Thomas F. Eagleton Diversity Scholarship

Sponsoring Organization:

Thompson Coburn LLP

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is the first generation in their family to graduate from college, from a demographic group that is underrepresented in the legal profession, and/or whose opportunities have been impacted by their background, life experiences or economic circumstances.

Application Deadline:
July 1

Some application deadlines have not yet been announced. In those cases, the dates posted are based on the scholarship provider’s most recent information. Please confirm each deadline via the provider’s website.

Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled as a first-year law school student at one of the following institutions:

Washington University School of Law

Saint Louis University School of Law

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

University of Illinois School of Law

Minimum 3.25 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Demonstrate the passion and ability to promote or enhance diversity in the legal profession

Award Description:

Each annual scholarship recipient receives:

A $15,000 stipend
A full year of hands-on mentoring provided by a TC partner
A paid summer internship for the summer following the student’s all-important first year of law school

Location Description:

Must attend one of the following law schools:

Washington University School of Law

Saint Louis University School of Law

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

University of Illinois School of Law