Eligible applicants must be:At least 18 years old.Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school as a 2L or a 3L.Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.Demonstrate a commitment to advancing democracy, civil rights, and gender equity Demonstrate financial need (through application and/or video).Agree to participate in the Anita Hill Scholars community, including a recognition marketing strategy and impact survey.Family members of Anita Hill Scholars Selection Committee members or current StitchCrew staff and board members are not eligible to apply. Please note that meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. Finalists are chosen based on the overall strength of their applications and alignment with the scholarship's mission.To ensure a fair and equitable review process, applicants are asked not to contact members of the Selection Committee regarding their application. Questions about the application process should be directed to info@stitchcrew.com

To be considered, applicants must submit the following in their application:A current resumeA personal statement of 500–750 words An official or unofficial academic transcriptProof of current enrollmentOne letter of recommendation from someone who is not a family memberA video introduction of up to two minutes All required application materials must included in your application by the deadline. Applications missing any of the materials listed above will not be considered. You will not be able to save an unfinished application and return to it later, so please have everything ready before you begin.

The selection process is designed to be fair, transparent, and consistent for all applicants.Applications Open: August 11, 2026Application Deadline: September 22, 2026Eligibility Review: Applications are reviewed to confirm they meet the scholarship's eligibility requirements.Committee Review: Eligible applications are evaluated by the Selection Committee using a standardized scoring rubric based on the published selection criteria.Finalist Interviews: Selected finalists will be invited to participate in a virtual interview.Recipient Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified by November 2026.Note: Only finalists will be contacted for interviews. All application materials must be submitted by the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. To ensure a fair and equitable review process, applicants are asked not to contact members of the Selection Committee regarding their application. Questions about the application process should be directed to info@stitchcrew.com

Applications are reviewed holistically using the following criteria:Commitment to advancing democracy, civil rights, and gender equity (30%), demonstrated through academic interests, professional experience, advocacy, leadership, or community involvement. Financial need (20%), consideration of the applicant's financial circumstances and the potential impact of the scholarship. Leadership and achievements (20%), evidence of initiative, leadership, and meaningful accomplishments in academic, professional, or community settings. Academic and professional excellence (20%), a strong record of academic performance, professional experience, and potential for success in the legal profession. Community service and impact (10%), sustained involvement in service, civic engagement, or organizations that have positively impacted others.Please note that meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. Finalists are chosen based on the overall strength of their applications and alignment with the scholarship's mission. To ensure a fair and equitable review process, applicants are asked not to contact members of the Selection Committee regarding their application. Questions about the application process should be directed to info@stitchcrew.com

• Online application• Resume• Personal statement (500–750 words)• Academic transcript• Proof of enrollment• One letter of recommendation (not from a family member)• Video introduction (up to 1 minute)

Yes, please send an email to info@stitchcrew.com and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.