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Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students
studying pre-law, planning to attend law school, or currently enrolled in law school.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys
Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
April 24
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Sonoma County Women in Law Community Advocacy Scholarship
The purpose of this SCWiL Scholarship is to assist a deserving law student who has demonstrated involvement in and dedication to serving the community by providing financial support to defray the cost of their legal education. This Scholarship is open to all applicants regardless of gender.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Sonoma County Women in Law
Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
April 26
Eligibility Requirements:
Completion of a minimum of one year of law school.
Dedicated involvement in Sonoma County community affairs.
At least one year remaining before completing the Juris Doctor degree.
National Council on International Trade Development (NCITD) Scholarship
The NCITD International Trade Scholarship is for students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees who have an interest in pursing a career in international trade, which they demonstrate through their education, work experience, volunteering, or any other extracurricular activities related to international trade.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
National Council on International Trade Development
Application Deadline:
April 26
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an undergrad or grad degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
Studying international trade studies, political science, international relations, economics, international business, international law, international finance
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Adam Lischer Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship fund is to provide assistance to residents and/or natives of Durham County who are attending law school, who can demonstrate a significant connection to the Durham community. Since its inception the scholarship program has enjoyed strong support from the Bar as a way of both recognizing and supporting such students.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Durham Bar Foundation
Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
April 28
Eligibility Requirements:
Attending law school
Resident and/or native of Durham County, NC
Demonstrate a significant connection to the Durham community
Thomas P. Thornton Scholarship
Each year, the ISIAL Educational Fund (a 501(c)(3) corporation associated with the Society) awards a scholarship to a qualifying law student.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers (ISIAL)
Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
April 28
Eligibility Requirements:
Preference to student members of the ISIAL
Financial need
Academic performance
Irish Heritage
May not be offered this year, check with scholarship provider
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Scholarship intended for law students currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. law school, with demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights in their careers.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled in an accredited law school within the U.S.
Financial need
Demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights
Vedder Price Diversity Scholarship
We offer an annual scholarship and a summer associate position. With 300 lawyers and growing, we serve sophisticated clients of all sizes and in virtually all industries from our offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Singapore.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Vedder Price
Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Rising 2L Law student
A student of color, LGBT, a person with a disability or whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to the diversity of Vedder Price and the legal profession
Mirza Law Scholarship
This scholarship and an opportunity to complete an internship at Mirza Law is for future leaders in employment and personal injury law.
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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Mirza Law
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABA-accredited law school
Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship
This nationally-based scholarship awards money to aspiring individuals with disabilities who wish to further their education.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Marc Whitehead & Associates
Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
with medical documentation of a disability
Accepted, or enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Waple & Houk, PLLC Scholarship For Students
This scholarship is for student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies or a student entering law school.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Waple & Houk, PLLC
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
3.0 GPA
Must be accepted or enrolled into a program at any U.S. college or university
Living with a Sense of Purpose Scholarship
Sadly, those suffering from depression and mental health illnesses are often neglected or under-treated in our health system. Legislation could make health care mandatory for people who need it, profoundly helping them, as well as limit or regulate access to the firearms which are involved in the leading method of suicide.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
The New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, P.C.
Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an academic program, including college seniors with plans to continue their education in the upcoming semester.
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
May not be available this year-please verify with scholarship provider
A & B Scholarship for Aspiring Family Law Attorneys
Our firm believes that every party involved in divorce and family law cases deserves a talented, dedicated advocate to help them fight for fair treatment under the law. It’s not enough for us to help our clients obtain justice for their unique situations—we want to make sure that the law itself is applied properly so that others don’t have to go through what they did.That’s why we’ve established this scholarship program: to foster an attitude of fairness and compassion in those who are pursuing a career in family law. We hope it will encourage you, too, as you take steps on your path toward becoming an attorney.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Anderson & Boback Family Law Attorneys
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
You are currently enrolled and pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at an ABA-accredited law school.
You have a cumulative law school GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.
U.S. Citizen
May not be offered, check with scholarship provider
“Stay Alert Stay Alive” Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a
student who can deliver a compelling message about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving — and how we can work together to prevent it.
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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Christensen Law
Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university in Michigan.
Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship
This nationally-based scholarship supports aspiring veterans, and children of veterans, who wish to further their education at the college or university level.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Marc Whitehead & Associates Law Firm
Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Hold U.S. Veteran status having served honorably or be an unmarried Child (under 24 years of age) of a U.S. Veteran
Accepted, or enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Sue Cantrell Scholarship Program
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. These scholarships are for one year only, but recipients can reapply and receive the award up to four times.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Blinded Veterans Association
Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Full-time student in an accredited institution of higher education, or business, secretarial, or vocational training school
Spouses, children and grandchildren of blind and low vision veterans are eligible
Financial need not considered
The Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship
Law students currently enrolled in the U.S. are eligible to apply for the Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S.
May not be available this year-please check with scholarship provider.
Mark Sherman Juvenile Justice Scholarship
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman has a long-standing commitment to serving clients and fighting for justice on their behalf. That is why we are proud to announce our 2024 Juvenile Justice Scholarship!
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be enrolled in college, graduate school or a GED holder who is about to attend college
3.0 GPA or higher
Must have an interest in serving underrepresented communities
The Thumbs Up Guys Scholarship
Because education paves the way for a society to flourish, we want to play a part in helping students get the schooling they desire to contribute something great to our community. The scholarship will grant three students a scholarship each to be applied towards their tuition or other education-related expenses.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward Injury Attorneys
Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Accepted or currently attend an accredited college or university or graduate school in the U.S.
3.0 GPA
May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider
The Coelho Law Fellowship Program
Our mission is to bring together and foster the development of leaders from our disability community. In particular, we believe in creating a strong pipeline of law students with disabilities who will go on to serve as attorneys, judges, public policy professionals, and public servants. Our ultimate goal is to increase representation the legal profession.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:
Students who identify as a person with a disability/disabled are encouraged to apply.
Currently enrolled in a community college, college, or university, or be a recent graduate
Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to assist one driven, kind-hearted college student with a history of going beyond themselves to do good for others.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Ashoori Law
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled or accepted in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program
Performed an act of kindness for another person (this can be a single act or a history of ongoing kindness)
GPA 3.0
MAX Pre-Law Scholarships
Your financial well-being is crucial, especially during law school! That's why MAX Pre-Law has a built-in incentive to keep you motivated and on track as you navigate the personal finance curriculum tailored specifically for law school applicants like you. Complete online courses, attend webinars or in-person workshops, and watch short videos to be automatically entered to win one of four (4) $15,000 scholarships in May.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
AccessLex Institute
Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Incoming 1L
who has paid a deposit to begin law school for the upcoming fall semester following the drawing
U.S. Citizen or lawful resident currently residing in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
Complete MAX Pre-Law Activities, including MAX Pre-Law Lessons, MAX Pre-Law Events, MAX Pre-Law Videos to automatically earn entries at https://askedna.accesslex.org/.
At least 18 years old (19 years old in Alabama and Nebraska, and 21 years old in Mississippi) as of the date of entry
MCCA LMJ Scholarship Program
Since 2004, the LMJ Scholarship Program has supported incoming law students with a demonstrated commitment to the legal profession by providing financial assistance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. The scholarship supports all incoming law students.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Minority Corporate Counsel Association
Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Proof of acceptance into an ABA-accredited U.S. law school for a full-time Juris Doctorate Program (NOTE: LLM students, part-time students, and students pursuing dual degree programs are ineligible.)
Minimum 3.2 GPA.
Demonstrated community service and leadership qualities.
An interest in corporate law, including an interest in working in a corporate law department and/or law firm.
Willcox Savage Scholarship
For African American/Black law students or other historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups such as, but not limited to, Native American/Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific Islander, who are long-time Virginia residents enrolled in a juris doctor program. Preference shall be given to first-year law students, students attending a law school in Virginia, and/or students from Hampton Roads.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolling/enrolled in a JD program at an accredited law school in the U.S.
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Black or other historically marginalized racial or ethnic group
Virginia Resident
Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship
In order to encourage future employment lawyers, the Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship is awarded annually to a law student who plans to work in plaintiff’s employment law.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Working Now and Then
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be currently attending or accepted to an ABA-accredited law school
NW Corporate Law Bi-Annual Scholarship (Spring)
The NW Law Firm knows law school in the United States is expensive. Their firm wants to help a law student avoid some of the costs associated with law school.
This scholarship award is offered bi-annually, spring and fall.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
NW Corporate Law
Award Maximum:
$1,501
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
2nd or 3rd year law student.
Enrolled in an ABA-approved law school in the U.S.
Interest in business law or entrepreneurship.
Demonstrates financial need.
The Robert E. Gordon Scholarship
This scholarship is available to Illinois law school students who have demonstrated accomplishment in academic studies, commitment to public service and financial need.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Jewish Judges Association of Illinois Foundation, Inc
Award Maximum:
$3,600
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be enrolled or accepted to an ABA accredited law school in Illinois.
Must be in good academic standing
Beyond Grades Scholarship
This scholarship aims to highlight characteristics that students learn in education that go beyond test scores and grades.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Massey Law
Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Earl Warren Scholarship
The Earl Warren Scholarship is awarded annually to rising law students whose commitment to racial justice reveals outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Eligible law students include those entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Award Maximum:
$45,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Law students entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school
Record of strong academic performance
Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to racial justice and civil rights
Demonstrated financial need
U.S. Citizen
Rice, Murtha & Psora Scholarship
The leaders of tomorrow are working and often sacrificing to receive an education today. The purpose of the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student to apply towards college or law school costs and help that student realize his or her potential.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Law Offices of Randolph Rice
Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Current or prospective college or law student
May not be offered this yea-check with scholarship provider.
Phi Eta Sigma Graduate Scholarship
Phi Eta Sigma members can apply for the Founders Scholarship Fund to be used toward their first year of graduate study (including professional school).
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Phi Eta Sigma
Award Maximum:
$7,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
First year of full-time graduate or professional study
Phi Eta Sigma member
Must be members of the honor society and complete necessary information as listed on the website
Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship
Pi Gamma Mu, the International Honor Society in Social Sciences, awards several named/endowed scholarships.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Pi Gamma Mu
Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Pi Gamma Mu members
First time graduate students
Following areas of study are eligible: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography-human, gerontology, history, history of education, human services, international relations, political science, psychology, social philosophy, sociology, social work, as well as related interdisciplinary programs anchored in the Social Sciences, particularly those that focus on age, environment, ethnicity, gender, race, and regional studies
MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship
The MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to one 1L MAX participant who completes the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attends at least two MAX events. Entry is automatic, and the winner will receive a $50,000 scholarship toward their remaining law school tuition.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
AccessLex Institute
Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
1L students at participating MAX Schools
Complete the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attend at least two MAX events. Visit https://askedna.accesslex.org to learn more.
Legal U.S. Residents (or lawful permanent residents) currently residing in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
Mike Eidson Scholarship
The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) enrolled in an ABA accredited law school
Female
Demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer
Dedicated to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized
Must be an AAJ law student member
Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarship
This association scholarship is open to any minority or underrepresented student who demonstrates a commitment and interest in the proficiency of skills in trail advocacy to represent victims. Must demonstrate financial need.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Law student entering their 1L, 2L, or 3L year
Minority
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrates interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy
Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities
Vincent S. Haneman-Josephe B. Perski Scholarship
The Haneman-Perskie Memorial Foundation Scholarship is a non-profit corporation created for the purpose of awarding scholarships and administered by a Board of Trustees comprised of the officers of the Atlantic County Bar Association.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Atlantic County Bar Association
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Admitted to an ABA accredited law school
Resident of New Jersey
Byron Hanke Fellowship
The Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR) awards its Byron Hanke Fellowship to selected graduate students to implement research projects related to the development, management and governance of common interest communities and their community associations.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR)
Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled in any graduate level program in U.S. or Canada
Trial Advocacy Law Student Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a commitment to the American Association for Justice and it's mission, a desire to represent victims, interest and skill in trial advocacy and financial need.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
American Association for Justice
Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Membership in the American Association for Justice
Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts AALAM/Dow Fund Scholarship
Asian American law students who demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to Asian American community and personal, professional or academic excellence should consider this scholarship. Priority consideration will be given to law students who have secured a public interest position for the summer.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM)
Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Law student
Asian American
Current member of Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM)
Priority will be given to an individual with a secured public interest position for the summer.
May not be available this year; check with scholarship provider
U.S. Graduate Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to graduate students of Armenian descent who clearly demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Full-time graduate/professional students, enrolled at a college and university in the U.S.
Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above
Financial need
The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship
The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship supports college students who are pursuing a career in public service and are passionate about helping others.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec
Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the spring semester
U.S. Citizen
18 years old
Pursuing a career in public service such as law, social work, government, non-profit, or education
Bryce Harlow Fellowship
This scholarship is awarded to a part-time graduate student who participates in the Bryce Harlow Fellowship which must be used to defray tuition costs.
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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
The Bryce Harlow Foundation
Award Maximum:
$9,000
Application Deadline:
May 3
Eligibility Requirements:
Part-time graduate student at participating institution
Interest in a career in advocacy or government relations
U.S. Citizen
Wake County Bar Association Foundation
The Wake County Bar Association Foundation has awarded scholarships to law students with Wake County ties since 1989. Scholarship funding has been sustained by events, private contributions and late fees from mandatory Tenth Judicial District Bar dues, but through reinvigorated funding campaigns, the WCBA Foundation hopes to focus our efforts to create a more sustainable and robust scholarship program. All rising 2L and 3L law students with connections to Wake County, NC are invited to apply.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Wake County Bar Association
Application Deadline:
May 3
Eligibility Requirements:
Rising 2L and 3L law students with connections to Wake County, NC
May not be offered this yea-check with scholarship provider.
Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship
This firm has created a scholarship program that provides assistance to
first or second-generation immigrants
from low-income families.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Law Office of Jae Lee
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 4
Eligibility Requirements:
The student must be either a first or second-generation immigrant living in the U.S.
Family income must be considered to be low-income, with an annual household income of less than $50,000.
Enrolled in, or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.
Must have a GPA of 4.0 or higher in their most recently completed academic semester.
Parents With Passion Scholarship
This scholarship is for
to single parents who are pursuing a degree.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Coover & Associates
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 4
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a single parent.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.
U.S. citizen
Ramsay Law Firm P.A. Scholarship For Students
This scholarship was created to support children of parents that have sustained a serious injury – whether in the workplace, in a car accident, or elsewhere.
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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Ramsay Law Firm P.A.
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 5
Eligibility Requirements:
Be a North Carolina resident or be admitted to a school in North Carolina
3.0 GPA
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
PFLAG Long Beach Scholarship
This scholarship supports those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer/questioning, and to straight allies who have directly supported LGBTQI youth and/or the LGBTQI community.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
PFLAG South OC
Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 5
Eligibility Requirements:
Continuing college student or high school senior planning to attend a Department of Education (DOE) non-profit college, 4-year college, or graduate level students
Identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, or straight ally
Applicant or parent lives in the greater Long Beach Area
Involved in support, education, and/or advocacy in their community or school 2.5 overall GPA
May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider
Hope and Opportunity Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to a student who grew up in foster care and is now pursuing a college degree.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Whitlock Law
Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
May 6
Eligibility Requirements:
Spent a portion or entirety of childhood in the foster care system
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university within the U.S.
OACTA Hilary S. Taylor Inclusion and Equity Scholarship
OACTA encourages inclusion and equity in all aspects of its activities and is committed to nurturing a culture that supports and promotes inclusion and equity.
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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA)
Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 10
Eligibility Requirements:
Rising 2L or 3L law students who are enrolled in an Ohio law school or are a permanent Ohio resident
LGBTQ law students regardless of race or ethnicity
Female law students, regardless of race or ethnicity
Law students from economically impoverished backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity
Experience or interest in a civil defense practice
The OVC, INC. “Lawyers Give Back” Scholarship
The “Lawyers Give Back” Scholarship aims to support future lawyers in their pursuit of higher education.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
OVC, INC.
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 11
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program or law school for the upcoming semester
At least 18 years of age
U.S. citizen
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
The Kanoski Bresney law firm is offering five scholarships to support students whose lives have been impacted by distracted driving. The application includes an essay about the student's experiences with distracted driving and their ideas for prevention and awareness among young drivers.
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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:
Kanoski Bresney
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 13
Eligibility Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
U.S. citizen