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For assistance, please call the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, located in Suite 246 at 1303 San Jacinto Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Phone: 713-646-1820
Fax: 713-659-3807 |
Email: faid@stcl.edu

Private Scholarships

• State Scholarships
• National Scholarships

State Scholarships

The Hortense Ward Appreciation Award

This award is presented annually to a graduating female student, preferably from the Houston Heights area, who exemplifies the qualities of public service and commitment to social causes, especially those involving women. Candidates are asked to provide a brief statement describing their involvement in these initiatives and how they plan to continue this involvement in their legal careers. This award is open to any female student graduating in either December 2013 or May 2014.

Applications are to be returned to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Suite 246, by 5:30PM on Thursday, September 5, 2013, and the selection is made by Associate Dean McGovern, the chair of the Faculty Financial Aid Committee, and representatives from Development and Alumni Relations and Scholarships and Financial Aid.

The $1,000 award will be presented at the Houston Heights Woman’s Club reception on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Event starts at 7PM. Doors open at 6:30.

Attached please find the application.

J.L. Turner Legal Association

There are two types of JLTLA Minority Law Student Scholarships: merit and financial need. In selecting financial-need scholarship winners, we will consider an applicant’s need, disadvantaged circumstances, community involvement, and other factors. JLTLA merit scholarships will be awarded primarily based on academic standing.

To be eligible to receive a JLTLA scholarship, an applicant must: (1) be a United States citizen or permanent resident; (2) have a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth area; (3) be enrolled at an accredited United States law school; and (4) be in good academic standing (proof of academic standing is required).

A copy of the attached application must be received on or before September 30, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., Prevailing Central Time, to be eligible for consideration. A completed application, a certified copy of law school transcript and other required materials should be sent to: J.L. Turner Legal Association, c/o Star A. Carter, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, 200 Crescent Court, Suite 300, Dallas Texas 75201-6950. Students are also strongly encouraged to send an electronic copy of their application packet to Oluwande Elam at wande@outlook.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications and additional information about JLTLA can be found on the JLTLA website located at www.jltla.org.

Several scholarships in the amount of at least $2,000.00 will be awarded at JLTLA Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Gala on October 19, 2013. The selection process will be completed by early October. Recipients will be notified by email and/or telephone shortly thereafter. Recipients will receive an invitation and two complimentary tickets to the Gala in Dallas, Texas. (Attendance at the Gala, although strongly encouraged, is not required in order to receive a scholarship).

Any further questions should be directed to our Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs, Oluwande Elam (214.658.6515 or wande@outlook.com) or Star Carter (214.746.7899 or star.carter@weil.com).

Houston Bar Association Auxilliary Charitable Fund, Inc. Scholarship

The Houston Bar Association Auxiliary Charitable Fund, Inc., is offering a scholarship which will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year. Students are eligible to apply if they are currently 2L students who plan to graduate in May 2014. The criteria are scholastic excellence, financial need, and community involvement. Attached please find the application.

National Scholarships

Harris Beach PLLC Diversity Scholarship

Description: Harris Beach is dedicated to promoting a culture where diversity is respected and welcomed. Each individual is valued for the unique experiences and perspectives they bring to the firm. We view diversity as extending beyond race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation to include all of the factors that define an individual. We believe that the rich personal, social, economic, and cultural diversity of our workforce enhances our work environment and the legal solutions we offer to our clients.
Eligibility: 2L, Member of groups traditionally underrepresented in large law firms, Strong commitment to live in New York
Award: $7,500 and participation in the Summer Program
Deadline: September 5
Contact: Harris Beach PLLC
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
http://www.harrisbeach.com/files/Diversity_scholarship/DiversityScholarshipSecondYear.pdf

Houtan Scholarship Fund

Description: The Houtan Scholarship Foundation seeks students from all origins, Iranian and non-Iranian, who have high academic performance and proven interest in promoting Iran's great culture, heritage, language and civilization.
Eligibility: Must have working knowledge of Farsi, interest in Iranian culture/heritage/literature, attending graduate school, academic success/significant improvement in academic success, financial need
Award: $2,500 per semester
Deadline: (Fall) June 1, (Spring) October 1
Contact: The Houtan Scholarship Foundation
300 Central Ave
Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234
(609) 653-9317
info@houtan.org
http://www.houtan.org/application.asp

The John W. Perry Scholarship – Scholarships for Students Denied Federal Financial Aid Because Of Drug Convictions.

The John W. Perry Scholarship is available to students who are affected by Section 484, subsection "r" of the Higher Education Act of 1998 (HEA) which delays or denies federal student financial aid to applicants with any misdemeanor or felony drug conviction. You must demonstrate financial need and demonstrate potential to succeed in school. Additionally, you must complete the online pre-application form and then download an application in PDF format. It is recommended that you file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Award: up to $2,000 per semester
Contact: (202)362-0030
The John W. Perry Fund
c/o DRCNet Foundation
1623 Connecticut Avenue NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Email: perryfund@raiseyourvoice.com
Application: http://www.raiseyourvoice.com/Perry-index.html

Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation

Description: The foundation is able to provide scholarships to Thetas in good standing for undergraduate and graduate education. Please refer to the website for an A to Z listing of scholarships and applications.
Eligibility: Women only, must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen. Scholarships are based on financial need, and be a KAT member in good standing.
Award: Varies by scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Contact: Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation
8740 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1300
(317) 876-1870
Email:  FDNmail@kappaalphatheta.org
http://katf2.msclienthost2.com/scholarships

MALDEF Law School Scholarship
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund

Description: MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program awards scholarships up to $7,000 each year to deserving individuals entering their first, second or third years of law school. Students must be enrolled in law school full-time in the upcoming school year to qualify.
Eligibility: Latino community, full-time law school student, academic success, financial need
Award: $7,000 per year
Deadline: October 1
Contact: MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program
634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90014
http://www.maldef.org/education/law.htm

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships

Description: The NAPABA Law Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization established by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. The NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships are awarded each fall to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders. Since 1995, the first year in which Foundation Scholarships were granted, 53 students have received scholarships totaling over $90,000
Eligibility: Asian/Pacific American, part-time or full-time law student
Award: Up to $7,500
Deadline: September 5
Contact: The NAPABA Law Foundation
1612 K Street NW
Suite 1400
Washington, D.C. 20006
Email:  foundation@napaba.org
http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=scholarships

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Description: The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family
Eligibility: New American, merit
Award: $20,000 (plus 50% of tuition)
Deadline: Varies
Email: pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org
http://www.pdsoros.org/

Practicing Law Institute Bar Review Program Tuition Scholarships

Description: PLI awards scholarships covering the full or partial tuition cost for attending its seminars. Law students generally receive full scholarships to most programs, except for a $25 application fee (below). Faculty usually receives 75% scholarships to most programs. Scholarships are also available to legal aid and government attorneys, judges, judicial clerks, and employees of nonprofit organizations.
Eligibility: Attend bar review course
Award: Seminar tuition
Deadline: Varies
Contact: Mark Dighton, Director of Law School Relations
(212) 8245841
Email:  mdighton@pli.edu
http://www.pli.edu/public/scholarships/default.asp