Jack Saunders Memorial Scholarship
Jack Saunders was a beloved son, brother and friend who sadly passed away on November 7th, 2025, in a motorcycle accident that cut his young life short.
At the time of his passing, Jack was a first-year law school student at the University of Richmond. He was a bright, funny, caring soul who had embarked on his legal education in order to help people and create positive changes. He was passionate about people and is remembered for the impact he had on his community, friends, and family.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life and memory of Jack Saunders by supporting pre-law and post-graduate students who share Jack's desire to use the law to make a difference. It was designed for "splitters," those who have average grades but high LSAT scores, to help fill in the cost-of-attendance gap.
Any bachelor’s senior, bachelor’s graduate, or first-year law school student may apply for this scholarship if they have volunteering experience and if they have a desire to use the law to make the world a better place.
To apply, tell us about the biggest challenge you’ve faced and how you ultimately succeeded. Additionally, upload a picture of you and your favorite pet, and upload a letter of recommendation from someone who isn’t a friend or family member.
As you prepare for a future as a lawyer, tell us about the biggest challenge you've faced in life. How did you ultimately win?
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The application deadline is Apr 18, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 19, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 19, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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