Spencer Wright Law Firm
Magnolia Leaders Scholarship
This scholarship is named in honor of our Founder's grandmother, Magnolia Spencer who was a staunch supporter of women and minorities in the legal profession.
Eligibility Requirements
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Attends or recently graduated from a College or University in Madison County, Alabama
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Admitted to Law School for Fall 2025
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Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
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Timely submission of Scholarship Essay and Application by April 30, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
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$500 Awarded annually for 3 academic years
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Covers the cost of law school books
2024 Magnolia Leaders Scholarship Recipient
Pariss Holbert
Oakwood University C/O 2023
Univ. Of Maryland
Francis King Carey School of Law
Ms. Holbert completed her Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law at Oakwood University in 2023. Pariss serves as a 1L Honor Board Representative who hears honor code and policy infractions of law students.
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Ms. Holbert continues to advocate for those who cannot speak up for themselves. Her goal is to enter Healthcare Law. ​​
2023 Magnolia Leaders Scholarship Recipient
Peris Munene
Oakwood University C/O 2023
Univ. Of Notre Dame Law School
Ms. Munene completed her Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law with a minor in International Business at Oakwood University in 2023.
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​While at Notre Dame, Peris has begun working with the Notre Dame Exoneration Clinic whose mission is to correct the miscarriage of justice and overturn wrongful convictions.
