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School Closures

Due to the forecasted severe weather and unsafe road conditions, all GISD schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, 2025. All GISD after-school activities scheduled for those days are also canceled. See the Weather Procedures page for more details.

We are looking for that outstanding high school senior who has overachieved during high school in law-related activities. Were you a superstar on your school's Mock Trial Team? President of the Student Body? Write a winning essay for NCSS? A wonder kid in Model UN? If so, you need to apply NOW for the $10,000 Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Memorial Scholarship!

Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
The American Lawyers Alliance
Award information

$10,000

Eligibility Requirements

1. Student must be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year college 

2. Student must have a GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent) or higher 

3. Student must submit a 500-750 word essay explaining "The Importance of Law-Related Education in Today's Society." 

4. Student must complete the online application, submit a copy of their latest transcript, a copy of their academic resume, copies of their SAT/ACT scores and at least 2 letters of recommendation Student must be a United States citizen