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Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship

The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in wilderness protection.

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The Wilderness Society

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Application Deadline:
April 15
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Enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America

Strong academic qualifications and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the U.S.

Graduate students in natural resources management, law or policy programs are strongly encouraged to apply

National Council on International Trade Development (NCITD) Scholarship

The NCITD International Trade Scholarship is for students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees who have an interest in pursing a career in international trade, which they demonstrate through their education, work experience, volunteering, or any other extracurricular activities related to international trade.

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National Council on International Trade Development

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April 26
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Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an undergrad or grad degree at an accredited U.S. college or university

Studying international trade studies, political science, international relations, economics, international business, international law, international finance

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

Adam Lischer Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship fund is to provide assistance to residents and/or natives of Durham County who are attending law school, who can demonstrate a significant connection to the Durham community. Since its inception the scholarship program has enjoyed strong support from the Bar as a way of both recognizing and supporting such students.

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Durham Bar Foundation

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April 28
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Attending law school

Resident and/or native of Durham County, NC

Demonstrate a significant connection to the Durham community

The Coelho Law Fellowship Program

Our mission is to bring together and foster the development of leaders from our disability community. In particular, we believe in creating a strong pipeline of law students with disabilities who will go on to serve as attorneys, judges, public policy professionals, and public servants. Our ultimate goal is to increase representation the legal profession.

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The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation

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Application Deadline:
April 30
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Students who identify as a person with a disability/disabled are encouraged to apply.

Currently enrolled in a community college, college, or university, or be a recent graduate

Mike Eidson Scholarship

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it.

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American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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Application Deadline:
May 1
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Rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) enrolled in an ABA accredited law school

Female

Demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer

Dedicated to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized

Must be an AAJ law student member

Vincent S. Haneman-Josephe B. Perski Scholarship

The Haneman-Perskie Memorial Foundation Scholarship is a non-profit corporation created for the purpose of awarding scholarships and administered by a Board of Trustees comprised of the officers of the Atlantic County Bar Association.

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Atlantic County Bar Association

Application Deadline:
May 1
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Admitted to an ABA accredited law school

Resident of New Jersey

Byron Hanke Fellowship

The Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR) awards its Byron Hanke Fellowship to selected graduate students to implement research projects related to the development, management and governance of common interest communities and their community associations.

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Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR)

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May 1
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Enrolled in any graduate level program in U.S. or Canada

Earl Warren Scholarship

The Earl Warren Scholarship is awarded annually to rising law students whose commitment to racial justice reveals outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Eligible law students include those entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school.

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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

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$45,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school

Record of strong academic performance

Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to racial justice and civil rights

Demonstrated financial need

U.S. Citizen

Phi Eta Sigma Graduate Scholarship

Phi Eta Sigma members can apply for the Founders Scholarship Fund to be used toward their first year of graduate study (including professional school).

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Sponsoring Organization:

Phi Eta Sigma

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

First year of full-time graduate or professional study

Phi Eta Sigma member

Must be members of the honor society and complete necessary information as listed on the website

OACTA Hilary S. Taylor Inclusion and Equity Scholarship

OACTA encourages inclusion and equity in all aspects of its activities and is committed to nurturing a culture that supports and promotes inclusion and equity.

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Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA)

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Rising 2L or 3L law students who are enrolled in an Ohio law school or are a permanent Ohio resident

LGBTQ law students regardless of race or ethnicity

Female law students, regardless of race or ethnicity

Law students from economically impoverished backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity

Experience or interest in a civil defense practice

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