Myrna Talkov Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Talkov Law
Overview
The Myrna Talkov Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Myrna Talkov, a California public elementary school teacher who devoted 44 years to educating students. The scholarship reflects her belief that education opens doors and should be accessible to deserving students facing financial hardship. Established by Talkov Law in her memory, the award supports future law students who demonstrate the influence of an educator or mentor in their lives. It carries forward Myrna’s commitment to learning, service, and family-driven mentorship.
- Founded to honor Myrna Talkov’s lifelong dedication to education.
- Supports law students who demonstrate impactful mentorship in their background.
- Prioritizes applicants facing financial hardship and academic promise.
Educational Legacy
Myrna Talkov earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree in Education from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. Her decision to teach was inspired by her mother, Doris L. Warner, who retired after 43 years of public school teaching. Myrna’s influence extended to her children and grandchildren; her example motivated family members to pursue advanced degrees and careers in education. Her family continues to carry forward her commitment to teaching and community service.
- Degrees from USC and Cal Poly Pomona; lifelong educator.
- Teaching inspired across multiple generations in her family.
- Legacy emphasizes service, perseverance, and lifelong learning.
Scholarship Details
The Talkov Law scholarship awards a competitive annual prize to a deserving law student who submits the winning essay. It was created to reflect Myrna’s stated wish to fund scholarships for students in need and to honor the six children and grandchildren most impacted by her life. The award process centers on a written response that explains the influence of an educator or influential person and how that influence will support the applicant after law school. Selection recognizes both the essay’s quality and the applicant’s demonstrated potential to carry Myrna’s legacy forward.
Description: The scholarship awards one annual prize to a law student selected by an essay competition. Applicants must submit an essay of 500 words or less explaining the impact an educator or other influential person had on their life and how that influence will help them after completing law school. Applicants may include a brief narrative of their background and interests.
Eligibility: Open to law students who can demonstrate financial need or a compelling personal story of mentorship and educational influence. Eligibility is determined by the application materials and the essay prompt response.
Award Value: The scholarship value is $6,000 and is awarded annually to the selected recipient.
Application Timeline: Applicants should submit materials according to the current year’s deadlines; the scholarship recipient is announced on September 9 each year, which is Doris L. Warner’s birthday.
History of the Award: The Talkov Law scholarship began in 2020, the same year the firm was founded. From 2020 to 2025 it was known as the Talkov Law Future of the Law Scholarship and has since been continued in Myrna Talkov’s honor.
- Annual $6,000 award to one law student via essay competition.
- 500-word essay required addressing an educator’s influence.
- Recipient announced annually on September 9.
- Established in 2020 and renamed to honor Myrna Talkov’s legacy.
Distribution Partners and Contact
Talkov Law shares the scholarship opportunity with law schools and institutions to reach qualified applicants. Participating and partner schools have included institutions such as the University of Virginia School of Law, Vanderbilt Law School, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Kansas School of Law, Washington and Lee School of Law, UC Hastings, and University of Washington. For organizations or schools interested in promoting the scholarship, Talkov Law requests contact via the scholarship email. This point of contact handles distribution inquiries and sharing requests.
- Scholarship promoted through multiple law school partners and networks.
- Contact for sharing or distribution inquiries: scholarship@talkovlaw.com.
- Open to additional partner schools interested in publicizing the opportunity.