Apply for the Anita Hill Scholarship 2026 - a U.S. law school scholarship honoring Professor Anita Hill’s legacy of courage, integrity, and public service. Five selected students will each receive $10,000 in financial support plus membership in a national community of changemakers.
Established by a coalition of Professor Hill’s former students and fiscally sponsored by StitchCrew, the scholarship supports law students committed to advancing democracy, civil rights, and gender equity.
Quick Facts - Anita Hill Scholarship 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Anita Hill Scholarship 2026 |
| Organisers | Anita Hill Scholarship Fund (fiscally sponsored by StitchCrew) |
| Country | United States |
| Who | U.S. law school students (2L or 3L) |
| Award | Five scholarships of $10,000 each |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 on a 4.0 scale |
| Applications open | 11 August 2026 |
| Deadline | 22 September 2026 |
| Notification | By November 2026 |
| Disbursement | November 2026 |
| Official apply | Anita Hill Scholarship Application (Airtable) |
What Is the Anita Hill Scholarship?
Professor Anita Hill’s courage transformed the national conversation on gender, power, accountability, and justice. Her lifelong commitment to equality continues to inspire generations of lawyers, advocates, and public servants.
The Anita Hill Scholarship honors that legacy by providing financial assistance to law students whose work, life, or interests reflect Professor Hill’s enduring values of integrity, courage, and public service - especially students working to challenge inequity, strengthen democracy, or expand access to justice.
What Recipients Receive
- $10,000 in financial support (five awards total)
- Membership in the Anita Hill Scholars community
- Connection to a national network of legal professionals and changemakers
- Recognition as part of a cohort honoring Professor Hill’s public-service legacy
Eligibility
- At least 18 years old
- Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school as a 2L or 3L (part-time students may apply - confirm on official FAQs)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrate a commitment to advancing democracy, civil rights, and gender equity
- Demonstrate financial need
- Agree to participate in the Anita Hill Scholars community, including recognition/marketing activities and an impact survey
- Family members of the Selection Committee or current StitchCrew staff and board are not eligible
Application Materials
Review the official application form and FAQs for the full checklist. Typical materials include evidence of enrollment, academic standing, financial need, and your commitment to civil rights, gender equity, and democratic values through coursework, advocacy, internships, or community work.
How to Apply
- Read the official Anita Hill Scholarship page and FAQs.
- Confirm you meet the 2L/3L, GPA, financial-need, and community-participation requirements.
- Complete the official Airtable application form.
- Submit before 22 September 2026.
Official Links
Apply - Anita Hill Scholarship 2026
Programme details - StitchCrew Anita Hill Scholarship
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FAQs - Anita Hill Scholarship 2026
What is the deadline?
22 September 2026. Applications opened on 11 August 2026.
How much is the award?
Five scholarships of $10,000 each, distributed in November 2026.
Who can apply?
U.S. law school students in their second or third year (2L/3L) with at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and a commitment to democracy, civil rights, and gender equity.
When will recipients be notified?
By November 2026.
Where do I apply?
Via the official Airtable form: Anita Hill Scholarship application.
