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Richard Mintz Diversity Scholarship

Mintz strives to create an environment where people from all backgrounds are positioned for success. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity at the firm and in the legal profession Mintz awards the Richard Mintz Diversity Scholarship to an exemplary diverse law student each year.

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Mintz

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$30,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
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Community-minded

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From diverse background

Shown academic excellence and commitment to diversity

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

McAndrews Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship

Must be a qualified 1L student at an ABA-accredited law school and must possess a diverse background, a technical degree in science or engineering, and a commitment to pursuing a patent law career in Chicago to apply for this summer associates program.

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McAndrews

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
February 1
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1L Law student attending an ABA accredited law school

Diverse background

Commitment to a patent law career

Intent to practice in Chicago

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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The Law Office of Edward M. Farmer

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 10
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Currently enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Paul D. White Scholarship

This scholarship is for a 1L law student who has overcome obstacles in a way that demonstrates they have the attributes of a pioneer in the profession or have backgrounds or experiences that enable them to bring a unique perspective to client service.

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Baker Hostetler

Application Deadline:
February 14
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1L Law student

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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Armstrong County Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:
February 15
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Enrolled to attend or already attending an accredited law school in the U.S.

Resident of Armstrong County, PA

Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program

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

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Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

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February 15
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Full-time student at a college/trade/vocational student for the academic year

Minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA

Low Vision Requirements

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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Fawell & Fawell

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$1,000
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February 19
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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

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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Brown & Caldwell

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February 28
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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

Alternative Dispute Resolution Scholarship

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

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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 

Houston Bar Association Real Estate Section Student Scholarship

Scholarships are available to Houston-area law students with a demonstrated interest in Real Estate Law.

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Houston Bar Association Real Estate Section

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February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L law student

Attend Houston-are law school

Demonstrated interest in real estate law

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