Linda and Robert Jenkins Endowed Legal Studies Scholarship

This application is for Fall 2025.

PURPOSE: Linda and Robert Jenkins Endowed Paralegal Studies Scholarship encourages academic excellence in the Legal Studies Program.

Applicants must have the following criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to College of DuPage
• Be pursuing a degree or certificate in Legal Studies, have completed at least 3 paralegal (PLGL) classes.
• Applicants pursuing a Legal Studies certificate must have a Legal Studies GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Applicants must submit a 750-word essay describing their career goals and involvement in extra-curricular, legal-related activities.
• Students must demonstrate leadership or active involvement in College of DuPage’s Paralegal Club, or be actively involved with another volunteer organization in the legal field.
• Finalists will be selected by a Review Committee of the Paralegal Program.

Award: $500 each