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MAX Scholarships, Winter

MAX by AccessLex offers scholarship incentives to help you maintain motivation and momentum as you progress through our personal finance curriculum, developed exclusively just for law students like you. Complete MAX activities to be automatically entered into our drawings throughout the year and win up to $40,000!

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

AccessLex Institute

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Current 1L, 2L, and 3L law students at participating MAX Schools (over 80% of the ABA accredited law schools in the U.S.)

Complete MAX activities, ranging from quick surveys, to 10 minute learning modules, and MAX Events (via webinar or in-person) to automatically earn entries at https://askedna.accesslex.org/

Legal U.S. Residents (or lawful permanent Residents) currently residing in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund

Pertti Lindfors, a Finnish-American attorney in San Francisco, established this scholarship to encourage cross-cultural study and understanding by law students in Finland and the U.S.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Finlandia Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 1
Eligibility Requirements:

American students who have completed at least one year of studies at a law school in the U.S. and who are currently enrolled or accepted to the law faculty of a Finnish university within the U.S. (or applied to and are awaiting acceptance)

OR Finnish Citizens who have completed at least one year of studies at a law faculty in Finland or in the EU and who are currently enrolled or accepted to an ABA law school within the U.S. (or applied to and are awaiting acceptance)

FMCBA Bar Preparation Scholarship

The Association provides scholarships to offset bar examination preparation expenses, for economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

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Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association (FMCBA)

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
February 8
Eligibility Requirements:

3rd year law student

Black

Taking FL bar exam

Supporting Our Heroes Scholarship

This award is intended to help undergraduate or graduate students who wish to pursue a career in advocating on behalf of veterans.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Office of Edward M. Farmer

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Overcoming Adversity After an Injury

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who overcome adversity after an injury.

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Aspiring Law Students
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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Emerson Straw Injury Law

Award Maximum:
$999
Application Deadline:
February 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited institution in the United States.

3.0 GPA

Empowering Families Scholarship

This financial award will be given to a deserving student passionate about positively impacting families facing legal challenges.

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Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, PC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited college or university pre-law course of study

3.5 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Jerry D. Andrews Community Impact Scholarship

This scholarship is for college students who have made a substantial impact in their community through volunteer work.

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Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
February 12
Eligibility Requirements:

3.5 GPA

Citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

An undergraduate student at an accredited college or university

Active involvement in community service

APIQWTC Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes those who are active in the APIQWTC community in pursuit of technical/professional training or higher education and encourages future leaders.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community (APIQWTC)

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
February 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Students pursuing any degree-granting program or certificate

Demonstrated involvement with the API Queer and Trans community

Future planned involvement in the API Queer and Trans community

The Law Offices Of W. Dan Mahoney, P.C. Scholarship For Students

This annual scholarship for students who plan to attend school in the fall as either a pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Offices Of W. Dan Mahoney, P.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident.

3.0 GPA

Accepted into school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in fall.

O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC, Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to assist pre-law and 1L students with the expenses associated with attending a school anywhere in the United States.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted into a school and will be attending as either pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

 U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Land Legal Group Scholarship

This annual scholarship is available to students attending school in the Fall Semester as either a pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Land Legal Group

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Enrolled as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school.

3.0 GPA

Wind Law, LLC Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is for students planning to attend school in the fall as either a pre-law undergraduate or a first-year law student.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Wind Law, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

3.0 GPA

Attend school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in fall.

Free Injury Legal Advice Scholarship

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for students accepted into a college or university anywhere in the U.S.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Free Injury Legal Advice

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Be accepted and planning to attend school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Ashby Thelen Lowry Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is intended to help defray expenses for students that have been accepted into a school anywhere in the U.S.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Ashby Thelen Lowry 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Is accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.

Land Legal Group Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is intended to help defray expenses for students that have been accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Land Legal Group 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizen or permanent resident

Accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester.

3.0 GPA

Armstrong County Bar Association Scholarship

Serving the heart of Western Pennsylvania, this scholarship is for residents enrolled to attend or already attending an accredited law school in the U.S.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Armstrong County Community Foundation

Award Maximum:
$1,100
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled to attend or already attending an accredited law school in the U.S.

Resident of Armstrong County, PA

Diversity Scholars Award

Constangy’s Diversity Scholars Program recognizes law students who have demonstrated academic achievement; a commitment to diversity in their community, school or work environment; and personal achievements in overcoming challenges to reach goals.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

2nd-year student enrolled in an accredited law school

Law school must located in one of the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or the District of Columbia

3.0 GPA or greater

Scholarship provider verified that this scholarship will be offered in 2023. Due date of 2/15 is approximate pending the release of the 2023 details. Visit site or contact provider for more details.

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International looks to support students with verification of low vision.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time student at a college/trade/vocational student for the academic year

Minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA

Low Vision Requirements

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship

The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. It is open to graduate students in any field of study as well as undergraduate students, community college students transferring to a four-year university, and high school seniors.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time enrollment during the award year

Hispanic heritage

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for college and graduate students

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident or DACA

Must complete FAFSA or state-based financial aid

Melmed Law Group Scholarship

Students who have completed at least one year of college or university, or who are currently law students may apply for a one-time, monetary scholarship award that is to be used for academic purposes to pay for school tuition, room-and-board, or other school-related expenses.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Melmed Law Group

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Students must either be a law student or have completed at least one year of college or university and be currently enrolled.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

JABA Educational Foundation Scholarships

This foundation scholarship is geared toward deserving law students including recent law school graduates with a commitment to community service. Financial need, adversity, merit and desire to practice in Southern California will be taken into consideration.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student and recent graduates

Commitment to serving the Japanese American community and/or the API community

Desire to practice law in the Southern California area

Financial need and academic achievement considered

Justice John F. Aiso Scholarship

This organization offers scholarships in varying amounts to deserving law students and recent law school graduates in furtherance of their legal education. Diverse populations dedicated to community service are encouraged to apply.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student and recent graduates

Commitment to serving the Japanese American community and/or the API community

Academic achievement considered

Financial need considered

Justice Stephen K. Tamura Scholarship

This bar association foundation offers scholarships to deserving law students and recent law school graduates in furtherance of their legal education. Japanese heritage, merit and financial need will be taken into consideration.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students or recent law school graduates

Commitment to serving the local or Japanese American community and/or the API community

Adversity considered

Financial need and academic merit considered

LimNexus Foundation Scholarship

Deserving law students and recent law graduates with demonstrated commitment to community service, including but not limited to serving the Japanese American community.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student or recent law graduate

Commitment to serving Japanese American community

Elmer Yamamoto Civil Rights and Public Interest Scholarship

Deserving law students and recent law graduates with demonstrated commitment to community service, including but not limited to serving the Japanese American community.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student or recent law graduate

Commitment to serving Japanese American community

GunterFirm Employment Law Scholarship Program

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who best demonstrates their interest and passion in employment law, and the desire to enter that field of law.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

GunterFirm, Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a current law school student or recent graduate preparing for the Florida Bar exam

Out-of-State Student Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded each semester to a qualified student pursuing educational opportunities outside of the state where they attended high school or where their parents currently live. Scholarship winners can use this money to pay for tuition, housing, and other educational costs.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Fawell & Fawell

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or have been accepted to a college or university that is located in a state where they did not attend high school or a state other than where their parents currently live.

3.5 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Shanda L. Spurlock Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in recognition of an active and beloved member of the Cincinnati Legal Community.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Dinsmore & Shohl and the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 24
Eligibility Requirements:

Black law student Attend University of Cincinnati College of Law, Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law or University of Dayton School of Law Resident of Greater Cincinnati

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

California Change Lawyers 3L Diversity Scholarships

This scholarship is intended to support diverse third-year law students who will be sitting for the California Bar Exam. Scholarship is intended to cover the cost of bar preparation courses and bar exam related costs.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 24
Eligibility Requirements:

Recent law school graduate or soon to graduate

Sitting for the upcoming Summer California Bar Exam

Intend to work in California

Demonstrate and document commitment to social justice and public service

Intend to pursue legal career in California after law school

William A. McClain Scholarship

The Black Lawyers Association is dedicated to promoting equity in the legal profession and the justice system and offers this scholarship in recognition of the many firsts of the Honorable William A. McClain.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Cincinnati Bar Foundation and Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 24
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending an ABA-accredited law school

African American law student

Demonstrated leadership potentia

Dedication to the Cincinnati community

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship

We understand how difficult it can be to pursue personal interests outside of school and work, and believes it is incredibly valuable to maintain such hobbies throughout your life, despite challenging transitions and busy schedules. This scholarship works to provide students with financial assistance to help them pursue their goals and passions.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Magana & Van Dyke

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 26
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA 3.0

Enrolled in an accredited college or university

U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

Rehabs.org Scholarship for Minorities

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage more students of color to develop a passion for raising awareness about the risks and dangers, such as overdose fatalities, that are associated with addictions.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Rehabs.org

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
February 26
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or planning to attend an accredited college or University 

minimum 2.50 GPA

Mental Health System Reform Scholarship

The mental health crisis in the U.S. has been referred to as “the elephant in the room” because of the significant impact it has on our society and the reluctance of our lawmakers to adequately address the issue. The Mental Health System Reform Scholarship to bring awareness on this topic and to give students an opportunity to voice their opinion on the mental health system and treatment in the U.S.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

South Carolina Criminal Practice of Price Benowitz

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or law school program in the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Immigrants Rising Pre-Law Fund

This diversity scholarship seeks to provide financial support to low-income immigrants planning to attend law school. In addition to financial support recipients will be connected to Immigrants Rising network of legal professionals.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Immigrants Rising

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Intend to enroll in an accredited law school in the upcoming fall semester

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need 

California Residency Requirements - must have graduated from a California high school or from a California college or university

Foreign-born, do not have Permanent Residency (green card) or Citizenship in the U.S.

Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship

This scholarship gives students the opportunity to express their thoughts on divorce legislation.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Moskowitz Law Group, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program of study

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Know Your Rights Scholarship

The Nieves Law Firm continues to fund the Know Your Rights Scholarship in an effort to spread awareness about individual rights. We hope that this scholarship will encourage discussion and help educate others about their individual rights.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Nieves Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or law program at an accredited university within the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

2025 Achieving My Potential Scholarship

We are seeking students who went through the juvenile justice system or criminal justice system and have worked hard to move past their experience, seeking a brighter future to achieve their full potential. Visit our scholarship page to learn more about this opportunity.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in a trade school, undergraduate, graduate, or any other post-secondary program in the United States. 

Applicants must be in good academic standing and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.  

Achieving My Potential Scholarship

One mistake should not ruin a life. This scholarship aims to support students who have experienced the juvenile or criminal justice system in their journey to realize their full potential. 

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA 2.0

Enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. college or university.

Injured Individual Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who understands the seriousness of personal injury accidents

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Sponsoring Organization:

Libbey Law Offices, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or accepted to an educational institution in the U.S. for the upcoming semester.

3.0 GPA

WADR Law Scholarship

This scholarship is for future leaders in business, entertainment, media, and/or tech law.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

WADR Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in law school

3.0 GPA

Women in Leadership Scholarship

Brown and Caldwell offers a Women in Leadership Scholarship to support female students that are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Brown & Caldwell

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time college student in junior or senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university, with major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

GPA of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale (or equivalent on 5.0 scale)

Identify as a woman

Demonstrated leadership within the community

Chris Mourtos Memorial Award

This award is designed to assist a full or part-time law student who is not in his or her final year of study.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Camden County Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

South Jersey, preferably Camden County, resident

Commitment to charitable, humanitarian and/or community service activities

Preference to those who graduated from the Camden City public school system

George F. Kugler, Jr. Award

This award is available to a second or third-year student attending any New Jersey law school. Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need as well as a history of and/or desire to work in public service law.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Camden County Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L student attending any New Jersey law school

Demonstrated financial need

Desire to work in public service

Association of Women Attorneys Foundation Scholarship

Women and the interests of women in Houston's legal community are promoted by this scholarship. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and philanthropic potential, a strong commitment to the profession, and/or the ability to overcome difficult obstacles.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Houston Association of Women Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2nd or 3rd year law student

Alternative Dispute Resolution Scholarship

These scholarships are for students who are interested in real estate law.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Houston Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L student

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider 

Construction Law

The purpose of the Construction Law Scholarship is to promote the objective and standards of professionalism of the Houston Bar Association within the field of construction law.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Houston Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending a local law school to Houston, TX

Interested in construction law

Corporate Counsel Scholarship

The purpose of the Corporate Counsel Scholarship is to promote the objectives and standards of professionalism of the Houston Bar Association within the field of corporate law.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Houston Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Local law student to Houston, TX

Underrepresented and Oppressed Law Student Scholarship

In an effort to combat this issue and promote minority participation in law, the attorneys at Nicol Gersch Petterson will award the winner of this scholarship.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Nicol Gersh Petterson Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the U.S. residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled or accepted into a two to five year post-secondary institution in the Spring

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing

You must belong to a minority group to apply for this scholarship. Minority groups can include, but are not limited to, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and ethnicity.

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship

This scholarship is for individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to social justice and community outreach. Available to students pursuing college or advanced degrees of all types with a minimum GPA of 3.0, this scholarship seeks to raise awareness about the challenges individuals with disabilities have to meet and overcome each day.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Price Benowitz

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees 

Commitment to social justice and community outreach

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Divorce Stigma Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to let students share their experience with divorce and how it differed from the negative stigma that surrounds divorce today.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Atlanta Divorce Law Group

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate or graduate program of study within the U.S.

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

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