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Outstanding Citizen Scholarship

The Outstanding Citizen Scholarship and Essay Contest aims to give demonstrated community leaders and dedicated citizens an opportunity to pursue the education that will inform and better their causes. We are proud to sponsor the discussion on the topic of good citizenship, as well as to offer educational benefits to those individuals who demonstrate that they are outstanding citizens.

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Maryland Criminal Defense Group Price Benowitz

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Application Deadline:
September 30
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Enrolled or (or will enroll this Fall) into an accredited post-secondary program (community colleges, private or public undergraduate colleges, and universities, private or public graduate degree programs, law programs, and business programs)

GPA 3.0 

Proven commitment to Citizenry, as demonstrated by their essay and resumé

Fox Pest Control Future Leaders Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who can provide real-life examples of how they are making a difference in their community.

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Fox Pest Control

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Application Deadline:
October 31
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Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen

Must permanently reside in: Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, or Virginia

Enrolled or accepted to a U.S. college or university as a full-time student

Pat Tillman Scholarship

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

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Pat Tillman Foundation

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February 1
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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)

APIQWTC Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes those who are active in the APIQWTC community in pursuit of technical/professional training or higher education and encourages future leaders.

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Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community (APIQWTC)

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Application Deadline:
February 14
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Students pursuing any degree-granting program or certificate

Demonstrated involvement with the API Queer and Trans community

Future planned involvement in the API Queer and Trans community

William A. McClain Scholarship

The Black Lawyers Association is dedicated to promoting equity in the legal profession and the justice system and offers this scholarship in recognition of the many firsts of the Honorable William A. McClain.

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The Cincinnati Bar Foundation and Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati

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Application Deadline:
February 24
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Attending an ABA-accredited law school

African American law student

Demonstrated leadership potentia

Dedication to the Cincinnati community

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

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship

A joint scholarship to recognize law students who have shown excellence and achievement in law school, who overcome personal hardships or challenges and have a demonstrated commitment to the Asian Pacific American and LGBTQIA communities.

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Asian Pacific American Bar Association Silicon Valley

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Application Deadline:
March 28
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Become a student member of APABA Silicon Valley

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

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program

The National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, we award blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.

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National Federation of the Blind

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Application Deadline:
March 31
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Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in the fall of the year of application (one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time)

Must be legally blind in both eyes. Must be residing in the U.S., the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico

Must participate in the entire NFB National Convention and in all of its scheduled scholarship program activities (finalists will receive assistance to attend the national convention).

Alford Excellence Award

This scholarship is awarded to at least three future practitioners who will sit for the February or July Delaware Bar Exam.

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Bar Study
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Delaware State Bar Association Multicultural Judges & Lawyers Section

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Intent to sit for Delaware State Bar Exam in February or July

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