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Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund Scholarship

This memorial scholarship is geared toward, preferably Jewish, women pursuing a graduate degree. Geographic hometown or school attendance required.

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

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Award Maximum:
$8,000
Application Deadline:
May 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Graduate degree

Jewish heritage preferred

Female

Hometown or attend school in the Greater Philadelphia area, including New Jersey and Delaware

Awards for tuition only and are sent to the school

Annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition

The competition is designed to encourage scholarship and to acquaint students with the AALL and law librarianship. Essays may be on any topic related to legal history, rare law books, or legal archives.

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Returning Law Students
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The Legal History and Rare Books (LH&RB) Section of the American Association of Law Libraries

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

Currently enrolled in accredited graduate programs in library science, law, history, and related fields.

May not be available-check with scholarship provider

Association of American Indian Affairs Scholarship

The mission of the AAIA, is to promote the welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting efforts to: sustain and perpetuate their cultures and languages; protect their sovereignty, constitutional, legal and human rights, and natural resources; and improve their health, education, and economic and community development

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Association of American Indian Affairs

Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend an accredited institution seeking an Associate's Degree or higher

Be enrolled with your respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska

Minimum 2.5 GPA out of 4.0

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

Stonewall Foundation

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

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

Academic Achievement

Community service and leadership

Han Kun Youth Legal Scholarship

To enhance the professional skills of Chinese legal practitioners, encourage legal talent to pursue advanced legal studies, and promote sustainable progress and prosperity of China's legal industry, Han Kun launched the Han Kun Youth Legal Scholarship. The scholarship was created from the need to attract elite legal talent.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Han Kun Law Offices

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

Graduates with outstanding academic records from China’s universities (including universities in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)

Continuing education by pursuing advanced legal degrees at top-tier Chinese or foreign law schools (inclusive of J.D., LL.M. and LL.B. degrees in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign law schools)

Intend to pursue a legal career in Mainland China after completing studies in China or abroad

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

Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship

Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected and appreciated, recognized as sources of strength of the firm, and valued as qualities that enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, this scholarship to diverse law students is offered.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Baker Donelson

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
June 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Rising 2L students

Diverse law students

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

Branch Out Scholarship, Spring

Bi-yearly scholarship providing a student who is committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys

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

Enrolled in a U.S. university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or must be a senior in high school

Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA

Ohio State Bar Association Real Property Student Scholarship Award

This scholarship program is intended to encourage students to pursue a career in real property law and to become active in the Ohio State Bar Association.

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

Ohio State Bar Association

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

1Ls and 2Ls enrolled in an Ohio accredited law school

student member of the Ohio State Bar Association

Applicants must commit to attending at least 2 meetings of the OSBA Real Property Law Section Council

7Sage 7K Law School Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to aspiring lawyers who will work toward a more just future. These two awards are also geared towards helping increase diversity at top law schools; therefore, at least half of the awards will go to under-represented minorities.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

7Sage

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

Open to aspiring law students

Some awards will go to underrepresented minorities

Diversity in Law Minority Scholarship Contest

The aim of this scholarship award is to promote diversity within the legal profession.

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

Sutliff & Stout

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
July 26
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted student at an accredited law school or paralegal program

Sutliff & Stout Law School Scholarship Contest

Annual scholarship contest which will award a law student with an award to be put toward his or her law school costs.

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

Sutliff & Stout Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
July 26
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted into an ABA accredited law school in the U.S. as of the upcoming fall semester

Pines Federal Annual Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a current or incoming student interested in civil service, federal employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.

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

 Pines Federal 

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

Students must be interested in civil service, employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.

Enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school at the start of the fall semester.

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

Break the Habit Distracted Driving Scholarship

The Break The Habit Distracted Driving Scholarship is scholarship meant to promote discussion and reflection on the dangers surrounding distracted driving and driving habits. Students are encouraged to reflect on why they’ve given into distraction or why others around them have succumbed to distraction and create a piece advocating against such an act.

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

Megeredchian Law

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

Entering or attending an accredited university or law school

U.S. citizen

GPA 3.0 

Lemon Law Experts Scholarship

The Lemon Law Experts have represented thousands of consumers throughout the State of California for over a decade. Our firm has a strong connection to our community and is committed to helping the next generation of attorneys. We are excited to offer one scholarship every year. 

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

Consumer Law Experts, PC

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

Current law student at an accredited U.S. law school, or undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university who has applied to or will apply to law school

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 3.0 GPA 
 

Spouses of Houston Barristers Scholarship

Scholarship provides financial assistance to ethnic minority law students attending South Texas College of Law, Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, and The University of Houston Law Center.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Spouses of Houston Barristers

Application Deadline:
September 12
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L law student for the fall semester

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be an ethnic minority

Fernandez Law Group Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for pre-law undergraduates, or first-year law students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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

Fernandez Law Group

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

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

Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

GoSkills #betheboss Scholarship

GoSkills is offering a scholarship in the fall and spring to females who want to start their own business.

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

GoSkills

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

Any female high-school or college student who wants to start her own business.

West Coast Trial Lawyers Scholarship

West Coast Trial Lawyers is proud to offer financial help to students and their families in the form of scholarships.

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

West Coast Trial Lawyers

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Full or part-time college student

Currently attending a U.S. college or university

Must be following West Coast Trial Lawyers on social media.

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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Scholarship Type:
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

Hellenic Bar Association (HBA) Foundation Scholarship

Offered to a second- or third-year law student, of Hellenic descent, from Illinois or enrolled in an Illinois law school

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
October 18
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L at an accredited law school

Of Hellenic descent

Illinois resident or attending law school in Illinois

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation International Fellowships

The International Fellowship Program is specifically designed for women who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a track record of academic excellence and empowering other women and girls.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be pursuing first master’s, professional or academic doctorate degree

Woman

Non-U.S. Citizen or non-immigrant visa to the U.S. (international student)

Full-time student at a U.S. accredited institution located within the U.S., intending to return to her home country to pursue a professional career

3.5 GPA

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Selected Professions Fellowships

These fellowships are awarded to women who show potential as a practicing professional and promise as a role model in new and innovative or nontraditional fields of study, research or practice, or who demonstrate intent to contribute (through chosen profession) to societal well-being and commitment to the advancement of women.

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

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be or identify as a woman

Enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited U.S. institution 

Demonstrated resilience in overcoming life challenges beyond their control, such as socioeconomic status, discrimination, limited academic resources or opportunities or other adverse circumstances (preferred)

First in family to attain a bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Hail from or lead single parent households (preferred)

Branch Out Scholarship, Spring Semester

Bi-yearly scholarship providing a student who is committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities.

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

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
December 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a U.S. university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or must be a senior in high school

Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA

KJ Williams Scholarship

The KJ Williams Scholarship is named after a model law clerk. Anyone entering the legal profession should aspire to be like KJ Williams. KJ was an exemplary law student who participated in a number of student organizations at the Charleston School of Law. He later became a diligent law clerk at the David Aylor Law Offices, who was held in high esteem by everyone who worked with him. KJ tragically lost a hard fought battle with Leukemia, but his memory will live on through this scholarship.

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

David Aylor Law Offices

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

Attend an accredited law school

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

Harvey Fellowship

The Harvey Fellows Program provides scholarships to Christian students who are pursuing graduate studies at premier universities in fields considered to be underrepresented by Christians. The awards (which vary in quantity and amount from year-to-year) can be used for legitimate educational expenses and are renewable up to two additional years.

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

The 28twelve Foundation

Award Maximum:
$16,000
Application Deadline:
January 3
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or have applied to a full-time graduate program at a "premier university"

Christian Religion

Must demonstrate intended vocational field has a significant impact on society, and yet appears to be underrepresented by Christians

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

Perkins Coie 1L Patent Litigation & Patent Fellowship

This 1L Fellowship program is designed to recruit top-notch law students who may eventually begin full-time employment with the firm.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Perkins Coie

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 13
Eligibility Requirements:

1L

Technical backgrounds/ interest in patent litigation &/or patent prosecution.

Justice Alex M. Fromme Memorial Scholarship Award

This foundation scholarship is open to all law students attending the University of Kansas Law School or Washburn Law School, and who are committed to practicing law in Kansas. Financial need is not considered.

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

Kansas Bar Foundation

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

Attend either the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law

Intend to practice law in Kansas

Frank Rice Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to help law students become lawyers in the mold of Frank Rice, who was “among the finest…in the Bar. He was at the top of his class…and always applied the highest level of legal scholarship to any legal matter in which he was involved.”

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

Kansas Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$6,000
Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

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

Kansas resident with a bona fide desire to practice in 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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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
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

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:
Incoming Law Students
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

Maxine S. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Award

The Kansas Bar association created this scholarship to promote the practice of law in rural Kansas. The goal is to support applicants committed to practicing law in rural Kansas, preferably western Kansas.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kansas Bar Foundation

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

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

Originally from Kansas

Completion of at least 60 credit hours

Bona fide intent to practice in rural Kansas

Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is available for 1L students who are making a difference in the Hispanic Community.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund Board of Directors

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
January 24
Eligibility Requirements:

1L currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school

P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund

Pertti Lindfors, a Finnish-American attorney in San Francisco, established this scholarship to encourage cross-cultural study and understanding by law students in Finland and the U.S.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Finlandia Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 1
Eligibility Requirements:

American students who have completed at least one year of studies at a law school in the U.S. and who are currently enrolled or accepted to the law faculty of a Finnish university within the U.S. (or applied to and are awaiting acceptance)

OR Finnish Citizens who have completed at least one year of studies at a law faculty in Finland or in the EU and who are currently enrolled or accepted to an ABA law school within the U.S. (or applied to and are awaiting acceptance)

Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship

The Hatton W. Sumners scholarships at the Oklahoma City University School of Law and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law provide full tuition and fees, a book allowance, and a living allowance. This three-year scholarship requires, among other things, that the recipients rank in the top one-third of their class on an annual basis. Four to six new Scholars are selected at each law school each year.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Sumners Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 12
Eligibility Requirements:

School activities and extracurricular activities

Demonstrated leadership potential

Strong academic record

U.S. Citizen

Permanent Resident of TX, OK, NE, LA, NM, KS, MO, or NE

GunterFirm Employment Law Scholarship Program

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who best demonstrates their interest and passion in employment law, and the desire to enter that field of law.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

GunterFirm, Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a current law school student or recent graduate preparing for the Florida Bar exam

WLAM Foundation Scholars

The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation annually awards scholarships to women law students who attend a law school in the state of Michigan.

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

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student enrolled full or part-time at University of Michigan Law School, Western Michigan Cooley Law School, Michigan State University College of Law, Wayne State University Law School, or University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Female

Good academic standing

Demonstrated leadership in advancing the position of women in society

Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarship

The Alaska Bar Association offers law school scholarships to current first- or second-year law students who demonstrate ties to Alaska, and an intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.

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

Alaska Bar Association

Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

1L or 2L law student

Demonstrate ties to Alaska with the intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.

Islamic Scholarship Fund

This organization's scholarships are awarded to encourage and support Muslim students to pursue college or post-graduate degrees in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts, or law, by providing financial support to deserving students.

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

Islamic Scholarship Fund

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 21
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled at an accredited university in the U.S.

U.S. Citizen or legal Permanent Residents of the U.S.

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

Law Scholarship Program

Since 2009, ISF has funded American Muslim scholars studying and working in fields with the greatest impact on public opinion and policy, including law, legal studies, and human rights. Law scholarships range from $5,000-10,000. Our goal: to improve negative portrayals of Muslims in the news, increase the number of Muslim policymakers, and invest in the creation of positive and engaging stories about American Muslims.

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

Islamic Scholarship Fund

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Muslim or active member of the Muslim community

Enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S.

An undergraduate (senior) or incoming 1L, 2L, or 3L studying an ISF supported major 

Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen, DACA recipient, or permanent resident

Honorable Mikio Uchiyama Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to helping and working with the Asian American Pacific community.

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

Central California Asian Pacific American Bar Association

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

Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program at a U.S. college or university.

U.S. citizen.

2.5 GPA.

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

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

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

Phillip L. Burton Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a deserving third-year law students of African/African-American descent and/or law students who possess a demonstrated commitment to improving the African-American community.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Loren Miller Bar Association

Application Deadline:
April 8
Eligibility Requirements:

3L law students

African/African-American descent and/or law students who possess a demonstrated commitment to improving the African-American community.

May not be available this year-check with Scholarship provider

Alexander G. Gray, Jr., Scholarship Award

The scholarship will be awarded to one current second, third or fourth-year law student to defray the costs associated with law school, such as tuition, fees, books, and similar school-related expenses.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

LGBTQ Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 12
Eligibility Requirements:

2L, 3L or 4L law student

In good standing at a law school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Student member of the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar

Rachel Krevans Scholarship

The Rachel Krevans Scholarship was established to encourage women to pursue careers in intellectual property law.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

ChIPs

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 14
Eligibility Requirements:

3L or 4L enrolled at a U.S. law school

Identify as a woman

Academically qualified

Demonstrate an interest in pursuing Intellectual Property

Samvid Scholars

Samvid Scholars is a merit-based graduate scholarship for leaders and changemakers. Samvid Scholars was established by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society. We are looking to build a diverse cohort of promising young changemakers.

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

Samvid Ventures

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
April 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Pursuing a full-time graduate program of 2 years or longer at a university in the U.S.

Pursuing one of the following degrees: MD, MBA, JD, MPP/MPA, MPH, MS/MA in the social science or STEM

First-year graduate student for the academic year following the scholarship deadline

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5    

U.S. citizen or DACA recipient   

Jacks-Garner Scholarship

This county's bar association memorial scholarship was created with the goal of supporting future professionalism, integrity, and community involvement. Applicants need to have one letter of reference from an active HCBA member.

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

Hays County Bar Association

Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Must demonstrate academic achievement

Community service and school involvement

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

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

The Wilderness Society

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

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

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

The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation

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

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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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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

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

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