Jerry Tidwell Scholarship (ID 4073)
Scholarship Description
- Start Date:
- 1/1/2019
- Deadline:
- 7/31/2019
- Website:
- https://jerrytidwell.com/scholarship/
- Amount:
- $2,500
- Description:
- THE EXONERATION EDUCATION INITIATIVE
In an effort to encourage law students to pursue a career in defense law and reclaim the rights of wrongfully convicted individuals, Tidwell Law Firm PLLC is offering a $2,500 scholarship to students.
Overview
We are asking students to write an essay of at least 500 words detailing the case of a wrongfully accused individual who was released or is still imprisoned that inspired them to pursue a career in defense law. Students are encouraged to outline the case in a detailed way and artfully describe how it led them to choose a career in law.
How to apply
To apply, email your essay to jerry@jerrytidwell.com. A valid ID and proof of enrollment will be required upon selection.
Contact Information
- Email:
- jerry@jerrytidwell.com
Eligibility
- Gender:
- NA
- Eligibility:
- Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2019) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school as of the start of the fall 2019 semester.
The essay must be submitted by July 31, 2019.
A winner will be selected by no later than August 15, 2019.
