Undergraduate Scholarship at Texas Southern University
The Porter Hedges Pre-Law Scholarship was created to recognize and assist undergraduate students at Texas Southern University that are interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession upon graduation. The scholarship gives talented students a real-world look at the practice of law and the many ways in which lawyers serve and contribute to their communities.
In addition to receiving the scholarship award, recipients have the opportunity to meet with Porter Hedges attorneys, connect with a third-year law student from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and visit the Porter Hedges office in downtown Houston.
Eligibility Criteria:
- TSU undergraduate with at least 59 credit hours and who will have completed their sophomore year by the end of the 2025 Spring semester
- 3.0 GPA or higher (cumulative)
- Enrolled in classes at TSU for the 2025 Fall semester
Application Materials:
- Resume
- Essay (750-word maximum) – see below for essay question
- Current unofficial transcript
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a professor at TSU
Essay:
Respond to the following question in an essay of 750 words or fewer:
- Describe your career goals and how those goals will have an impact on you, your family, and your community.
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
Award Announcement: August 15, 2025
Scholarship Amount: up to $10,000
Submission Instructions: Scholarship applicants must submit all application materials by email to Ashley Black no later than 11:59 pm CT on Thursday, July 31, 2025 to be considered for the scholarship. All application materials should be saved as one PDF document prior to submission. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
