Charles R. Ray Pre-Law Scholarship
Background
The Charles R. Ray Scholarship is funded by a prominent graduate of Franklin-Simpson High School, Franklin, Kentucky, who completed a Pre-Law degree at Middle Tennessee State University, a Law degree at Vanderbilt University School of Law, and went on to distinguish himself in legal practice in Nashville.
Purpose
To promote and encourage study of law.
Scholarship Award
The student selected for the Scholarship will be awarded $750 toward college expenses for each successful semester of full-time study (up to eight semesters and a total of $4000) at Middle Tennessee State University (a GPA of 2.5 or higher) in preparation for law school.
Applicants
Any graduating high school senior is eligible to apply. Preference will be given to graduates of Franklin-SimpsonHigh School in Franklin, Kentucky.
Applicants will be judged on the basis of high school scholastic record, ACT score, desire to study law, and need for financial support.
The Scholarship recipient must agree to attend MTSU and major in the Pre-Law Program.
Materials to be included:
- High School Transcript
- ACT Scores
- Recommendation from one high school teacher (to be mailed in separately)
- Completed Application Form (PDF file: 51KB)
Applications
Please complete the application and send above material to:
Political Science Department
P.O. Box 29
MTSU
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Deadline
All applications must be postmarked by April 1 prior to entry into the university.