Ronald D. Weiss Scholarship

The following factors will be considered in determining the three (3) winning essays in every biannual essay writing contest:

1. A demonstrated understanding of the issues raised
2. Originality
3. Quality of writing # demonstrated potential for success in a field related to law, policy and/or government.

Three (3) winners for each biannual essay writing contest are chosen with the 1st prize being $3,500., the 2nd prize being $2,000. and the 3rd prize being $1000. The prizes are sent to the three (3) winners of each contest approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks after the end of a contest. We ask that winners send us a picture of themselves with the large “presentation check” that we will mail together with the actual award check and allow us to post their photo with their winning essay to encourage future students to participate.