In support of local higher education and student interest in careers in law, Gerling Law began an endowment scholarship at University of Evansville in 2004. The scholarship is awarded to first year student(s) who is enrolled at UE majoring (or with a minor) in Political Science, Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice and who wants to pursue a career in law. Second preference is given to any first year enrolled student(s) who has stated a desire to pursue a career in law. Third preference would be to any upper division student(s) who has stated a desire to pursue a career in law.