Raleigh R. Rawls
Named in honor of Broward County’s longest serving African-American attorney, this scholarship will be awarded to an African American high school senior who has overcome obstacles during their high school journey and has expressed an interest in pursuing a career in the legal field.
Raleigh R. Rawls Scholarship Application Essay prompt
What inspired your dream of becoming a lawyer? Reflect on a specific experience or event that sparked your interest in law and how that interest has grown over time. How do you believe a law career will allow you to make a difference in your community or society at large?
The following requirements must be completed to be considered for the scholarship:
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Be a high school senior of African-American descent graduating from a Broward County Public High School.
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Have a minimum of 2.5 unweighted GPA on the UNOFFICIAL transcript uploaded at the time of application.
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Upload a 4x6 photograph (HEADSHOT ONLY) that is clear and may be used for publication (graduation photo preferred).
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Have an articulated interest in pursuing a career in the legal field.
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Demonstrated community service involvement.
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Written communication demonstrated completed Essay (500 words typed).
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250-word biography that may be used for publication.
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