Vinson and Elkins Scholarship, Due 4/17/15

SCHOLARSHIP: Vinson and Elkins Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS: Eligible students must: 

(1) be a senior in the top 20 percent of his/her class at an Austin, Dallas, or Houston-area high school accredited by the Texas Education Agency;
(2) be a member of a racial/ethnic group which has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession (i.e. Asian, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or Multiracial/Two or More Races);

(3) have a minimum of a combined Math/Reading Comprehension SAT score of 1650, or a composite ACT score of 24;

(4) demonstrate an interest in working in a law firm setting;

(5) have a financial need; and,

(6) a U.S. citizen, or a resident in the Houston, Dallas, Austin, or surrounding areas for seven continuous years

A complete application consists of the following materials submitted by April 17, 2015:

(1) A completed 2015 Vinson & Elkins Scholarship Application form;

(2) An essay (1000-1500 words) on your career goals (PDF), submitted as part of the application;

(3) A resume (PDF), submitted as part of the application;

(4) A recent professional photograph (JPG), submitted as part of the application

(5) Completed financial aid applications (PDF), submitted as part of the application, e-mailed to Kristen Killion or mailed to the V&E Scholarship Foundation (see address below)

(6) Two letters of recommendation, e-mailed to Kristen Killion or mailed to the V&E Scholarship Foundation

(7) An official high school transcript, e-mailed to Kristen Killion or mailed to the V&E Scholarship Foundation

(8) Your decision on which college to attend, e-mailed to Kristen Killion

 Mail submissions should be sent to:

Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation

ATTN: Kristen Killion, Human Resources

1001 Fannin St., Ste. 2300

Houston, TX 77002-6760 

HOW MUCH: $2,500 per year for four years - totaling $10,000

DEADLINE:4/17/15 

LINK: Click here