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Bajaj Law Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to reward a law student pursuing a career in criminal law.

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Vikas Bajaj APC

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

Law student in the U.S. law school or accepted to a U.S. law school

Enrolled full-time

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Demonstrate financial need or have financial aid obligations

Students Affected by Cancer Scholarship

Ambient Edge is a top-rated air conditioning, heating & plumbing company. A large part of our work involves removing contaminants from a home’s air or its water supply—including many contaminants that are known to cause cancer and many of us at Ambient Edge have been affected by cancer personally.

 

That’s why we’ve created the Ambient Edge Scholarship for Students Affected by Cancer. 

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Ambient Edge

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

Currently enrolled in, or were accepted to, an accredited college/university in the U.S.  Undergraduate and graduate students are both welcome, as are incoming first-year students.

 Have a good academic standing

Either a current/former cancer patient, or have stood by a loved one who was diagnosed with cancer

Silver Dollar Financial Public Speaking Scholarship

Silver Dollar Financial strives to give a deserving candidate a jumpstart for education and their future career. This scholarship is open to current college students and applicants with an interest in public speaking. 

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Silver Dollar Financial 

Award Maximum:
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Application Deadline:
September 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in college OR a college applicant to be considered. 

Applicants must write a persuasive speech on a topic on which you are an expert and record a short video of you presenting that speech

Reducing Drunk Driving in Our Communities Scholarship

Scholarship provides students with academic support based on their application materials. 

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Sponsoring Organization:

Shelly Leeke Law Firm, LLC

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

Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher 

Submit all necessary application materials, including a 500-1,000 word essay on drunk driving in your community

The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship

The Dallas law firm is offering The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship. Our award is available to current and aspiring law school students who appreciate the importance of civil rights in the workforce.

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Sponsoring Organization:

The Devadoss Law Firm, PLLC

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

Current or aspiring law students

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled at an accredited college or university within the U.S. as undergraduate or graduate student

At least 17 years of age

Access to Justice Tech Fellows Summer

We’re seeking entrepreneurial-minded law students who are passionate about ensuring great legal access and eager to spend the summer learning new ways to leverage technology, data and design thinking to enhance access to legal resources for low-income individuals and communities.

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Access to Justice Tech (AJT) Tech Fellows Program

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and be in good academic standing with their law school institution 

Demonstrated or stated commitment to access to justice issues

A commitment to academics and education, and involved in professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities

Diverse candidates with varied backgrounds, life experiences, and skill sets are strongly encouraged to apply

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

Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship

Polsinelli’s Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Program's purpose is to integrate the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion with efforts to recruit the best candidates from diverse backgrounds who are in attendance at the nation’s top law schools.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Polsinelli

Application Deadline:
September 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student

In good standing

ABA accredited law school

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

George T. Waddoups & Associates Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to help cover expenses for students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

George T. Waddoups & Associates 

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

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

3.0 GPA

Be accepted to and attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester.

Glotzer & Leib's Scholarship, Fall

Glotzer & Leib is a personal injury law firm serving accident victims in Southern California. We believe our mission to empower Californians goes beyond helping after an accident. Education empowers everyone. That's why we've launched the Glotzer & Leib Personal Injury Scholarship Fund.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Glotzer & Leib LLP

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

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or accepted and have committed to attend a specific college or university next semester

Toronto Personal Injury Scholarship, Fall

After an accident, many families have to make the difficult choice between paying expensive medical bills or funding a child’s college fund. Schiffman Personal Injury Lawyers help deserving scholars keep education within reach, no matter what curveballs life throws at them.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Schiffmann Personal Injury Lawyers

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Enrolled in the U.S. or Canada

Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship, Fall

This award opportunity is provided to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit leadership, determination, and passion in their academic studies and personal lives. This scholarship is offered to one student each semester. 

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Goostree Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
September 17
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA of 3.0 or higher in most recently completed semester

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the fall semester

Annual household income of less than $75,000

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA) Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to law students from a variety of backgrounds who have contributed to the betterment of the Latino community. The recipients of the scholarships are law students who have met criteria of community service, financial need, hardship and academic achievement.

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Sponsoring Organization:

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA accredited law school

Full-time law students who have completed their first or second year of law school and part-time students who have completed a sufficient number of units equivalent to the first year of law school

Scholarship applicants must have ties to San Diego or Imperial Counties

Kashfian Law Scholarship

This award will be given to a current law student to recognize their past academic achievement and to encourage them to continue their efforts.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kashfian & Kashfian LLP

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Be currently enrolled in an accredited law school

Have at least two semesters of law school remaining

Applicant must be active in the community or extracurricular activities

Outstanding Citizen Scholarship

The Outstanding Citizen Scholarship and Essay Contest aims to give demonstrated community leaders and dedicated citizens an opportunity to pursue the education that will inform and better their causes. We are proud to sponsor the discussion on the topic of good citizenship, as well as to offer educational benefits to those individuals who demonstrate that they are outstanding citizens.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Maryland Criminal Defense Group Price Benowitz

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or (or will enroll this Fall) into an accredited post-secondary program (community colleges, private or public undergraduate colleges, and universities, private or public graduate degree programs, law programs, and business programs)

GPA 3.0 

Proven commitment to Citizenry, as demonstrated by their essay and resumé

McCraw Law Group First Responders Scholarship

Students with an unique appreciation for and perspective of first responders may apply for this scholarship.

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

The McCraw Law Group

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

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

Animal Rescue Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity will be awarded to a caring individual who demonstrates their love for animals and a commitment to increasing animal welfare.

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

Aulsbrook Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Applying or enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the U.S.

In good academic standing

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Caring Community Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to one student who has worked to make their community a better place.

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

Marcus & Mack Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

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

U.S. Citizen

Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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

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