Jinhee Wilde Edu Fund Scholarship
The Jinhee Wilde Edu Fund continues the legacy of Jinhee Wilde by supporting the educational dreams of U.S. legal students. We provide financial aid to graduate and undergraduate students who are passionate about legal studies, with a focus on academic excellence and community service. Join us in shaping a future where legal talent flourishes, guided by our commitment to education and justice.
Congratulations to our winner!
Every six months, we award a $1,000 scholarship to a student. Meet our most recent winners and learn how you may become the next winner.
March 2024 Winner
- Sophia Esposito
- University of Connecticut
Jinhee Wilde Edu Fund Application Guidelines
Eligibility
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States.
- Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- International students studying in the United States, are also eligible to apply.
- We reserve the right to verify date of graduation and/or college enrollment.
Application process
- Completion of the online application form.
- Current/Most Recent GPA,Student ID, etc.
- A 500-1000 word essay on the provided topic.
- Attach all required documents to a single pdf file. ex. essay, resume, etc.
Essay Question
- In the spirit of Jinhee Wilde's career as an advocate for educational empowerment, discuss a time when you faced a significant challenge or barrier in your pursuit of education or personal growth. How did you overcome this obstacle, and what lessons did you learn that you would apply to your future career in law?
Deadline & Announcement
Application Deadline
March 5, 2024
Award Announcement
March 25, 2024
Award Amount
$1000.00
The Application Form
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Jinhee Wilde
Jinhee Wilde: Pioneering Advocate for Legal Excellence and Education
Jinhee Wilde, JD, is the Founder (Ret.) of WA Law Group, LLC, where she spent over 16 years guiding clients in business and investment immigration. With 36+ years of diverse professional experience in government, corporate law, and private practice, she has been recognized as a Top 25 EB-5 leader and Newsweek Legal Superstar.
As an immigrant herself, Jinhee has always combined professional expertise with empathy. She also established the Jinhee Wilde Scholarship at The University of Chicago and continues to champion mentorship and women’s leadership.