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Cole Schotz Diversity Scholarship

Cole Schotz P.C. created this scholarship with the intent to advance diverse law students.

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Cole Schotz P.C.

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July 1
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2L student

Based in a state where Cole Schotz's offices are located

Involved in community service

Demonstrated leadership abilities and advancement of diversity in the legal profession

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Austin Bar Foundation LGBT Bar Association Scholarship

Award is intended to help defray expenses of pursuing a law school education an open to students who have demonstrated some commitment or contribution to the LGBT community or LGBT legal issues.

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Austin Bar Foundation and Austin LGBT Bar Association

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July 31
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Enrolled at a public or private law school physically located in the State of Texas

Demonstrated some commitment or contribution to the LGBT community or LGBT legal issues

Financial need

Mexican-American Law Student Scholarship

This Scholarship is open to law students enrolled at the three Houston, TX area law schools who have a demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights.

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Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston

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October 1
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Law student

Financial need

Demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights

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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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

Cameron County Bar Association Law Student Scholarship

The purpose of the Cameron County Bar Association Scholarship is to encourage students to enroll in an ABA-accredited law school and provide financial assistance to ensure students have the opportunity to further their academic career in the legal field.

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Cameron County Bar Association (CCBA)

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December 9
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Attend an ABA-accredited law school

Cameron County resident or attended a Cameron County high school

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Law Student Scholarship, Texas Tax Section

Awards for law students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to the study and practice of tax law in Texas.

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Tax Section State Bar of Texas

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Application Deadline:
April 14
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Law student in an ABA-accredited law school

Intends to practice tax law in Texas

Vedder Price Diversity Scholarship

We offer an annual scholarship and a summer associate position. With 300 lawyers and growing, we serve sophisticated clients of all sizes and in virtually all industries from our offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Singapore.

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Vedder Price

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$50,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Rising 2L Law student

A student of color, LGBT, a person with a disability or whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to the diversity of Vedder Price and the legal profession

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