The Dominguez Firm Collegiate Scholarship: An Opportunity for Future Leaders
The Dominguez Firm is committed to supporting the education and well-being of future generations. Through its scholarship programs, the firm aims to empower students in their pursuit of personal and academic success, ensuring a brighter future for communities.
The Collegiate Scholarship Award
The Collegiate Scholarship Award is designed to recognize and support deserving undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to making a difference in their communities and beyond. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education, acknowledging the challenges of financing a college education.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
To be eligible for the Collegiate Scholarship Award, students must be undergraduate students. Applicants are required to submit an essay between 500 and 700 words or a 1-2 minute video. The submission should describe the student, their aspirations, and their goals for attending college. The Dominguez Firm welcomes graphic and creative presentations as part of the application.
Academic Information Required
Applicants must provide detailed academic information, including:
- High School: Name and address of the high school attended.
- Date of Graduation: The date of graduation from high school.
- Cumulative GPA: The student's cumulative Grade Point Average.
- College Information: Name and address of the college the student plans to attend or is currently attending.
Additional Questions and Information
In addition to academic information, applicants are asked to provide details about their extracurricular activities and employment history:
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- Scholastic Honors and Achievements: A list of scholastic or academic honors and achievements the student is most proud of.
- Non-Academic Activities: A list of three non-academic activities that are important to the student.
- Employment History: Information on whether the student has been employed while attending school, including positions held and the number of hours worked per week.
- Disciplinary Sanctions: Disclosure of whether the student has been subjected to disciplinary sanctions in an academic setting.
The Legal Scholarship Award
The Legal Scholarship Award supports students accepted into or currently enrolled in law school. This scholarship aims to assist aspiring legal professionals in achieving their academic and career goals.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
To be considered for the Legal Scholarship Award, students must be accepted into or currently enrolled in law school. Applicants must submit an essay between 500 and 700 words or a 1-2 minute video. The submission should describe themselves and why they chose to attend law school or become an attorney. The Dominguez Firm encourages graphic and creative presentations.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Besides the Dominguez Firm's scholarships, numerous external scholarship opportunities are available to students pursuing higher education. These scholarships cater to various fields of study, backgrounds, and interests.
General Scholarship Resources
- Scholarship Connect: DePaul University verifies scholarships listed on Scholarship Connect to the best of their ability. Applicants should evaluate each opportunity carefully, exercising diligence and caution when applying.
- GlobalScholarships.com’s Study Abroad Scholarship: Offers a $1,000 scholarship to students studying abroad for a year or semester.
Scholarships for Specific Fields of Study
- Stephen K. Hall ACWA Water Law & Policy Scholarship: Awarded to a qualified graduate student pursuing studies in water law and policy.
- The Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law: Invites institutions to nominate a law student who has excelled in the study of intellectual property law for the Jan Jancin Award and the AIPLA Past President's Award.
- The Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship: Provides $1,000 to support the education of a student whose parent has been affected by a work-related injury.
- The Future in Family Law Scholarship: Supports dedicated current or future law students who are passionate about pursuing a career in family law.
- The Asher Hoffman Law Scholarship: Supports undergraduate students pursuing law or related fields, awarding $1,000 toward tuition and educational expenses.
Scholarships for Underrepresented Groups
- ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund: Encourages racial and ethnic minority students to apply to and attend law school.
- Cooley Diversity Fellowships: Offered to outstanding first-year law school students as part of Cooley's commitment to diversity.
- DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarship Program: Open to African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, LGBT, and multi-racial students in their second or third year of law school.
- Farella’s Diversity Scholarship Program: Assists Bay Area diverse law students in pursuing their legal careers.
- Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm Scholarship: Sponsors a nationwide scholarship contest for minorities pursuing a legal career.
- M. Katherine Baird Darmer Equality Scholarship Fund: Supports the LGBT community in Orange County and beyond.
- Edward C. Tang Scholarship: Provides financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) for post-secondary education.
- The USF Women Lawyers Committee Scholarship: Awarded to an entering first-year transitional student who has been out of school for at least five years, demonstrates financial need and academic excellence, and is involved with the community.
- The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship: Provides funding opportunities for Black students through NAACP's Inspire Initiatives.
- To ensure that immigrants can pursue educational opportunities: Our firm has created a scholarship program that assists first or second-generation immigrants from low-income families.
Scholarships Based on Specific Circumstances
- Davis Putter Scholarship Fund: Supports students who are activists in social and economic justice.
- The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: Supports immigrants or the children of immigrants pursuing graduate school in the United States.
- MALDEF’s Law School Scholarship Program: Open to law students committed to advancing Latino civil rights.
- Sue Cantrell Scholarship Programs: Support and assist spouses, children, and grandchildren of legally blind veterans.
- George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy: For full-time graduate students with a moderately-severe to profound pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss.
- The Disability Scholarship by Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.: Helps students with disabilities or injuries who need financial assistance for education purposes.
- The First in the Family Scholarship from O’Cathain Law Group: Offers $2,500 to students who are the first in their families to attend college.
- The Colwell Law Group, LLC Single Parent Scholarship: Supports single parents pursuing a degree or funding their child’s education.
- The Enchanted Fairies Edu Fund: A $1,000 award for US college students, helping to ease the financial burden of higher education.
- The Triumph through Family Adversity scholarship: Designed for students who are pursuing education while also managing the challenges and hardships that come with caring for an injured family member.
- The Moskowitz Law Group is offering the Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship: Allowing applicants to discuss their experiences with divorce and their belief in fair laws in their state.
- The 2026 Ripple Effect Scholarship, offered by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia: Supports students whose families were impacted when a parent became disabled after a car accident.
Scholarships Focused on Specific Qualities and Experiences
- The Act of Kindness Scholarship: Supports students who are committed to helping others in their schools or communities.
- The Aspiring Professionals Scholarship from Seger Law: Supports individuals with entrepreneurial spirits.
- The Bihm Firm, LLC Conflict Conqueror Scholarship: For college freshmen who demonstrate their ability to overcome challenges.
- The Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship: Open to college students with a proven commitment to their communities through volunteer work.
- The Swift Justice Scholarship: Awards $1,000 to a student who has taken meaningful action to address an injustice.
- The 2026 Underdog Scholarship recognizes students who have overcome adversity and demonstrated perseverance.
- he 2026 Strong Work Ethic Scholarship from BK Law Group awards $1,000 to a student who demonstrates dedication, focus, and perseverance.
Law School Specific Scholarships at USF
The USF School of Law offers merit scholarships to selected students entering their first year of study based on their pre-law school academic achievement and demonstrated potential for success in legal studies. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships, which are granted after a review of the application materials. No additional financial aid or other forms are required. Successful applicants are notified of any scholarship award with their offer of admission.
Examples of USF School of Law Scholarships:
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- Rita Gilmore Scholarship: Created in memory of Rita Gilmore ’79, this award is for a law school student in good standing with demonstrated service to others.
- Paul I. Archbold Scholarship: A scholarship, established by the family of Class of 1948 Paul I. Archbold, is awarded to a law student whose undergraduate degree was earned at USF.
- Harry M. Bardt Scholarship: A bequest from Harry M. Bardt, Class of 1927, provides scholarship assistance to deserving students.
- Arthur J. Barrett Scholarship: The Arthur J. Barrett Scholarship benefits a worthy law student in financial need.
- A. Russell Berti Scholarship: A scholarship honoring A. Russell Berti, Class of 1928, who was associated with the law school for more than 50 years and served as acting dean of the law school three times.
- Leon A. and Esther F. Blum Foundation Scholarship: Scholarship funds donated by the Leon A. and Esther F. Blum Foundation aid worthy students in the pursuit of their legal education at USF.
- Donald R. Brophy Scholarship: A scholarship established by the law firm of Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer and Jensen in honor of their late senior partner, Donald R. Brophy, Class of 1928. Special preference is given to a part-time student with demonstrated need who entered law school after lengthy experience in another field.
- Eugene Clifford Scholarship: A scholarship for law students funded by donations in honor of Eugene Clifford, Class of 1946.
- Bruce J. Diaso Scholarship: A scholarship fund established by classmates in memory of Bruce J. Diaso, Class of 1966.
- Hon. John Molinari Scholarship: A scholarship established through a gift from the Hon. John Molinari, Class of 1933, in honor of his mentor, the distinguished San Francisco lawyer Joseph Farry.
- Hon. Timothy I. Fitzpatrick Scholarship: A scholarship fund established by friends and colleagues in memory of Hon. Timothy I. Fitzpatrick, Class of 1893.
- John A. Flynn Scholarship: A scholarship fund, established by friends and colleagues of maritime attorney John A. Flynn, to assist a student with an interest in maritime law.
- Conrad J. Greider Scholarship: A scholarship for deserving law students established by a bequest from Conrad J. Greider, a San Francisco industrialist and philanthropist and friend of the law school.
- Arthur Healy Scholarship: A scholarship fund established in memory of Arthur Healy, Class of 1920, by a bequest from the estate of his widow, Catherine Healy.
- George Helmer Scholarship: A scholarship fund established to assist students in financial need by George Helmer, Class of 1940.
- Wilhelmine Klosowski Scholarship: A scholarship fund for law students provided by a bequest from Wilhelmine Klosowski, a friend of the law school.
- Charles R. Lawrence Scholarship: A scholarship established to honor Charles R. Lawrence, a former law professor at USF.
- Albert and Mae Lee Scholarship: A scholarship for deserving law students in need provided by a bequest from the estate of Albert and Mae Lee.
- Frank D. Madison Scholarship: A scholarship fund established in honor of Frank D. Madison by a gift from the Madison Fund and Marshall P. Madison, a founding partner of Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro.
- Florence M. McAuliffe Scholarship: A scholarship fund honoring Florence M. McAuliffe, who received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from USF in 1905, and was a founding partner of Heller, Ehrman, White and McAuliffe.
- Alexis J. Perillat Scholarship: The scholarship, awarded each year to a law student with financial need, was established in honor of Alexis J. Perillat (Class of 1951), a gifted and well-known San Francisco Bay Area litigator.
- Edelbert W. Pieruccini Scholarship: A scholarship fund for deserving law students donated in honor of Edelbert W. Pieruccini, Class of 1923.
- Michael Raddie Scholarship: Established by Michael Raddie, Class of 1960, to assist a USF School of Business undergraduate who excels in the field of accounting, business, and finance and who chooses to continue his or her education at the USF School of Law.
- Joseph J. Rauenhorst Scholarship: A scholarship for students with financial need funded by a gift from Joseph J. Rauenhorst, Class of 1981, through the Gerald Rauenhorst Family foundation.
- William and Andrew C. Schwartz Scholarship: Founded by William Schwartz and his son, Andrew C. Schwartz, Class of 1975, to enable a student with an interest in civil rights to study law.
- Gladys Stahl Scholarship: A scholarship established by Gladys Stahl in memory of her nephew James Duane, Class of 1943.
- Arthur C. Zief Sr. Scholarship: Multiple scholarships, up to 50 (fifty), of between $2,500-$10,000 each, for deserving law students with demonstrated financial need, established by Arthur C. Zief Sr. '47, in honor of his son, Arthur C. Zief Jr.
- Bretzlaff Foundation Scholarship: One or two awards of up to $15,000 for full-time law students in good standing with demonstrated financial need from the state of Nevada or Hawaii. This scholarship is funded by the Bretzlaff Foundation.
- John Flynn Scholarship: This scholarship is in memory of John Flynn, who was an alumnus of Stanford and a distinguished member of the San Francisco Maritime Bar. The scholarship is an award of $2,000 awarded to one USF School of Law student with a demonstrated interest in maritime law.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Many other organizations and law firms offer scholarships to support students pursuing higher education. Examples include:
- CaseGen.ai Scholarship Program
- PHILADELPHIA INJURY LAWYERS P.C. Scholarship
- PITTSBURGH INJURY LAWYERS P.C. Scholarship
- The Law Office of Ahmad R. Scholarship
- The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. Scholarship
- The Law Office of J. Scholarship
- Chattahoochee Injury Law’s Mind Matters Scholarship
- Amy G Injury Firm Scholarship
- Massey Law Beyond Grades Scholarship
- Williams Hart & Boundas LLP Blue Collar to Big Dreams Scholarship
- New Frontier Immigration Law Building Tomorrow’s Bridges Scholarship
- Tomeny Best Community Catalyst Scholarship
- The Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq. Dare to Dream Scholarship
- Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Esq., & Associates, LLC Digital Justice Scholarship
- Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys Driver Safety Scholarship
- Erkel Law, P.C. Scholarship
- O’Cathain Law Group First in the Family Scholarship
- The Wilhite Law Firm Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship
- Siniard Law, LLC Gravitate Here Scholarship
- Clark & Howell Headlights for Hope Scholarship
- Keys Criminal Defense, PLLC Hooked on the Law Scholarship
- Schlack & Bassmaji Injury Advocacy Scholarship
- The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC Scholarship
- Polito & Harrington LLC More Than a Game Scholarship
- The Law Office of David E. Gordon Nuclear Family Scholarship
- Ponce Law Perspectives Scholarship
- The Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer Community Service Scholarship
- Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia Ripple Effect Scholarship
- The Law Office of Eric M. Mark Roots and Routes Scholarship
- Kramer Injury Law Scholarship
- The Law Office of Brian H. Turner Shaping Sacramento Scholarship
- The Colwell Law Group, LLC Single Parent Scholarship
- Kimbrough Legal, PLLC Scholarship
- Burnett Injury Group Strength Through Recovery Scholarship
- Virginia Defense Group Strong Roots Scholarship
- The Swift Justice Scholarship
- The BK Law Group Strong Work Ethic Scholarship
- Benjamin A. Scholarship
- The Brian C. Scholarship
- Charles E. Scholarship
- Collins Rupp, P.C. Scholarship
- The Hoffman Firm Conquering Cancer Scholarship
- Hackard Law Fair Inheritance Scholarship
- The Law Offices of David A. Kadzai, LLC First Generation College Student Scholarship
- Florin|Roebig Scholarship
- Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship
- Fox & Moghul Freshman Trailblazer Scholarship
- Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys Scholarship
- The Law Offices of Joseph J. Scholarship
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Cautionary Note
While basic contact details are standard, be cautious if asked for sensitive information like social security or banking details. Most reputable scholarship programs will prefer to send their scholarship funds directly to the university where it will be processed for the recipient. DePaul encourages diligence and careful consideration when applying.
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