Univ  ersity of Houston Law Center

Scholar II Online

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Scholarships are not guaranteed

Who is eligible? 
Timeline 
Requirements 
Cost
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better. 
76 college credits or more.  
Applications open: on Tuesday, October 1, 2024  
Applications close: Saturday, March 1, 2025 Program dates: Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 Note: Online application with accompanying personal statement, resume, transcript, writing sample, and two letters of recommendation) will be reviewed on a monthly basis starting in November.  Any completed applications submitted after Saturday, March 1, 2025, will be considered on a space-availability basis up until the first day of each program. 
  1. Fill out the online application
    1. Once you have submitted the application, you will receive an email (to the email address that you listed in your application) containing a personalized link to upload your supplemental materials. 
  2. Personal statement  
    1. Submit a PDF version of a 1–2-page personal statement 
    2. 12-point font and double-spaced addressing the following prompts
  3. Resume 
  4. Transcript  
    1. Most recent undergraduate unofficial transcript (in PDF Form) 
  5. Writing Sample 
    1. A 2–4-page paper that you have received a grade of a "B" or better. 
  6. Two Letters of Recommendation 
    1. Submit a request through the online links below for your letters of recommendation.  
    2. One letter must be from a college faculty member and the other one can be from another source, such as a current or former employer, mentor, or coach.  
      1. First letter of recommendation request
      2. Second letter of recommendation request
  7. Advisor Acknowledgement Form 
    1. The advisor acknowledgment form is a notification to your advisor that you are applying to this program and that you may seek their support throughout your law school journey. 
  8. Scholarship Consideration 
    1. Submit a PDF copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) and your 2024 – 2025 financial aid award letter awarded to you from your educational institution (this opportunity only applies to Scholar I and Scholar II applicants). 
$1,600.
To secure your seat, there's a nonrefundable $300 deposit.

Questions? Join us at our next information session or contact uhprelaw@central.uh.edu.

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