Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law Grant

Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law Grant

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

Summary

The Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law recognizes a third-year law student demonstrating academic excellence and a commitment to civil rights and civil liberties. Established in honor of Judge William Wayne Justice, this scholarship is supported by a generous gift from Elizabeth Parrish. It aims to promote public interest lawyering, providing critical financial support to enhance access to justice and empower future legal leaders.

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 Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law The Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law is awarded annually to a third-year law student of scholastic merit who evidences a commitment to promoting civil rights and civil liberties in the United States. The scholarship is funded by a gift from Elizabeth Parrish. Scholastic merit includes the student’s academic record and leadership in and outside of the Law School. Financial need is considered when choosing between equally meritorious candidates.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.