Root-Tilden-Kern Scholars

The Root-Tilden-Kern Scholars is available to students at New York University School of Law. You must be majoring in social justice law and pursue careers in public service, submit at least one additional letter of recommendation that addresses your commitment to public service, supplement your admissions personal statement with a short public service essay not to exceed 750 words to be eligible for this award. Those Scholars who, for the first ten years following graduation, work in public service will have no obligation to repay their scholarships. Scholars who do not pursue careers in public service law for at least ten years following graduation are morally obligated to repay their scholarship.