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Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship

It is hoped that the Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship will help members of the armed services achieve their higher education goals.

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Hampden County Bar Association

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Admitted for the upcoming academic year to an accredited law school

Veteran with an Honorable Discharge or a current member of the United States Military

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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July 3
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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

Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarship

California Judges Foundation (CJF) offers a need-based scholarship to aspiring law students in California, created to celebrate the life of a young man who died at age 21. The mission of this award is to promote education and make a lasting impact on future generations devoted to the rule of law and equal access to justice.

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California Judges Association

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July 12
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Proof of full-time enrollment.

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Demonstrate financial need

Attending an ABA-Approved law school in California or any California resident attending an ABA-approved law school

Dominican Bar Association Scholarship Program

Each year, the DBA awards scholarships to eligible law students who demonstrate community service involvement, academic commitment and financial need.

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Dominican Bar Association

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Application Deadline:
July 14
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Current law students

Full-time or part-time

ABA accredited law school

John F. Moriarty Scholarship

This county bar association scholarship is geared toward any Hampden or Hampshire County resident (5 years or more) who has been admitted to or is attending a certified law school. Merit and financial need are also taken into consideration.

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Hampden County Bar Association

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July 15
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Entering or already attending law school

Resident of Hampden or Hampshire County for at least 5 years

Demonstrate financial need

Demonstrate academic merit

Samer Habbas & Associates Scholarship

Education comes at a cost, a pricey one at that. Even the most financially stable individuals can fall into a bit of financial disarray with no warning. This scholarship hopes to alleviate some of that cost. 

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Samer Habbas & Associates

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
July 15
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Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university in the United States

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Knights of Lithuania Scholarship

The Knights of Lithuania Scholarship Program is intended to help a worthy and deserving Knight obtain a college education. The Scholarship Program is intended to be a stimulus for young Lithuanian-Americans to join and be active in our organization.

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Knights of Lithuania

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Knights of Lithuania Membership (at least 24 consecutive months)

Austin Bar Foundation LGBT Bar Association Scholarship

Award is intended to help defray expenses of pursuing a law school education an open to students who have demonstrated some commitment or contribution to the LGBT community or LGBT legal issues.

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Austin Bar Foundation and Austin LGBT Bar Association

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Application Deadline:
July 31
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Enrolled at a public or private law school physically located in the State of Texas

Demonstrated some commitment or contribution to the LGBT community or LGBT legal issues

Financial need

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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Sieben Edmunds Miller

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Application Deadline:
July 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted in law school or pursuing a law degree

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