The Mary J. Mullarkey Scholarship

The Mary J. Mullarkey Scholarship supports students graduating with an undergraduate degree from an accredited Colorado college/university or from St. Norbert College and who are entering law school for the upcoming fall semester. Scholarships shall be awarded to one or more students who, through their work experience, volunteer experience, and/or coursework, have demonstrated a commitment to sex equality in the law, including, without limitation, in the area(s) of sex discrimination, equal pay, reproductive rights, and/or gender violence.

Eligibility

• Graduating undergraduate student from a Colorado post-secondary institution, Reed College or St. Norbert College
• Will be enrolled at an accredited U.S. law school in the fall of 2026
• Demonstrates financial need
• Demonstrates academic excellence
• Have provided and can demonstrate significant community contributions

Selection criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on

• Commitment to the field/passion for the work
• Vision for the future
• Community engagement
• Preference will be given to:
• Student’s who participates in activities related to their graduate studies

Award details

• Scholarship Range: $1,000 – $10,000
• Typical Number of Awards: 1
• This scholarship is a one-time award
• Award amounts may be used toward the recipient’s tuition, fees, books, and supplies
• All scholarships will be paid directly to a recipient’s post-secondary institution. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s post-secondary institution
• Award must be used for the upcoming academic year

How to apply 

1. Read through the eligibility criteria above to confirm you meet the requirements for this scholarship
2. Log into TDF Scholarship Manager and apply for the Mary J. Mullarkey Scholarship
3. Prepare and submit the following items:
   1. List of all community volunteering opportunities and paid/unpaid work experiences you have had
   2. Transcript
   3. Response to the following prompt(s):
      1. Reflect on how your socioeconomic background has influenced your path toward pursuing a legal education. Consider aspects such as family circumstances, financial responsibilities, access to opportunities, or community environments. How have these experiences shaped your perspective on justice, equity, and advocacy? How do they inform the kind of lawyer you aspire to become, and what you hope to accomplish with your law degree? (5,000 characters or approximately 800 words)