U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Scholarship

  • Scholarship for a current student at SIU School of Law whose hometown is in the Southern District of Illinois as defined by the U.S. District Court. This includes the following Illinois counties:
    Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Fayette, Edwards, Effingham, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, St. Clair, Union, Wabash, Wayne, Washington, White, and Williamson.
  • Recipients must be in the top 50% of their class, demonstrate financial need and a commitment to pro bono work.
  • Applicants must submit an essay regarding their perspective on the role of lawyers in society.

Donor
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Award
Varies
Area of Interest
Simmons Law School
Deadline
04/30/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. The US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Scholarship
    • Are you in the top 50% of your class?
    • Is your hometown in one of the following Illinois counties?

      Please select the appropriate county.
    • Please submit a list of your pro bono/volunteer activities.
    • Please submit an essay of no more than 500 words regarding your perspective on the role of lawyers in society.