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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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Returning Law Students
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Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA)

Award Maximum:
$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

Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship

The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established to encourage and support lesbian women in their pursuit of higher education.

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Stonewall Foundation

Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
June 2
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College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Lesbian woman pursuing higher education with a commitment to impacting LGBTQ issues

Academic Achievement

Community service and leadership

Hispanic Education Scholarship

This scholarship was created to help increase representation in the Latino community in the field of law and attending school in the University of California school system.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Jaime and Blanca Jarrín Foundation and Los Defensores

Award Maximum:
$12,500
Application Deadline:
June 2
Eligibility Requirements:

3.0 GPA

Enrolled in the University of California School System

In need of financial aid

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

Dominican Bar Association Scholarship Program

Each year, the DBA awards scholarships to eligible law students who demonstrate community service involvement, academic commitment and financial need.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Dominican Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
July 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law students

Full-time or part-time

ABA accredited law school

Seven Generations Scholarship for Arizona Law Students

The Seven Generations Scholarship is available to law students recognized by any Native community as being a Native American, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native and enrolled at an American Bar Association accredited law school located in Arizona.

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Incoming Law Students
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The Native American Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
September 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students recognized by any Native American community as being a Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native

Enrolled at any ABA accredited law school located in Arizona

Demonstrated academic achievement, student activities and community service

J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship

This bar association's scholarship is geared toward supporting applicants who have financial need, strong academic achievement, and are active in their communities.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Registered and in good standing at an accredited law school

Must demonstrate financial need

Must demonstrate service to community and school

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

Uplifting Communities Scholarship

This scholarship supports undergraduates and graduates dedicated to uplifting underserved communities. It can be used for essential educational expenses like tuition, textbooks, and course materials, helping students focus on their studies without financial stress.

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

The Law Office of Donald L. Bell

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

Show a demonstrated commitment and involvement in uplifting underserved communities through volunteerism and advocacy

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 2.7 GPA

Enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Be in good academic standing

Oregon Latino Scholarship Program

The Latino Scholarship Program supports students entering or continuing college or graduate school. First generation, low- and moderate-income students in Oregon and SW Washington have won in the past.

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Incoming Law Students
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Sponsoring Organization:

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Oregon Community Foundation

Application Deadline:
January 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or an accredited graduate degree program

Applicant must be currently attending a high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington or have attended a high school in Oregon OR Clark County, Washington and currently enrolled in an accredited college

Hispanic ancestry

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Demonstrated academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, and community service

Lathrop GPM Scholarship

Kansas Bar Foundation offers scholarships to law student at the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law. The Foundation seeks to support applicants demonstrating a bona fide intention to practice law in Kansas.

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Scholarship Type:
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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kansas Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law

Bona fide intent to practice in the state of Kansas

Hinkle Law Firm Student Scholarship

Because community service is extremely important to the Hinkle law firm, applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement to be considered. It is also important to the Hinkle law firm that applicants exhibit professionalism and high character in their personal and professional lives.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Kansas Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law

Bona fide intent to practice in the state of Kansas

Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is a one-time award for an incoming 1L. It is designed to support and foster high legal practice standards and assist Rhode Island residents who have financial need.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Rhode Island Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Incoming 1L Law student

Financial need

Superior academic performance

Community and public service

Reasonable likelihood recipient will provide legal services to Rhode Island citizens in the future

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