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

The legal profession continues to play a critical role in addressing issues such as civil rights, voting access, criminal justice reform, technology and privacy, and social inequality.

Prompt:

Describe a personal experience, current event, or social issue that has influenced your desire to pursue a career in law. How has this experience shaped your values, and what positive change do you hope to create in your community or society as an attorney?

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Recipients Announced: Friday, May 22, 2026

RALEIGH R. RAWLS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Completed applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 28, 2025.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance 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.

Scholarship recipients will be announced on Friday, April 25, 2025, and recognized on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the 33rd Annual Scholarship, Awards, and Installation Gala.

Scholarship recipients should make every effort to be in attendance.

First name

Last name

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

College/University where you have been accepted

Year

Unweighted GPA

Class Rank

List community service and/or extracurricular activities. (Identify leadership roles). Please provide supporting documentation verifying your community service involvement.

List any Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, or International Baccalaureate courses that you have taken. Please provide a copy of your unofficial academic transcript.

List any honors you have received.

Type a 250-word biography that may be used for publication. **

Provide an essay on the following: (500 words maximum)

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?

Upload Essay, Headshot, and unofficial academic transcript.

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Submissions are due on Friday, April 24, 2026 to

scholarshipstjreddickbar@gmail.com

PO Box 1500,

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33302

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