Georgia alliance & mentorship experience (GAME) Scholarship
Georgia Alliance and Mentorship Experience
The GAME Scholarship Program is a signature initiative of the Justice Alliance for Greater Georgia (JAGG), created to expand access to legal education, mentorship, and professional development for students and emerging legal professionals across the state of Georgia.
Grounded in JAGG’s mission to address inequities in access to justice, the GAME Scholarship Program invests in individuals who demonstrate academic commitment, leadership potential, and a dedication to community-centered justice work.
Program Purpose
The GAME Scholarship Program exists to:
- Reduce financial barriers to legal and paralegal education
- Support students pursuing careers that advance equity and justice
- Cultivate the next generation of legal professionals and advocates
- Strengthen pathways into the legal profession for underserved communities
Through both financial support and mentorship, the program reflects JAGG’s belief that access to justice begins with access to opportunity.
Who the Scholarship Serves
The GAME Scholarship Program supports:
- Paralegal studies students
- Legal studies and pre-law students
- Emerging legal professionals
- Individuals committed to community-centered justice work
Applicants are evaluated based on academic commitment, leadership potential, service to community, and alignment with JAGG’s mission.
Beyond Financial Support
GAME Scholars receive more than a scholarship award. The program emphasizes mentorship, connection, and professional growth, providing access to:
- Mentors within Georgia’s legal and justice communities
- Educational and career development opportunities
- Leadership and service engagement through JAGG initiatives
This holistic approach equips scholars not only to succeed academically, but to lead with integrity, purpose, and excellence.
Impact & Vision
The GAME Scholarship Program reflects JAGG’s long-term vision for a Georgia where:
- Access to legal education is equitable
- Communities are informed and empowered
- Legal professionals lead with excellence, ethics, and compassion
By investing in future leaders today, JAGG strengthens access to justice for generations to come.
Application Information
Scholarship application details, eligibility criteria, and deadlines are announced annually.
We encourage students and emerging professionals who are passionate about justice, advocacy, and community impact to apply.
GAME SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM — ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Scholarship Application Details
Investment - Georgia Alliance and Mentorship Experience
Investment - Georgia Alliance and Mentorship Experience
Applicants for the GAME Scholarship Program (Georgia Alliance and Mentorship Experience) must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Georgia resident or enrolled in a Georgia-based educational institution
- Be currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a paralegal studies program, legal studies program, pre-law program, or justice-related field, or be an emerging legal professional pursuing continued education
- Demonstrate a commitment to advancing access to justice, equity, and community engagement
- Show academic promise and a clear interest in leadership within the legal or justice ecosystem
- Be willing to participate in mentorship, professional development, and community engagement activities supported by JAGG
Preference may be given to applictions who:
- Come from historically underserved or underrepresented communities
- Demonstrate financial need
- Are first-generation college or professional students
- Have a record of community service, advocacy, or justice-related involvement
Investment - Georgia Alliance and Mentorship Experience
Investment - Georgia Alliance and Mentorship Experience
Investment - Georgia Alliance and Mentorship Experience
The GAME Scholarship Program represents JAGG’s commitment to strengthening Georgia’s justice ecosystem by investing in people. Through education, mentorship, and professional development, GAME creates pathways for students and emerging legal professionals who are committed to advancing equity, advocacy, and community engagement.
By combining financial support with structured mentorship, the program recognizes that access to justice is shaped not only by legal systems, but by who has access to education, guidance, and opportunity within those systems. GAME scholars become part of a statewide alliance—connected to mentors, peers, and justice-centered initiatives that prepare them to lead with integrity and purpose.
Organizations and individuals interested in investing in justice-centered leadership are invited to contact:
Dr. Cynthia Bynum
President & Chief Executive Officer
Justice Alliance for Greater Georgia (JAGG)
cbynum@jagga.org