child of a current or former military service member.  Submit an essay (500-1000 words) that answers the following prompt: How do you intend to serve the public with your higher education and future career? 

$1,000 Pontius Tax Law, PLLC (Nov. 30): Applicant has served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Reserves OR is the child or stepchild of someone who has. 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: How can we better support Veterans in our community? Please provide specific examples.

$1,000 2023 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 2023 Selfless Parent Scholarship  (Nov. 30): Should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing. Submit a 750-word essay response to the prompt: Discuss how your parent has made sacrifices for you or has otherwise shown selflessness to help you succeed in life. How did those sacrifices directly benefit you?

$1,000 2023 Road to Responsibility Scholarship  (Nov. 30): Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The candidate must submit a poem, song, movie, graphic, cartoon, or essay that demonstrates the downfalls of fast driving and/or that safe driving is ideal.

$1,000 2023 Accident Relief Scholarship  (Dec. 31): Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be in good overall academic standing. Submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: Share a story about an injury they received due to an auto accident, playing a sport, distracted driving, dangerous product, or any other way and how it has affected their daily life and education. 

$1,000 Education Accessibility Scholarship (Dec. 31):Be the first in your family to attend a four-year college and minimum 3.0 GPA or above. Write a 750-word 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 2023 Open Door Scholarship (Dec. 31): The scholarship is open to any current high school seniors, first-year college students, and college sophomores residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who are enrolled and/or accepted for the upcoming 2023 Spring semester. Should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Discuss a time when you had been faced with a life-changing choice or an opportunity. How did you know which decision to make, and what new doors opened because you made this decision? 

$1,000 2023 Path To Success Scholarship (Dec. 31): Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing. View the website for a list of requirements. Submit a 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Who helped guide you towards your path to success? 

 

Other/Ongoing - See websites for details.

Accounting Scholarships via Accounting.com

Air Force ROTC or Army ROTC 

$1,500 Autolist Used Car to Dream Car Scholarship

Fulbright Scholarships - International Educational Exchange Program

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$1,500 (max) Quit Smoking Community Scholarship

$500 Theater Masks Bi-annual Scholarship

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