Pre-Law 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, each recipient has 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 2026 Summer semester
- 3.0 GPA or higher (cumulative)
- Enrolled in classes at TSU for the 2026 Fall semester
Application Materials:
- Resume
- Personal Statement (500-word maximum) – see below for writing prompt
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A letter of recommendation (preferably from a TSU professor) – a second letter can be submitted but is not required
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Current unofficial transcript
Personal Statement:
Respond to the following question in an essay of 500 words or fewer:
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How has your personal and/or academic background and experiences influenced you to pursue a career in the legal field?
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Award Announcement: August 14, 2026
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 Friday, July 31, 2026 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.
