SPOUSES OF HOUSTON BARRISTERS

FALL 2025 PATHWAYS TO JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
HISTORY: Founded in 1957, the Spouses of Houston Barristers is a 501© 3
non-profit organization of attorneys’ wives dedicated to enhancing the legal profession through
educational, civic, cultural, and social services to the community.
PURPOSE: The SHB Pathway to Justice Scholarship is a merit-based award for law
students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements and a strong commitment
to pursuing justice in the legal field and the community at large. This scholarship aims to
support students who bring unique and underrepresented perspectives to the profession.
CRITERIA:
• Applicant must be registered as a second- or third-year law student for the 2025 Fall
semester.
• Applicant must be a US Citizen.
• Applicant must submit the following by Tuesday, July 22, 2025:
a. Scholarship application found here.
b. An official transcript bearing the college or university seal indicating
a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.
c. Applicant must be available for an interview on Saturday,
August 2, 2025 if selected as a finalist.
Upon completion of the application, please e-mail the official transcript to the following
address by July 22, 2025: shb.scholarships@gmail.com