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The Allison Soares Law School Scholarship for MBA Students

This scholarship is open to law students who are concurrently pursuing a law degree and M.B.A. We are interested in your background and how you plan to serve the community and what intrigues you about practicing this type of law. 

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Allison Soares, Attorney at Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

In a joint M.B.A program

The Law Office of John Dalton Diversity Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote diversity in the profession. The contest is open to all Black, Hispanic, Native North American, and Pacific Islander students accepted to or enrolled in law school. 

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The Law Office of John Dalton

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, or Pacific Islander. 

Must be currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S. 

Larson Law Office Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated to helping the winner pay for education expenses.

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Larson Law Office

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Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or plan to attend a college, trade school, university, or graduate institution in the U.S.

SAIL Scholarship

The SAIL Scholarship is awarded to a law student who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential.

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National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
July 1
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Rising 2L student (current 1L students should apply)

Demonstrates leadership (via leadership experience, volunteerism or service in the public interest)

Demonstrates professional promise via academic excellence in undergrad and first year of law school

Knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more Asian American and Pacific Islander communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, or both

Commitment to “pay it forward”

D'Amore Law Group Scholarship

As lawyers and community members in Oregon and Washington states, it is our responsibility to advocate for those who have been injured in accidents that were not their fault. For this year’s scholarship, we are asking law students to submit an essay about what you think your country should do to foster unity?

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D'Amore Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school

Hawaiʻi Pacific Gerontological Society Undergraduate And Graduate Scholarships

The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) raises funds and awards scholarships to college students interested in careers involving aging and older people. Each year, HPGS offers Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships (funds permitting) for students enrolled in the University of Hawaii system, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, and Brigham Young University-Hawaii who have a serious interest in professional work related to aging, long-term care, and/or death and dying.

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Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society

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Application Deadline:
July 3
Eligibility Requirements:

Students enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate in the University of Hawaii system, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, and Brigham Young University-Hawaii Serious interest in professional work related to aging, long-term care, and/or death and dying

Have two or more semesters to complete before graduation

Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

The Legally BLK Fund

By providing financial assistance, mentorship and knowledge, the Legally BLK Fund seeks to redefine the future of the legal profession by reducing some of the barriers of entry for Black women. Our mission is to provide Black women with the tools, knowledge and confidence to achieve their legal aspirations. Legally BLK Fund’s vision is that Black women have the opportunity to succeed in the law school application process and beyond.

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The Legally BLK Fund

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Application Deadline:
July 3
Eligibility Requirements:

College student or graduate

Based in the U.S.

Self-identifying Black woman

Applying for entry into law school in the Fall term, not more than one to two years after the scholarship deadline

Financial and Banking Industry Reform Scholarship

This annual scholarship is for law students dedicated to making a positive impact in the financial, banking, or insurance industries.

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Bar Study
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Rosca Scarlato LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,200
Application Deadline:
July 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in, or accepted to an accredited law school within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

18 years or older

Lawyer.com Future Lawyer Scholarship

As an appreciation for lawyers and what they can provide for their community, Lawyer.com is celebrating new and future lawyers-to-be with a law school scholarship.

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Lawyer.com

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
July 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be future law students or current law students.

Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship (Spring Deadline)

This is a biannual, national scholarship for law students. We remember our own law school experience fondly; the education and networking opportunities we received during undergrad and law school continue to be invaluable to this day. 

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Sponsoring Organization:

Sieben Edmunds Miller

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted in law school or pursuing a law degree

MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

MPOWER Financing awards scholarships annually to international and DACA students enrolled at certain colleges and universities .

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MPOWER Financing

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
July 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports (see scholarship provider website for listing of schools)

Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, including DACA, visa that allows studying in the U.S., and U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)

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