Vinson & Elkins Diversity Scholarship

Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship is for high school seniors in good standing attending a high school accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Applicants must also be located in the greater Austin, Dallas, or Houston areas. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be members of a racial/ethnic group that has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession and/or identify as a member of the LGBT community, have a strong high school record, demonstrate interest in working in a law firm setting and be in the top 20% of their class. Applicants must have a valid Social Security Number and have US citizenship or residency in Houston, Dallas, Austin, or the surrounding areas for contiguous seven years.