Hodgson Russ Achievement Scholarship

Established in 2024 by Hodgson Russ LLP and The Hodgson Russ Charitable Foundation, Inc. Must be rising second year law students who have overcome adversity on their path toward a career in law and demonstrate academic excellence. Examples of adversity include, but are not limited to, coming from an underrepresented* background, being raised in a low socioeconomic group, or having a disability or caring for a family member with a disability.

*For purposes of this scholarship, the term “underrepresented” is intended to refer to individuals who have been historically underrepresented in a particular field of study, profession, or educational pathway based on factors such as socioeconomic background (e.g. Pell eligibility), first-generation college status, geographic origin, educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, veteran status, or other unprotected characteristics. This term does not establish preference based on race, sex, ethnicity, or any other protected classification under applicable federal or state law.