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Private Scholarships
State Scholarships
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Description: The Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) is pleased to announce that it will award a scholarship to one minority student at each Texas law school. The scholarship promotes diversity in the legal profession by assisting members of minority populations within the bar to (1) enter the legal profession and (2) participate more fully in the programs and activities of TYLA and the State Bar of Texas. Eligibility: The scholarship will be awarded to a law student who is a member of a recognized minority group, inclusive of students of varying gender, national origin, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identity, and of students with disabilities. The recipient must either be attending or have been admitted to an ABA accredited Texas law school. Selection criteria will include: financial need, merit, and scholastic performance. Consideration will also be given to extracurricular activities both inside and outside law school.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: October 14
Contact: Texas Young Lawyers Association
1414 Colorado Street, 4th floor
Austin, TX 78701
Email: btrevino@texasbar.com
http://www.tyla.org
J.L. Turner Legal Association
The J.L. Turner Legal Association (“JLTLA”), the African-American bar association in Dallas, Texas, established its scholarships to provide financial assistance to minority law students who have a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and to expose students to the Dallas-Fort Worth legal community. Many past scholarship recipients are now members of JLTLA and practice law in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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 October 1, 2012 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 Oluwande Elam, Pronske & Patel, P.C., 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 5350, Dallas Texas 75201. 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 27, 2012. 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 yewande.akin@gmail.com) or Staci Glenn (972.820.9595 or sglenn@renwicklaw.com).
Women and Minority Scholarship Application
The Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Texas will award two $2,500 scholarships, each to a woman and/or minority law student. Any woman or member of a recognized minority group, including but not limited to African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans who intends to practice IP law in the State of Texas, is eligible to apply. Applicants must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school in Texas at the time the application is submitted. Thus, persons who have been accepted to law school but have not yet started classes at the time the application is filed are ineligible. However, persons who have graduated at the time the scholarship is awarded are eligible for the scholarship.
Applications must be postmarked or time stamped by no later than May 4, 2012. The scholarships will be awarded at the IP Section’s meeting during the 2012 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting.
National Scholarships
Alabama Law Foundation Inc. Cabaniss Johnston Scholarship
Description: Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O’Neal is distinguished as having one of the oldest law practices in Alabama. The scholarship is awarded annually to one or more law students entering their second year at any accredited law school in the United States. Eligibility: Alabama resident, 2L and superior academic achievement. Award: The first place scholarship will cover tuition and books for the second year of law school, to a maximum of $5,000. A second place scholarship of $1,000 may be awarded at the committee's discretion.
Deadline: First Friday in June
Contact: Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship Committee
Alabama Law Foundation, Inc.
Post Office Box 671
Montgomery, Alabama 36101
(334) 269-1515
http://alfinc.org/cabanissjohnston.cfm
American Baptist Financial Aid Program - Graduate Study Scholarships
Description: The Office of Financial Aid for Studies, National Ministries, administers the American Baptist Financial Aid Program that supports college students, graduate students, and seminarians. Award: Scholarship amounts vary and are paid directly to the school and credited toward the recipient's tuition. Eligibility: Graduate students must be an active member of an American Baptist church for at least one year before applying for aid, enrolled at an accredited institution in the USA or Puerto Rico; and a United States citizen.
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Contact: Office of Financial Aid for Studies
National Ministries
American Baptist Churches, USA
PO Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
(800) ABC-3USA, ext. 2067; Fax 610-768-2453
http://www.nationalministries.org/education/financial_aid/student_info.cfm
Armenian General Benevolent Union Interest Free Student Loan
Description: The APS Scholarships are open to students who have been accepted or enrolled in graduate school in the United States. An eligible candidate shall be awarded for a scholarship for no more than a total of two times.
Eligibility: Selection is based on financial need, scholastic achievements, faculty recommendations, and involvement in the Armenian Community.
Award: varies
Deadline: August 31
Contact: Armenian Professional Society
P.O. Box 1944
Glendale, CA 91209-1944
http://www.agbu.org/programs/projects.asp?program_id=14&parent_id=4
Cabletv.com Scholarship: The Psychological Impact of TV
http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship
Essay #1:
Does television viewing help children learn and develop effective interpersonal skills, or does it hamper their ability to create meaningful relationships as they grow up? Why or why not?
Essay #2:
Cultivation Hypothesis suggests that society believes information gleaned through media is generally factual. Do you believe this to be true, and what are the implications of widespread television viewing on society as a whole?
Deadline: July 15, 2012
Award: $1,000
COLE SCHOTZ
Diversity Scholarship Program
Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A. is committed to the advancement of diverse law students. We believe that fostering diversity in the legal profession contributes to the quality of the profession and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. As part of Cole Schotz’s continuing commitment to inclusion in the legal community, we have created the Cole Schotz Diversity Scholarship.
The Cole Schotz Diversity Scholarship is open to a diverse, second-year, full time law student in good standing. Consideration is given to the candidate’s academic achievement, involvement in community service, demonstrated leadership abilities and advancement of diversity in the legal profession. The recipient will receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must complete and submit on or before July 1, 2012.
Community Associations Institute Research Foundation
Byron Hanke Fellowship
Description: The Byron Hanke Fellowship is available to graduate students working on topics related to community associations. Community associations govern common-interest communities of any kind—condominiums, cooperatives, townhouse developments, planned unit developments, and other developments where homeowners support an association with mandatory financial assessments, and are subject to use and aesthetic restrictions
Eligibility: Law student
Award: $2,000 - $4,000
Deadline: May 1st, Annually
Contact: foundation@caionline.org
225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314,
Attn: Hanke Fellowship
(888) 224-4321
http://www.cairf.org/scholarships/hanke_application.pdf
County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey
Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship
Description: Each scholarship is a one year grant in the amount of $2,500.00 paid directly to the recipient. Persons may reapply for succeeding years.
Eligibility: New Jersey resident, Law student, Need/Merit, Interest-prosecution
Award: $2,500
Deadline: June 15, Annually
Contact: Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship
c/o Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow
32 Rahway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/pdf/prosecutor/rittenhouse.pdf
Entertainment Blogging Scholarship
http://www.usdish.com/scholarship
Your chance to earn $1,000 for tuition
Create a blog post explaining how a TV show or movie has had the most influence on society and you could earn $1,000 toward tuition.
Deadline: reoccuring/bi-annually
Friends of Scott Foundation Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship
The Friends of Scott Foundation Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship will be awarded to a cancer patient or cancer survivor based on financial need and personal hardship. The recipient will be selected by the Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship Committee.
Deadline: May 1st
Contact: Friends of Scott Foundation
Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship Fund
6977 Navajo Rd. #168
San Diego, CA 92119
http://www.friendsofscott.org/scholarship.aspx
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
General Methodist Scholarship
Description: Scholarships are awarded on an academic year basis. A student is eligible to receive only one United Methodist scholarship during any one academic year from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) funds. GBHEM scholarships assist students from various backgrounds working toward various higher education degrees. Applicants may be enrolled at any accredited institution within the United States to be eligible. GBHEM Administers over 50 scholarship programs with varied criteria and deadlines. The Scholarship Office reviews each application to determine the best program for the student.
Eligibility: Membership in United Methodist Church, Minimum 2.5 GPA
Award: Variable
Deadline: May 15 Contact: Scholarship Office at (615) 340-7344
Email: umscholar@gbhem.org
http://www.gbhem.org/site/c.lsKSL3POLvF/b.3501653/k.49D8/Loan__Scholarship_Opportunities.htm
GP LSAT Prep - Law Student scholarship
Description: The GP LSAT Prep - law student scholarship is intended to financially assist law students.
Eligibility: Available to current law students (1L, 2L, and 3L). Class rank, degree/major courses, LSAT test scores, personal statement, and other review factors are considered.
Award: One or more grants of $1000 are awarded twice yearly.
Deadline: February 21, 2012 and June 30, 2012.
Contact: Request an application using the ‘contact us’ form at GP LSAT Prep (please link to http://www.getprepped.com )
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
The Hemophilia Health Services Memorial Scholarship
Accredo’s Hemophilia Health Services Memorial Scholarship Program has been awarding scholarships to persons with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders so they can continue their higher education.
Eligible to apply are U.S. citizens with hemophilia (factor VIII or IX), von Willebrand disease (types 1, 2, 2A, 2B, 2M, 2N, or 3), factor I (fibrinogen), factor II (prothrombin), factor V (proaccelerin), factor VII (proconvertin), factor X, factor XI , factor XIII, or Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia. This is open to college seniors who are planning to attend graduate school or students who are already enrolled in graduate school.
Award: Varies
Deadline: May 1
http://www.hemophiliahealth.com/Scholarships.html
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.
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Award: $500
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
Islamic Scholarship Fund
ISF’s goal is to encourage Muslim students to pursue a college or post-graduate degrees in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts and law through awarding annual scholarships of $1000-$10,000 to deserving students. Scholarships are only awarded to citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S.
Deadline: May 15th of each calendar year
Contact: (650)995-6782
Islamic Scholarship Fund
P.O.Box 802
Alamo, CA 94507
http://islamicscholarshipfund.org/apply.asp
John Gyles Education Center Awards
Description: John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990. Those selected will receive up to $3,000.00. Several scholarships are awarded directly to students and a list of recipients is available at the end of each calendar year.
Eligibility: U.S. or Canadian citizen, minimum 2.7 GPA, full-time student
Award: $3,000
Deadline: June 1
Contact: John Gyles Education Awards
Attention: R. James Cougle, Administrator
P.O. Box 4808
259-103 Brunswick Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5G4
Phone: (506) 459-7460
http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/
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
The Joshua Gomes Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit and need. Applicant must be HIV positive or have AIDS. Applicant must be accepted into or enrolled in a US college, university, institute or technical college. If you experienced any health-related issues that affected your grades, please submit a doctor's letter attesting to this fact. Applicant must be accepted into or enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study. Three letters of recommendation attesting to motivation and character of applicant. A recent photograph of the applicant will be required. Minimum 500-word essay: Briefly explain your hopes, plans and goals for the future and how your schooling will help lay a path to fulfilling these. What motivates you to pursue a higher education? What subjects do you plan to study? What led you to this path of study?
Award: $1,000.00
Deadline: July15
Contact: The Joshua Gomes Memorial Scholarship Fund
2700 South Emerson Street
Englewood, CO 80113-1737
http://joshuagomes.org/scholarship/
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
Korean American Scholarship Fund Western Region Scholarships
Eligibility: Korean heritage, activities, academic achievement, financial need. Full-time students with a 3.0 GPA. May be U.S. citizen or permanent resident or have student visa.
Award: $2,000 and up.
Deadline: May
http://www.kasf.org/other_set.html
Makarios Scholarship Fund Inc.
Description: This year’s scholarship awards are open to qualified applicants from the combined Endowments. The assets of the Funds consist of approximately $875,000.00 and are managed by the Investment Committee of the Cyprus Children's Fund and the Makarios Scholarship Foundation through Wachovia Securities. The major award of the Cyprus Children’s Fund is the Makarios Scholarship/Theodore & Wally Lappas Award which was created in 1983 by the great benefactors of the Cypriot children, the late Theodore & Wally Lappas and is now continued by their daughter, Alexandra Lappas.
Eligibility: Full-time student, Greek/Cypriot origin
Award: Variable
Deadline: April 30
Contact: Kyriaki S. Christodoulou, Executive Director
(212) 696-4590 Fax (212) 532-9640
http://cyprus-childrensfund.org/app.html
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
McRoberts Memorial Law Scholarship Fund
Description: Serious consideration will be given to reputation, character, appearance, personality and apparent aptitude for a career in law. Eligibility: An applicant with moderately good grades must demonstrate financial need and have been a resident of Peoria County for five years immediately preceding selection.
Award: The amount of the scholarship is based on the degree of need and in some cases can fully cover tuition, room and board and all other expenses.
Deadline: June 1st
Contact: First of America Trust Company, Trustee
301 Southwest Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61652-0749
Lillian K. Brimmer (309) 655-5323, e-mail: Lillian.brimmer@nationalcity.com
Miller Johnson West Michigan Diversity Scholarship
Description: Students of color accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the U.S. with a permanent residence in Michigan. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
For more information, please visit the Grand Rapids Community Foundation website: http://www.grfoundation.org/scholarshipslist
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs – Educational Assistance Program
Description: Educational benefits are provided in the form of a one-time grant to veterans who have exhausted their federal benefits, and to war orphans of veterans who died as a result of a service connected injury or disease. Your County Veteran Service Officer can assist you in applying for these education benefits. Contact source for deadlines.
http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/education.htm
Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition
Description: Sponsored by the American society of Composers, authors and Publishers. All accredited law schools are invited to participate. ASCAP awards prizes for the best paper(s) on any aspect of Copyright law. The top entrants are entered into national competition.Eligibility: Third year law students. Second year students may also compete. However, second year students who receive awards may not compete in their third year.
Award: $250 - $600
Deadline: June 30th
Contact: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
c/o ASCAP
One Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY 10023
(212) 621-6281
Email: NBMC@ascap.com
http://www.ascap.com/musicbiz/burkan/
The Nation Institute
Robert Masur Fellowship
Description: The fellowship competition is open to first-year law students who intend to carry out significant activities during the summer in the areas of civil rights and/or civil liberties. Proposed activities may include a writing or research project, work with a public interest organization in the areas of civil rights or civil liberties, work on a civil rights or civil liberties law case under the supervision of a faculty member or lawyer, or any other work in the areas of civil rights or civil liberties. The fellowship recipient receives a $1,000 honorarium.
Eligibility: First-year law student, interest in civil rights and/or civil liberties
Award: $1,000
Deadline: May 19
Contact: Robert Masur Fellowship
The Nation Institute
116 East 16th Street, 8th floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 822-0252
http://www.nationinstitute.org/p/masur
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
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) – Multicultural Scholarship Program
Description: The Multicultural Scholarship Program is part of the NACA Foundation’s affirmative action effort to increase the participation of ethnic minority individuals in the field of campus activities. The program is designed to provide economic assistance to qualified under-represented programmers, allowing them to attend NACA-sponsored training workshops, regional conferences and National Conventions. Eligibility: Applicants are to be identified as members of the African-American, Latina/Latino, Native American, Asian-American, or Pacific Islander ethnic minorities. NACA membership is not a prerequisite for applicant consideration. Only current undergraduate students, graduate students and school staff members are eligible to apply. Award: Up to four scholarships will be awarded annually. The awards are for registration only; travel is not included.
Deadline: May 1
Contact: Application can be submitted online. If you are unable to submit materials online please fax or mail.
NACA Office
Attention Dionne Ellison
13 Harbison Way
Columbia, SC 29212
Fax: (803) 749-1047
http://forms.naca.org/NACA/Forms/Multicultural+Scholarship+Program.htm
National Bar Institute – African American Law Student Fellowship Program
Description: The African American Law Student Fellowship Program, a project of the Institute, was developed to assist students who are completing professional law degrees, a field where African American participation has traditionally been low.
Eligibility: African American law students in all areas of law are encouraged to apply.
Award: Fellowships range from $1000 to $10,000 depending on the availability of funds.
Deadline: May 15
Contact: National Bar Institute
1225 11th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001-4217
(202) 842-3900
http://www.nationalbar.org/nbi/NBI-AA-FellowshipApp.PDF
The National LGBT Bar Association – Michael Greenberg Writing Competition
Description: Topic will be a cutting edge legal issue affecting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, transgender, and/or Intersex community. Entries should be a scholarly piece fit for publication in a law review. Entries should follow standard Note format, including Bluebook (18th edition) citation form. All entries must be submitted in English.
Eligibility: Open to all students in an ABA accredited school. All entries must be submitted electronically in either Word or PDF format. Entrants should not include their name or the name of their school on the competition paper itself. Instead, participants should submit a cover page indicating their name, school, permanent address, and telephone number.
Award: $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline: June 1. Entries are submitted via email to WritingCompetition@LGBTbar.org
Contact: http://www.lgbtbar.org/competition.html
Native American Education Grant
Presbyterian Church
Description: For Alaska Natives and Native Americans pursuing full-time post-secondary education
Eligibility: Member of a Native American/Alaska Native tribe, 2.5 GPA, full-time student at an accredited college or university in the United States, demonstrate financial need, Preference in awarding is given to members of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations. Native American students from all faith traditions are encouraged to apply.
Award: $200-$3,000
Deadline: July 1
Contact: http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/nativeamericanedugrant.htm
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – Graduate Scholarship Grants
Description: The Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Grants were created to support any Brother seeking an undergraduate or graduate or professional degree while demonstrating financial need. Eligibility: The applicant must be an undergraduate Brother who is of sophomore, junior, or a senior who intends on going to graduate or professional school; or a Brother who is of graduate or professional school standing; enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited collegiate institution; in good financial standing at all levels (International/District/Chapter);
in good standing with the collegiate institution; and have at least a 3.0 grade point average as defined on a 4.0 scale.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: June 1
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Decatur, GA 30035
Telephone: (404) 284-5533
Fax: (404) 284-0333
http://www.omega4thdistrict.org/Drew_Scholarship_Brochure.pdf
Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship
Description: The Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) originally founded the scholarship program in 1986, and since that time, has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships. This program was originally devised to provide some financial reprieve for Paralyzed Veterans members and their families so that they may achieve their goals in the academic arena. The result of this competitive process is a monetary scholarship to assist them in reaching their post-secondary educational goals.
Eligibility: Paralyzed veteran, Full-time or part-time students
Award: $500-$1,000
Deadline: June 2
Contact: Trish Rollins
(800) 424-8200, Ext. 619
Email: TrishR@pva.org
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
The Rhode Island Foundation
Description: The Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship provides tuition support to women with financial need who plan to attend graduate school to attain a law degree at an accredited institution. One $2,000 scholarship will be given annually.
Eligibility: Rhode Island resident, female, entering law school, financial need
Award: $2,000
Deadline: June 15, 2012
Contact: Libby Monahan, Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship
The Rhode Island Foundation
One Union Station
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Phone: (401) 274-4564
E-mail: libbym@rifoundation.org
http://scholarship.rifoundation.org/wool.pdf
Serbian Bar Association of America
Description: The purpose and the mission of the Serbian Bar Association of America are as follows: To use the knowledge, experience, and skills of our profession to provide resource assistance to and promote the best interests of the Serbian American community, including the Serbian Orthodox Church, our national organizations, and our humanitarian organizations.
Eligibility: Serbian ancestry
Award: $500 - $2,000
Deadline: October 1
Contact: Serbian Bar Association of America
Attention: Drew Balac, Esq.
1000 N. Lake Shore Drive, Unit 2204
Chicago, IL 60611
Email: dbalac@aol.com
Serbian Bar Association of America
Attention: Ryann Whalen, Esq.
640 North LaSalle Street, Suite 590
Chicago, IL 60610
E-mail: rwhalen@mcdonaldhopkins.com
http://www.serbbar.org/
Thompson Hine Minority Scholarship Program
Description: Applications will be accepted from second-year law students who believe that they will contribute to the diversity of Thompson Hine. In order to be considered for the scholarship, an applicant must first be offered a position as a Summer Law Clerk with Thompson Hine.
Eligibility: Second-year law student, minority
Award: $10,000 for Summer Associate position
Deadline: September 1
Contact: Ms. Brittany Dean
Manager of New Lawyers Recruiting
Thompson Hine, LLP
3900 Key Center
127 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
http://www.thompsonhine.com/careers/summers/scholarship.doc
The University of Connecticut School of Law Student Legal Writing Competition
The University of Connecticut School of Law has established a Student Legal Writing Competition to encourage and reward original student writing on legal issues affecting persons struggling with homelessness, mental illness, addiction, or substance abuse. Papers will be accepted from any student enrolled for the 2011-12 academic year in an ABA-accredited law school in the United States. Topic: Entrants should submit a paper on a legal issue affecting persons struggling with homelessness, mental illness, addiction, or substance abuse. Deadline: June 1, 2012. Awards: Up to three cash prizes may be awarded: $750 First Prize, $500 Second Prize, and $250 Third Prize.
Waterbury Bar Association (Connecticut)
Description: The Waterbury Bar Association Memorial Scholarship Fund exists to provide financial support to deceased members’ children who wish to continue their educations. Contributions to this Fund can be made in memory of any deceased member.
Eligibility: Family of a former member, Full-time or Part-time law student
Award: $1,000 - $1,500
Deadline: April 20
Contact: Gina Petrokaitis, Esq.
678 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
http://www.waterburybar.org/images/LawStudents.pdf
Women in Defense – Horizons Foundation Scholarship Program
Description: Women In Defense, A National Security Organization, established the HORIZONS Foundation to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national security and defense interests of the United States and to provide development opportunities to women already working in national security and defense fields. The scholarship program is intended to provide financial assistance to further educational objectives of women who are U.S. citizens either employed or planning careers in defense or national security areas. (This is not law enforcement or criminal justice.)
Eligibility: The Foundation focuses on the following preferred fields of study for awarding scholarships: security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, business (as it relates to national security or defense), law (as it relates to national security or defense), international relations, political science, economics. Others will be considered if the applicant can successfully demonstrate relevance to a career in the areas of national security or defense.
Award: Varies
Deadline: July 1, 2012
http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/Pages/default.aspx
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