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Pat Tillman Scholarship

The Tillman Scholar program is the premier academic fellowship for military service members, veterans and spouses.

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Pat Tillman Foundation

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

Undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree

Veteran and active duty service members from all branches of the military including National Guard and Reserves who have served in pre- and post-9/11 service areas

Current spouses of veteran or active duty service members, including surviving spouses

Spouses, veterans and service members who apply must be a full-time student pursuing specific degrees at a public or private, U.S.-based, accredited institution (see website for more details)

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Diversity Scholarship

The Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Diversity Scholarship awards two 1L law student with a scholarship to be applied to the student’s second year tuition and a paid 10-week summer associate position in the firm’s Rochester or Buffalo office between the student’s first and second year of law school.

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Incoming Law Students
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Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

Award Maximum:
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Application Deadline:
February 7
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled, full-time 1L law student in good standing at an accredited law school

Members of populations historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply

Overcoming Adversity After an Injury

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

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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

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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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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Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community (APIQWTC)

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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

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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Melmed Law Group

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Application Deadline:
February 15
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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

Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship

The Foundation supports American students of Polish descent for graduate level studies at colleges and universities in the U.S.

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Kosciuszko Foundation

Award Maximum:
$12,000
Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Graduate full-time studies

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

U.S. Citizen and Legal Permanent Residents (green card holders) of Polish descent

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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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

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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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

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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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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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 

Fair Divorce Legislation Scholarship

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

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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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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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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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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

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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