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Daughters of Penelope Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to qualifying young women enrolled in Graduate and Undergraduate programs who has a current member of their immediate family or legal guardian in the Daughters of Penelope or the Order of AHEPA.

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

Daughters of Penelope Foundation

Application Deadline:
May 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Graduate and Undergraduate programs

Female

Member, Daughters of Penelope or the Maids of Athena OR immediate family member/legal guardian is a member of the Daughters of Penelope or the Order of AHEPA (active, in good standing for a minimum of 24 continuous months prior to deadline)

CABA Scholarships

This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to law students of Cuban heritage.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Cuban American Bar Association

Application Deadline:
May 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Cuban heritage

Law student

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

May not be available- check with scholarship provider

Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship

Offered each semester, this scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student with a criminal history who proves they are making the effort to change their life for the better.

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Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Collins Rupp, P.C. 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Have a criminal history (Felony and Misdemeanor offenses, not Infractions or minor traffic violations).

Be an undergraduate student attending an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

The Baker Law Firm Pillars of Justice Scholarship

This scholarship aims to support a college student who is preparing for a career in criminal justice.

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Aspiring Law Students
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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Baker Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in criminal justice.

3.2 GPA.

U.S. Citizen

An undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university within the United States.

Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship

This scholarship was created to support the education of a student who overcame a severe injury or medical issue.

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Aspiring Law Students
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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Schwartz Injury Law 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 21
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

3.0 GPA

18 years or older

The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship

This scholarship supports military Veterans and their children in their pursuit of higher education throughout the United States. Applications for The Military Veteran Scholarship are open to U.S. military Veterans, current service members, and their children.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 21
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service member

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

Current cumulative GPA is at least 3.0

College or university education will continue at least through the spring semester

Justice in Family Law Scholarship

The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship supports the education of a student who is passionate about promoting equity in family law practice and policy. Applications are open to current undergraduate students who intend to pursue a law degree, as well as current law students.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Office of George J. Skuros

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

Enrolled (or will be) in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program at a U.S. college or university for the academic year surrounding the deadline

U.S. citizen 

At least 18 years old

2.5 GPA

Triumph Through Family Adversity Scholarship

This scholarship is meant to offer students an opportunity to manage the financial hardship associated with their educational pursuits so that they can remain committed both to their studies and the demands of caring for an injured family member.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Block LLP Injury Law Firm

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

Currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. 

3.0+ GPA

Roots and Routes Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to support students who are either immigrants themselves or come from immigrant families.

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

Law Office of Eric M. Mark 

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

3.0 GPA

Any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is enrolled in a two- or four-year post-secondary institution

Working Conditions Reform Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student committed to improving workplace conditions and advocating for reform.

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

Feldman Legal Group

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

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Joel Stern Diversity Equity & Inclusion Pipeline Scholarship

The Joel Stern Diversity Equity & Inclusion Pipeline Scholarship seeks to provide financial support to students who contribute to the diversity of their law school student body as they pursue their legal career. The Joel Stern Diversity Equity & Inclusion Pipeline Scholarship program is open to second- and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, LGBT and female students.

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Sponsoring Organization:

National Association of Minority Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)

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

2L or 3L enrolled and in good standing at an ABA accredited HBCU school or law program anywhere in the United States OR enrolled in an ABA accredited law school in the state of Georgia.

African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, LGBT and/or Female

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

DC Law Scholarship

The DC Law Scholarship is a scholarship designed to help one continuing law student with their tuition costs.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

DC Law

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

Law student at an accredited law school in the U.S.

3.0 GPA 

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

The Futeral & Nelson, LLC Academic Scholarship

Overcoming challenges can help a person achieve their goals. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has taken on a challenge. 

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

Futeral & Nelson, LLC

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizen

Graduating from high school or undergraduate program

Enrolled in at least 12 hours of courses in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college, university, or ABA accredited law school

3.0 or higher GPA

May not be available this year-Check with scholarship provider.

Katzman Lampert & Stoll Aviation Law Scholarship

The aviation law firm of Katzman Lampert & Stoll is deeply interested in helping students who have an interest in aviation focused law to receive a quality legal education and pursue the career they desire, in spite of any financial challenges they may face.

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

The aviation law firm of Katzman Lampert & Stoll

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in law school and continue to be enrolled in the following academic year, or be applying to law school for enrollment in the following academic year

Interest in, or a desire to pursue, a career in aviation-focused law

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Done With Distracted Driving Scholarship

As personal injury lawyers, our firm is passionate about decreasing the number of distracted driving accidents. This opportunity aims to bring awareness to the dangers of texting while driving and encourages students to think critically about real solutions.

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

Ostroff Injury Law

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

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited program in the U.S. 

There's Space for Everyone Scholarship

Nobody is better suited to change the way we look at the world than you, the leaders of tomorrow. You're not afraid to challenge authority and question the status quo in order to make the world an equitable and inclusive place for all people, no matter their age, ethnicity gender, gender identity, national origin, nationality, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 

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

Extra Space Storage

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

Applicants must be incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university during the Fall semester. 

U.S. Citizen 

Arash Law Scholarship

Provides funds for a currently enrolled law student or a student who hopes to attend law school. The funds should be used to pay qualified expenses such as tuition, books, or on-campus room and board.

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

Arash Law

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

At least one remaining semester of school to complete

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 2.5 GPA 

Active in the community

Hedding Law Scholarship

Hedding Law Firm, a Los Angeles criminal defense and DUI law firm is offering an annual scholarship for students who are currently attending or enrolled in  college or graduate school.

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

Los Angeles Criminal Defenders

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

Enrolled in an accredited college, university, or a law school in the U.S.

Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

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

Annual Civil Justice Scholarship

This annual award will be given to a student interested in any aspect of social or civil justice and is paid directly to the student's college or university.

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

Plattner Verderame, P.C.

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

Enrolled in or will be enrolled in an accredited institution for the upcoming academic year

Proof of enrollment

One letter of recommendation from a current or previous professor

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

Gainsberg Law Annual Scholarship

Gainsberg Law will select a student who is, or will be, enrolled in an accredited university or college in the Fall semester or the upcoming academic year to receive a scholarship.

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

Gainsberg Law PC

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

Enrolled in an accredited university or college in the Fall semester of the upcoming academic year

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

Wagner & Wagner Annual Civil Justice Scholarship Award

The Civil Justice Scholarship is awarded annually with a focus on keeping the civil justice system strong.

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

Wagner & Wagner

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

Incoming or current pre-law or law student

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

Houtan Scholarship

To aid in the increased exposure of the Iranian culture, the Houtan Foundation has established a scholarship for students from all origins – Iranian and non-Iranian – with an interest in promoting Iran’s great culture, heritage, language and civilization. The scholarship will allow recipients to make a difference in the society where they reside.

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

The Houtan Scholarship Foundation

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

Attending a graduate school or have been admitted to a graduate school

Speak, write, or read Parsi at minimum intermediate level

Academic achievement

Annual Harris Lowry Manton LLP Civil Justice Scholarship

The award is guided by the principle that everyone is equal under the law, and that all people should have access to justice and to ensure that the U.S. civil justice system is fair, just and open to all who need it.

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

Harris Lowry Manton LLP

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

Incoming or current law student at an accredited law school for the Fall semester of the upcoming academic year

Scrofano Law PC Aspiring Public Defender Scholarship

Working as a public defender is one of the highest callings in the legal profession. To give back to the legal community and express our admiration and appreciation to those who aspire to fight for the underdog, we have created a scholarship for law students interested in pursuing a career as a public defender.

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

Scrofano Law

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

1L or 2L

Interest in legal career representing individuals rather than institutions

Employed in a summer position at a public defender's office

Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship

This law school scholarship will be awarded to a future or current law student who can effectively and creatively describe what motivates them to practice law and what they plan to accomplish in their careers as attorneys.

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

Terry Bryant Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 3
Eligibility Requirements:

A future or current law school student.

A cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0.

Currently attending or planning to enter a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).

Submit a written essay, slideshow presentation, or video explaining their motivation for becoming an attorney and what they hope to accomplish as an advocate

Swenson & Shelley - Scholarship For Students

Two scholarships will be given to aspiring law students to help them achieve their academic goals.

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

Swenson & Shelley

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

U.S. citizen or possess authorization to work in the United States.

Accepted and planning to attend school either as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester.

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship

The Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship provides a scholarship to support the education of a student whose parent has been affected by a work-related injury.

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

Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 9
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled (or will be) in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university

Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

Eligible applicants have at least one parent who has been injured or killed in a work-related accident

U.S. citizen 

At least 18 years old

Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship

This scholarship program provides assistance to children who have been adopted.

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

The Ramage Law Group

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 11
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have been accepted for admission in the upcoming semester.

3.0 GPA.

Must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents.

Veterans & Military Family Scholarship

In recognition of our nation’s service members and their families, twice per year our firm bestows a scholarship upon a hard-working U.S. college student who is an active duty service member, a veteran, or a spouse or child of an active duty or retired service member.

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

George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 14
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Currently serving in the military (all U.S. military branches are eligible), honorably discharged, or have an active duty or retired military spouse or parent

Incoming or currently enrolled student in an accredited U.S. junior college, college, university or graduate school

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

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

Changing the Law Scholarship

Pacific West Injury Law believes the power is in your hands to challenge laws and decide on how you can make them better. Pacific West Injury Law wants to know what sort of laws you envision changing to better fit the issues of the 21st century.

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

Pacific West Injury Law 

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

Current or incoming college student

Proof of good academic standing

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

The Ryan Law Group Law School Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a prospective or current law student who can poignantly describe what inspired them to make a career in law.

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

The Ryan Law Group

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

3.0 GPA

Currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited law school

Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship

This scholarship is for a hardworking, eligible college student living with heart disease.

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

Berger and Green

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

Must have been diagnosed with heart disease or a congenital heart defect

Enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college or university or graduate school in the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

The Morris Bart, LLC Community Service Scholarship

Community service is one of the pillars of building a strong community, which is why we are looking to reward one committed student for their dedication to helping people in their community. 

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
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

A history of community service, volunteerism, or fundraising in their community

3.0 GPA

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

Community Growth Scholarship

The Community Growth Scholarship is about ensuring that our schools and local communities are strong presences that sustain and uplift the citizens that make them up. 
 

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

Viles & Beckman, LLC

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

Attend or be accepted to attend an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States

3.0 GPA

U.S. Citizen or legal resident

Cancer Scholarship

Open to all college applicants planning to study medicine, public health, toxicology, or another related field

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

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers LLC

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

3.0 GPA

 Admitted to or currently attending a college or university, or graduate school

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

Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship

A scholarship to help 2L and 3L law school students reach their goals.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Funk & Associates

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

Enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school.

Completed at least one year of legal studies.

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

Community Leadership Scholarship

The Underwood Law Office encourages college-bound community leaders to apply for The Underwood Law Office Community Leadership Scholarship. We will award someone who embodies the qualities of leadership and a deep-rooted interest in community involvement and improvement.

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

Underwood Law Office

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

Making satisfactory academic progress according to the norms established by the University or College

Significant community service 

2.5 GPA or higher

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

Heart Disease Scholarship

The Berger and Green team has been serving injured and disabled people in Pennsylvania for over 40 years. We want to give back to the community and help the next generation of leaders and professionals. As part of our outreach efforts, we are offering a new annual scholarship for students living with heart disease.

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

Berger and Green

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

Diagnosed with heart disease or a congenital heart defect

Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university

3.0 GPA or higher

How I Make My Community Great Scholarship

This scholarship contest gives students pursuing higher education an opportunity to tell their stories on how they've made an impact in their communities.

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

New Frontier Immigration Law

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

Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Available to both undocumented and documented immigrant students, and students who are United States legal residents and citizens

Jenner Law Make a Difference Scholarship

The Make a Difference Scholarship! will award a student who has demonstrated an exemplary academic performance and who is able to relate how the student’s degree will help make a difference in the world.
 

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

Jenner Law Firm

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

3.0 GPA

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

U.S. Citizen or authorized to attend school in the U.S. 

Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship

The law office of Newland & Newland, LLP is passionate about supporting the local community and our fellow legal professionals. We aspire to help single parents and their children overcome the challenges preventing them from pursuing higher education by providing the Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship. Our team is offering this award to single parents and children of single parents who are pursuing a career in law.

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

Newland & Newland 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Members of single-parent households who are pursuing an education in law

Enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school for the semester following scholarship deadline.

Must be pursuing a law degree or paralegal program

Minimum GPA of 2.0

Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

Schaefer Halleen’s Social Equity Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who are committed to advocating for and advancing justice for all.

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

Schaefer Halleen, LLC

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

Accepted into an accredited college or law school in the U.S.

Interested in pursuing a degree that supports gender, religious, or racial justice, or any accredited program that advances the pursuit of justice for all people.

Schaefer Halleen's Social Equity Scholarship

This biannual scholarship is awarded to motivated students who may need a little financial assistance to obtain their degree.

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

Schaefer Halleen

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

Accepted into an accredited college or law school in the U.S.

Interested in pursuing a degree that supports gender, religious, or racial justice, or any accredited program that advances the pursuit of justice for all people.

R.F. Wittmeyer Community Service Scholarship

Community service is admirable and not recognized as often as it should be. This scholarship will help students who have been serving their community to pursue a higher education that will equip them to continue to serve for years to come.

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

Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer, LTD

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

Current high school senior, college student or graduate student

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Legal resident of the U.S. residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia

Enrolled or accepted into a two to five year post-secondary institution for the fall semester following the deadline

Safety Advocate Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are passionate about advocating for the safety of others and knows of safety legislation that needs improvement.

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

Maschka, Riedy, Ries & Frentz

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

Must be enrolled is a US college or university for the upcoming semester.

US Citizen or permanent legal resident.

3.0 GPA

Impact of the Community Scholarship

This legal firm scholarship is geared toward students who have devoted their time to improving someone else’s life in their communities. Community involvement can include categories such as community gardens, volunteering at animal shelters, homeless shelters and youth homework programs to name a few.

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

Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, PC

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

Enrolled in an accredited college or university within the U.S. High school seniors who are graduating before the deadline and have been accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program are also eligible.

John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship

This foundation scholarship is geared toward college students who have battled leukemia or whose lives were affected by it. This scholarship is not merit or financial need based.

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

John Foy & Associates

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

Enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution in the U.S.

You have battled leukemia or your life has been affected by it

Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship

The scholarship is open to an undergraduate or graduate student who has battled leukemia or whose life has been affected by it. 

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

Foy & Associates PC

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

Have been affected by leukemia.

Enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate, or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution

The institution must be in the U.S.

Good Lawyers/Good People Scholarship, Fall

Simeone & Miller LLP awards two annual scholarships – one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester - to deserving and qualified students.

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

Simeone & Miller LLP

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

Currently enrolled or accepted as an undergraduate or law student

Law School Scholarship for Veterans

This scholarship is open to veterans enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school or who are accepted to an accredited U.S. law school. Applicants must be pursuing a J.D. degree.

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

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

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

Law student

Veteran

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

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