This endowed scholarship was established by LexisNexis in honor of John R. Johnson, who served as the director of the law library segment at LexisNexis. The scholarship is awarded annually to individuals seeking a degree from an accredited library or law school, and who intend to have a career in legal information, or to a library school graduate seeking an advanced degree in a related field. Those who may apply are college graduates seeking a library degree, college graduates seeking a dual law/library degree, law school graduates seeking a library degree, library school graduates seeking a law degree, and library school graduates seeking a non-law degree. A letter from the Admissions Officer of the law school or library school is required. The letter must state the program for which the applicant has been accepted and the date the courses begin. A transcript showing that the applicant is a degree candidate in good standing with at least one quarter/semester remaining after the scholarship is awarded may also be submitted. Transcripts from all institutions attended beyond high school in the last ten years are also required. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. Select persons who have knowledge of your abilities and experience. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.