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Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation Scholarship

The Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation is a non-profit organization primarily funded by the members of the Mahoning County Bar Association. Scholarships are offered for persons having substantial ties to the Mahoning Valley about to enter, or are already enrolled in law school

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
May 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants can demonstrate ties to the Mahoning Valley

Admitted to or currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the U.S.

Make-the-World-Better Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program anywhere in the world.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Butler Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 23
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Minimum 2.0 GPA 

Full Circle Scholarship

The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking under- graduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Indian College Fund

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled full-time in a certificate, associate, bachelor's or graduate program at an accredited tribal, public, or private (non-profit) college or university

Registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. Alaska Natives may use Native Corporation membership

U.S. Citizen or Canadian eligible to attend college in the U.S. under provisions of the Jay Treaty

Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

#TextFreeforTita Distracted Driving Scholarship, Spring

This scholarship toward university or law school tuition rewards your creativity! Create and share content you design to help reduce the number of accidents due to distracted driving in Texas. Submissions can be via video or other multimedia; written (like a poem); or a photo or graphic.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Patterson Law Group

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

Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional School, Law School

The Bertolino Impact In Government Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who can discuss how society-impacting changes in the law, and in the way people interact with the law, can help and hinder them in the future. 

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Bar Study
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Bertolino LLP

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

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.

Black Law Student Scholarship

Every semester, the Foray Firm offers a scholarship to one African American law student who demonstrates their passion and dedication to family law. 

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Foray Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 6
Eligibility Requirements:

African American student who is pursuing a law degree at an accredited law school

Holds membership with the Black Law Student Association

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

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

The Sandi Fuqua Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to an academically gifted undergraduate or graduate student who has enmeshed themselves in their communities. The firm wants to celebrate students who marry their chosen communities with their life-long dreams.

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Aspiring Law Students
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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Whitley Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.

 

The Stuckey Firm, LLC Scholarship

This scholarship asks students to share their opinion about a jury’s influence on injury cases.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Stuckey Firm, LLC 

Award Maximum:
$2,498
Application Deadline:
June 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited US university.

US Citizen or permanent resident

Must be in good academic standing

Jones & Swanson Community Service Scholarship

This Community Service Scholarship will support undergraduate and graduate students who’ve previously demonstrated a commitment to uplifting their neighbors.

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

Jones & Swanson

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

The Morris Bart, LLC Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), distracted driving in the United States results in nine deaths and more than 1,000 injuries every day. The winning applicant will submit a video of 90 seconds or less that helps encourage drivers to stay focused on the road. 

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Morris Bart, LLC

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted to attend an accredited college or university

Undergraduate or graduate students are invited to apply

3.0 GPA

Submit a 90-second or shorter video about the dangers of distracted driving

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

The Ryan Law Group Truth, Justice, and Fairness Scholarship

This scholarship is for stand-out students to use toward their continued education.

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Bar Study
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Ryan Law Group

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

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

Cumberland County Bar Association Scholarships

Cumberland County (NJ) residents are invited to apply for the CCBF Scholarship Program aimed at promoting and supporting deserving Law School students from area law schools.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Cumberland County (NJ) Bar Association

Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student, Full-time or part-time

Resident of Cumberland County (NJ) for at least one year prior to the date of the application

Passing grades

No disciplinary issues

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

Korean American Scholarship

These foundation scholarships are offered to students of Korean heritage studying in the U.S. In addition, financial need and merit is taken into consideration. Open to seven regions in the U.S. and you must apply to the scholarship in the region where your school is.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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

Korean American or a foreign student from Korea

Enrolled in a full-time program (undergraduate, graduate, HS) in the U.S.

Minimum GPA 3.0

Descendants of American veterans served during the Korean War may qualify for scholarships (applicable to selective regions)

“A Second Chance: How My Accident Changed My Goals for the Future” Scholarship

This scholarship strives to provide financial support to students whose lives underwent a dramatic transformation after a severe accident. 

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

H&P Law

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
July 15
Eligibility Requirements:

3.0 GPA.

Accepted to, or enrolled in a U.S. college, university, or graduate school.

Distraction-Free Driving PSA Scholarship

Every year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins law firm gives this scholarship to one deserving student who creates a video that discourages young drivers from using their cell phones when behind the wheel. 

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

Loncar Lyon Jenkins

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
July 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university or graduate school.

3.0 GPA or higher

The Power of Online Communities Scholarship

This scholarship encourages students to think critically about the ways social media and other online forums have influenced the process of gathering evidence, communicating with witnesses, and sharing information about a case.

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

Richmond \ Vona

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

Enrollment or acceptance to an accredited college, university or graduate school in the U.S.

3.0 GPA

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

Alford & Associate Students in Need Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student interested in a career in law who can demonstrate the need for financial assistance

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

Alford & Associates

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
August 4
Eligibility Requirements:

A need for financial assistance and an annual family income of under $50,000 

Pursuing a degree in pre-law or humanities 

A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Enrolled at an accredited college or university for the upcoming semester

Moral Responsibility and the Application of Law Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who submits a short video discussing an attorney’s moral responsibility in the application of the law.

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

Koffel, Brininger, and Nesbitt

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

3.0+ GPA

Enrolled in, or accepted into an accredited U.S. institution

Slam Dunk Attorney‘s Survivor Speak Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student whose exceptional perseverance has helped them, or an immediate family member overcome a devastating accident. 

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

Slam Dunk Attorney

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

Must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited school in the state of Georgia.

US Citizen or permanent resident.

3.0 GPA

Future Lawyers Scholarship

Having dedicated our lives to the legal profession we are excited to assist law students with expenses related to their college education. Each semester, the firm is offering an aspiring or current law student this scholarship opportunity. 

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

Andrew Cores Family Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. law school 

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

At least 17 years of age

Eskew Law 2025 Law School Scholarship

For this scholarship, you'll create an infographic depicting how cash bail practices undermine the presumption of innocence in the criminal legal system and lead to racially and economically disparate outcomes.

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

Eskew Law, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

NextLevel Student Scholarship, Spring

Through this Scholarship, higher education can be more accessible to law students who demonstrate academic excellence. The $1,000 NextLevel Law Scholarship is available to students each semester who are pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy.

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

NextLevel Law, P.C

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

GPA of 3.5 or higher

Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Spring semester

Pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy

First Generation College Student Scholarship

This scholarship hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey for first-generation students by offering financial assistance. It is hoped that these funds will make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey. 

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

The Law Offices of David A. Kadzai, LLC

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

Must be a first-generation college student

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Parrish Law Firm, PLLC Annual Academic Scholarship

For many students, earning a college degree is one step on a path to make the world a better place.

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

Parrish Law Firm

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

Currently enrolled or admitted to attend classes at an accredited college or university

Be in good academic standing

Craft an original 1-2 minute video

White Law Paying it Forward Scholarship

The Paying It Forward – How My Degree Will Make a Difference Scholarship will be paid to students at the start of the 2024/2025 academic year. This scholarship should encourage students who might not otherwise pursue an academic degree to both chase their dreams and use their new skill sets to aid others in need. 

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

White Law PLLC

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Good academic standing

Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States

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

Point Foundation

Application Deadline:
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

Black Law Student Scholarship - Spring

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

The Foray Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 8
Eligibility Requirements:

An African American student who is pursuing a degree in law and a demonstrated interest in family law

The student is enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Submit a video answering a prompt

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

#TextFreeforTita Distracted Driving Scholarship, Fall

This scholarship toward university or law school tuition rewards your creativity! Create and share content you design to help reduce the number of accidents due to distracted driving in Texas. Submissions can be via video or other multimedia; written (like a poem); or a photo or graphic.

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

Patterson Law Group

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

Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional School, Law School

Law Student Scholarship

To help future graduates, X Social Media is awarding a scholarship to prospective or current law students who blows us away with their plans to change the world through their legal pursuits.

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

X Social Media

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Proof of enrollment or acceptance to an accredited college, or university or law school

3.0 GPA

A verifiable record of volunteerism and community service

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

Walter H. Moses, Sr. and Walter H. Moses, Jr. Scholarship

This is a rotating scholarship between the six-Chicago area law schools. Each school selects its own recipient.

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

The Chicago Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$60,000
Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Incoming 1L at one of 6 Chicago-area law schools

Planning to pursue a public interest legal career

No specific deadline available at last review, 12/31 is a placeholder. Check with scholarship provider for more details.

Pride Foundation

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who shows leadership potential either within the LGBTQ+ community or within their field of study.

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

Pride Foundation

Application Deadline:
January 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be pursuing post-secondary education (individuals planning to enroll in a program next year are eligible as are current high school seniors)

Northwest Residency: Applicants must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington

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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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

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

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship

The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. It is open to graduate students in any field of study as well as undergraduate students, community college students transferring to a four-year university, and high school seniors.

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

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

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

Full-time enrollment during the award year

Hispanic heritage

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for college and graduate students

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident or DACA

Must complete FAFSA or state-based financial aid

Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship

We understand how difficult it can be to pursue personal interests outside of school and work, and believes it is incredibly valuable to maintain such hobbies throughout your life, despite challenging transitions and busy schedules. This scholarship works to provide students with financial assistance to help them pursue their goals and passions.

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

Magana & Van Dyke

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 26
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA 3.0

Enrolled in an accredited college or university

U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

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

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

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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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

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

Chief Justice Roderick Ireland Leadership and Juvenile Justice Scholarship Award

The Honorable Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland Leadership and Juvenile Advocacy Award seeks to support the development of students who have exhibited a commitment to developing strong leadership skills and a passion for juvenile advocacy. In his honor, the MBLA established this annual award for such students who have demonstrated their commitment to juvenile justice and who have exhibited outstanding leadership.

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

Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

A Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association member

Fletcher “Flash” Wiley MBLA Legacy Scholarship Award

The Fletcher “Flash” Wiley Award seeks to support the development of students who, like Past MBLA President Fletcher “Flash” Wiley, display academic and professional excellence, exhibit a commitment to diversity and inclusion through leadership and volunteerism, and demonstrate a conviction to “lift as they climb.”

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L (or the equivalent in a dual-degree J.D. program) enrolled and in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school

Demonstrate exceptional commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion and demonstrate interest in the professional development and success of others

Be a MBLA member

Demonstrate a commitment to practicing law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship

This education trust scholarship is geared to provide support to Jewish students, born and raised in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The trust's mission is to actively promote excellence in legal education and to encourage the most scholastically qualified students to remain or return to Chicago area to practice law. The primary criteria for the award are career promise and financial need.

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

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Are entering an accredited graduate program in a helping profession (such as law) on a full-time basis for the upcoming academic year OR are entering your junior or senior year of an accredited bachelor’s degree program in a helping profession on a full-time basis

Jewish heritage

Born and raised in the Chicago Metropolitan area including Lake County, Indiana or one continuous year of full-time employment in the Chicago metro area

Intends to remain in the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school

Demonstrate financial need and career promise

Louis A. Caputo, Jr. Legal Scholarship

Due to the generosity of donors, the National Italian American Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to outstanding Italian American students from a variety of academic disciplines and backgrounds.

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

National Italian American Association

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school or declared pre-law undergraduate student, enrolled full-time in a U.S. accredited institution of higher education

GPA of 3.5 (or the equivalent) or higher

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident alien

Have Italian American ancestry (at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy)

Have an active NIAF Membership (Student may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership)

National Italian American Foundation Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of the Italian American community, the National Italian American Foundation has awarded over $10,000,000 in scholarships since its founding. NIAF administers nearly 200 scholarships annually, ranging in value from $2,500 to $12,000 to Italian American students studying a wide variety of subjects.

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

National Italian American Foundation

Award Maximum:
$12,000
Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution of higher education on a full-time basis for the fall semester

Minimum GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent). (Some scholarships require a lower GPA for eligibility. Students in a pass-fail system are also eligible.)

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident alien

Italian American ancestry. (at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy)

Active NIAF Membership. Student may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership.

FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program

The FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to rising second-or third-year students currently enrolled in accredited U.S. law schools who have a demonstrated interest in pursing a career in TMT law.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation (FCBA)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 3
Eligibility Requirements:

Demonstrated interest in technology, media, and telecommunications law and policy

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship

The spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members created this scholarship to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.

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

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields

African-American or Black

Raytheon Missiles & Defense SPY-6 Scholarship

The Raytheon Missiles & Defense SPY-6 Scholarship, named for the U.S. Navy’s SPY-6 Family of Radars, provides returning sailors an opportunity to achieve educational goals and position themselves for success in civilian professions.

 

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

Student Veterans Association of America

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Current student veteran, Navy or Navy Reserve, in good standing with honorable discharge

Enrolled full time in a graduate program for the current academic year, or entering sophomore, junior, or senior year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Demonstrate a commitment to and passion for their chosen field of study

Demonstrate leadership and engagement in their community

Jacob and Celia Richmond

This foundation scholarship is geared to law students who reside in Hampden County. In addition to the residency requirement, this is also a merit and need-based scholarship.

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

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Demonstrate academic achievement

Demonstrate financial need

Must reside in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Gamma Mu Scholarship Program

The Gamma Mu Scholarships Program provides support to gay men who want to further their education at a college, university, or vocational or professional training program.

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

Gamma Mu

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to an accredited college, university, or vocational institution

Financial need and strong academic performance

Gay man under 35 years of age

U.S. Citizen

Preference to those living in, from, or plan to attend school in rural/underserved area, or students who have overcome issues of community discrimination/marginalization, or students who demonstrate leadership qualities/pursue goals to benefit the LGBT community

Redick Memorial Scholarship

This law firm's scholarship is geared to academically successful students committed to combat the issue of distracted driving by championing and developing a plan that will persuade young adults to avoid distracted driving. Financial need is not a requirement.

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

Kisling, Nestico & Redick Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the U.S.

Be a resident of Ohio

Minimum GPA 3.0

Demonstrate good character and high initiative

Applicants will be required to develop a plan that will persuade young adults to avoid distracted driving

Howard Brown Rickard Scholarships

This memorial scholarship award is for law students. Student must be legally blind in order to be eligible to apply.

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

National Federation of the Blind

Award Maximum:
$2,300
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Any legally blind university student in the professions of law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences, including undergraduates in these fields, is eligible to apply

Legally blind

Akron Bar Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships for students who will attend a law school in the state of Ohio.

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

Akron Bar Foundation

Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend a law school in Ohio

Demonstrated good academic standing and community involvement

Financial need

Affiliation with Summit County, OH 

May not be offered this year- check with scholarship provider.

Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

This state scholarship is directed at students of Hispanic origin who will attend Florida public or eligible private institutions. Merit and demonstrated financial need will be taken into consideration.

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

Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance

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

Florida resident attending a Florida institution

3.0 on 4.0 GPA

Born in (or having a natural parent who was born in) either Mexico or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central or South America (excludes Brazil, Spain, and Haiti), regardless of race

U.S. Citizen or eligible non-Citizen

Not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan or scholarship program

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