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Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was created for the purpose of raising funds to award financial scholarships to deserving law students.

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Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Entering 1L, 2L, 3L or 4L evening J.D. student, attending ABA-accredited law school

Must attend law school in NY State or New Jersey and intend to work in NY State

Puerto Rican or Latino

May not be available this year-check with scholarship provider

NLF Presidential Scholarship

Each year, two NLF Presidential Scholarships of are awarded to the law students who demonstrate particularly outstanding leadership potential to serve the Asian Pacific American community.

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National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the NLF

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
September 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students

Demonstrated outstanding leadership

Serve the APA community

The Honorable Patricia Herron and The Honorable Ellen James Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving law student (or students) who demonstrate leadership potential, academic success, and a commitment to women’s issues, and show that they live in, intend to practice in, or a connection to Contra Costa County.

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Contra Costa County Bar Association’s Women’s Section

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$10,000
Application Deadline:
September 23
Eligibility Requirements:

Completion of first year of law school.

Attend a Northern California Law School and intend to continue commitments to Contra Costa County after graduation.

Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship

The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund is to support LGBTQ persons who are pursuing a law school degree.

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Horizons Foundation

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

IL, 2L, or 3L student enrolled at one of the following:

  • Golden Gate University School of Law (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of California at Berkeley, School of Law (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California at Davis, School of Law (Davis, CA)
  • The University of California College of the Law, fka Hastings College of the Law (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of Wisconsin Law School (Madison, WI)

Nancy O'Malley Scholarship

This scholarship was founded to honor CWL Past President Nancy O’Malley for her dedication and commitment to promoting California Women Lawyers and protecting all women and children in our society.

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California Women Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

Current membership in California Women Lawyers

Demonstrate a commitment to issues affecting women and/or children in the community

Be in the top fifty percent of their law school class currently

Demonstrate financial need

Honorable Walter R. Stone 2L Excellence Fellowship

As part of an ongoing commitment to promote inclusion and diversity within the legal profession, Adler Pollock and Sheehan offers The Honorable Walter R. Stone Excellence Fellowship. The fellowship also provides a Summer Associate position.

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Adler Pollock & Sheehan (AP&S)

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$10,000
Application Deadline:
November 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Residency in Massachusetts or Rhode Island and/or a strong commitment to reside in either state upon graduation

Strong academic achievement

Financial need

Vision of contributions to the profession and community after graduation

Demonstrated commitment to the community, relevant life experiences, resilience in overcoming obstacles, and proven leadership

Point Foundation – The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is to support any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development programs and events.

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Point Foundation

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December 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled fill-time, or intending to enroll full-time, at an accredited college or university based in the U.S.

Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community

Pat Tillman Scholarship

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

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Sponsoring Organization:

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)

Equity and Inclusion Scholarship

The Equity and Inclusion Scholarship funds tuition scholarships for law students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, Asian American, Pacific Islander, or other person of color who demonstrates an interest in working in an area of natural resources and energy law. 

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The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

Award Maximum:
$6,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled at an accredited law school in the U.S. 

Identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, or other person of color

Demonstrate academic and leadership ability

Helen B. and Lewis E. Goldstein Scholarship

With a focus on religious affiliation, immigrant status, and financial need, this scholarship can be used for law school and can be renewed.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Jewish students who are planning to enroll or already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university

Preference will be given to someone enrolled in a professional school such as a law school, business, or library/information science

Preference will also be given to a student who is an immigrant

Demonstrate financial need

Demonstrate academic merit

Linda J. Murphy Scholarship

Female law students who have dedicated themselves in a significant way to advancing the quality of life and stature of women in society through community service or otherwise.

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The Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 22
Eligibility Requirements:

Current 1L or 2L Law student

Female

Enrolled at one of the four Missouri law schools (Washington University, Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri in Columbia or the University of Missouri-Kansas City) or Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale

Commitment to community service

Samuel J. Goldstein, Esquire, Scholarship Fund

The Samuel J. Goldstein, Esquire, Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships to benefit students from Allegheny County and contiguous counties who are planning to attend or already attend law school in Pennsylvania.

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Sponsoring Organization:

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Award Maximum:
$7,000
Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend or plan to attend an accredited law school in Pennsylvania

Reside in Allegheny County, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington or Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania

Demonstrate financial need

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Preference will be given to applicants of Jewish faith

Justice Marie L. Garibaldi Scholarships

This state bar association scholarship is awarded to female New Jersey resident students attending one of New Jersey’s three law schools or to a female New Jersey resident attending Columbia Law school. In addition to resident requirement, merit and financial need will be taken into consideration.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New Jersey Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 10
Eligibility Requirements:

New Jersey resident students attending one of New Jersey’s three law schools (or a New Jersey resident attending Columbia Law School)

Female

Must demonstrate financial need

Must demonstrate academic merit

Federal Circuit Bar Association Board Scholarship

The Board Scholarship seeks to encourage law students showing financial need and demonstrating both academic excellence and outstanding leadership.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Federal Circuit Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Students pursuing a J.D. degree, enrolling for the upcoming year at any ABA accredited law school

Demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (see website for more details)

Demonstrated financial need

May not be available this year, please check with scholarship provider.

Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Scholarship

An award will be given in the memory of Giles S. Rich, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and an author of the 1952 Patent Act. Ideal candidates will show financial need and reflect academic excellence. They also should consistently demonstrate a dedication to the law, the rule of law, and our court system.

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Scholarship Type:
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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Federal Circuit Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Students pursuing a J.D. degree, enrolling for the upcoming year at any ABA accredited law school

Demonstrate financial need and reflect academic excellence

Demonstrate a dedication to the law, the rule of law and our court system

May not be available, check with scholarship provider

Helen W. Nies Memorial Scholarship

An award will be given in the memory of Helen W. Nies, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Special considerations include encouraging the participation of women lawyers in the legal profession, recognizing the contributions of women lawyers to society in general, highlighting academic excellence, addressing need, and advancing the interest of women law students in intellectual property.

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

Federal Circuit Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolling for the upcoming academic year as a J.D. student, in any law school accredited by the ABA

Demonstrated financial need

Interest in Intellectual Property

May not be available, check with scholarship provider

Howard T. Markey Memorial Scholarship

This memorial scholarship award is geared toward students pursuing a J.D. with an interest in international law or federal law. In particular, a demonstrable interest in procedure, substance, or scope of the United States Four of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is ideal.

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

Federal Circuit Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Students pursuing a J.D. degree, enrolling for the upcoming year at any ABA accredited law school

Interest in Legal Procedure

Financial need

May not be available, check with scholarship provider

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Scholarship intended for law students currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. law school, with demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights in their careers.

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

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited law school within the U.S.

Financial need

Demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights

LMJ Scholarship

The LMJ Scholarship is a diversity pipeline program that seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding law students. The scholarship is open to women and diverse students who have: been accepted to an ABA-accredited law school on a full-time basis; an outstanding or promising academic record; an interest in corporate law; demonstrated community service and leadership qualities; a financial need; and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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

Minority Corporate Counsel Association

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

Accepted into an ABA-accredited U.S. law school program as a full-time student.

3.2 GPA.

Demonstrated community service and leadership qualities.

May not be available this year-contact scholarship provider

U.S. Graduate Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to graduate students of Armenian descent who clearly demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

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

Armenian General Benevolent Union

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time graduate/professional students, enrolled at a college and university in the U.S.

Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above

Financial need

Bay Area Underserved Law Student Scholarship Program

We offer these scholarships because we recognize and are firmly committed to the importance of diversity within legal practice, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. The scholarships are need-based and are given to students from underrepresented minorities at five Northern California ABA-accredited law schools. In addition to scholarships, we provide mentoring and guidance to recipients.

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

Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
May 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students

Demonstrate financial need

Underrepresented minorities

Attending one of the five Northern California ABA-accredited law schools

Bryce Harlow Fellowship

This scholarship is awarded to a part-time graduate student who participates in the Bryce Harlow Fellowship which must be used to defray tuition costs.

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

The Bryce Harlow Foundation

Award Maximum:
$9,000
Application Deadline:
May 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Part-time graduate student at participating institution

Interest in a career in advocacy or government relations

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