Chris Marshall Endowed Presidential Scholarship Grant

Chris Marshall Endowed Presidential Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law
Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000
Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Summary

The Chris Marshall Endowed Presidential Scholarship, established by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, supports outstanding third-year law students committed to public service in Texas. Eligible applicants must have a GPA of 3.44 or higher and demonstrate a strong intent to work in nonprofit, government, or legislative positions post-graduation. This scholarship not only aids students financially but also fosters a commitment to increasing access to justice through public interest lawyering.

Overview

William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law The William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law was created in 2004 when the law school joined with Judge William Wayne Justice’s former law clerks and many admirers to establish it in his honor. The Justice Center is a comprehensive resource for students, faculty, alumni, and the community. The Justice Center inspires, equips, and empowers Texas Law students to serve the public interest. Our work includes: Education: Teaching students about public interest lawyering and the need to increase access to justicePro Bono: Creating opportunities for the Texas Law community to gain legal skills and serve the public through the Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono ProgramProgramming: Informing students, faculty, staff, attorneys, and the community about public interest legal issuesCommunity Building: Fostering a community of support for students and alumni engaged in public serviceFinancial Support: Awarding scholarships and fellowships to ensure that public interest law practice is accessible to and sustainable for all Chris Marshall Endowed Presidential Scholarship The Chris Marshall Endowed Presidential Scholarship is awarded annually to third-year students of outstanding academic excellence who plan to remain in Texas after graduation to practice public service law in nonprofit, government or legislative positions. Pursuant to University of Texas at Austin policy, this scholarship is open to applicants with GPAs of 3.44 or above.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must receive financial aid through the Law School and must demonstrate their intent to work in public service in Texas. Applicants who have committed to judicial clerkships (in or outside Texas) are eligible if they meet the other criteria.