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Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship

The County Prosecutors Association of the State of New Jersey, Inc. offers several scholarships aimed at law students and college and graduate students.

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County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted for admission to a law school

New Jersey resident

Interest in law enforcement with an emphasis in Domestic Violence and Hate Crimes prosecutions

Demonstrate financial need

Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Oscar W. Rittenhouse, Andrew K, Ruotolo, Jr., Harris Y. Cotton and the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarships to law students and college and graduate students.

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County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

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$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Acceptance into law or graduate school

Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship

A New Jersey resident accepted for admission into a law school, with interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor and demonstrated financial need can benefit from this scholarship.

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County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to a law school

Must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor

New Jersey resident

Demonstrate financial need

Diversity Scholars Award

Constangy’s Diversity Scholars Program recognizes law students who have demonstrated academic achievement; a commitment to diversity in their community, school or work environment; and personal achievements in overcoming challenges to reach goals.

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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

2nd-year student enrolled in an accredited law school

Law school must located in one of the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or the District of Columbia

3.0 GPA or greater

Scholarship provider verified that this scholarship will be offered in 2023. Due date of 2/15 is approximate pending the release of the 2023 details. Visit site or contact provider for more details.

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

George F. Kugler, Jr. Award

This award is available to a second or third-year student attending any New Jersey law school. Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need as well as a history of and/or desire to work in public service law.

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Camden County Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L student attending any New Jersey law school

Demonstrated financial need

Desire to work in public service

Chris Mourtos Memorial Award

This award is designed to assist a full or part-time law student who is not in his or her final year of study.

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Camden County Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

South Jersey, preferably Camden County, resident

Commitment to charitable, humanitarian and/or community service activities

Preference to those who graduated from the Camden City public school system

Margaret Yardley Fellowship

The Margaret Yardley Fellowship Fund was established to provide fellowship grants to deserving women who are New Jersey residents pursuing post-graduate advanced studies at the school of their choice.

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New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

New Jersey residents pursuing post-graduate advanced studies

Female student

Scholastic achievement and career service

Charitable endeavors

Bernadine Johnson Marshall and Martha Belle Scholarship

To promote African-American females in the field of law to help support outstanding law students and recognize extraordinary individuals and institutions.

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Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey, Inc.

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
March 8
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend an accredited law school

New Jersey resident

Demonstrate community service and financial need

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

John S. Manos, Esq., Memorial Graduate Scholarship

This club's annual scholarship is geared toward high-achieving, community service-oriented law students of Greek heritage. Contains residency requirement, in addition to demonstration of merit and financial need.

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Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Senior undergraduate or graduate student, enrolled or accepted to full-time in a graduate degree program

Demonstrate financial need

Demonstrate academic merit

Dr. Nicholas Padis Memorial Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a graduate degree full-time at an accredited university or professional school.

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HELLENIC UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA

 

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants (Graduate and Undergraduate) must be of Greek descent

U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent residents of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery or Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania

Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean or Salem Counties in New Jersey

New Castle County in Delaware

Students who are declared majors in Hellenic Studies may also apply, regardless of their heritage

Justin P. Walder Scholarship

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation awards scholarships to worthy students entering their second or third year of law school. Students enrolled at a New Jersey law school are encouraged to apply for one of the up to thirteen scholarships awarded annually.

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New Jersey Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Student attending a New Jersey law school

Abram D. and Maxine H. Londa Scholarship

Applications for this scholarship are open to a New Jersey law school student from Union County, NJ.

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New Jersey Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Law School 2L or 3L

Attending a Law School in New Jersey

Academic excellence, extracurricular activities, financial need and community service.

Sonia Morgan Scholarship

Awarded to a New Jersey law school student who is female and who demonstrates academic excellence (grade-point average and class standing), participation in extracurricular activities, financial need and community service

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New Jersey State Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students entering their second or third year of law school

Students enrolled at a New Jersey law school

Female

Academic excellence (grade-point average and class standing), participation in extracurricular activities, financial need and community service

Scarinci Hollenbeck Scholarship

The Scarinci Hollenbeck Scholarship is open to a student who demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of their community and fostering the ideals of inclusion and belonging.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New Jersey State Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students entering their second or third year of law school

Students enrolled at a New Jersey law school

Demonstrate commitment to the advancement of their community and fostering the ideals of inclusion and belonging

Academic excellence (grade-point average and class standing), participation in extracurricular activities, financial need and community service

Labor Law Scholarship

The Labor Law Scholarship is earmarked for a student wishing to enter the field of labor law or who has already shown academic achievement in the area of labor law.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New Jersey State Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students entering their second or third year of law school

Students enrolled at a New Jersey law school

Student wishing to enter the field of labor law or who has already shown academic achievement in the area of labor law

Academic excellence (grade-point average and class standing), participation in extracurricular activities, financial need and community service

Wallace Vail Scholarship

The scholarship is for anyone attending a New Jersey law school and achieves high academic excellence.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New Jersey Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Student attending a New Jersey law school

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