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. 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.
Class of 2027 Scholars:
For the class of 2027, two to four scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $3,000 to $6,000.
Class of 2026 Scholars:
For more information, please email: justicecenter@law.utexas.edu
Application Information
Class of 2027 Scholars:
For the class of 2027, two to four scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $3,000 to $6,000.
Applications are due by noon CT on Monday, November 30, 2026. Apply using the online application linked to this page.
The class of 2027 scholars will be announced by Monday, December 7.
The scholarship is open to full-time J.D. law students who plan to graduate in May or August 2027.
Recipients
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Other opportunities: