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Georgelis Law Scholarship Award

This annual scholarship will be awarded to the most deserving incoming or present law school student. Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. recognizes that the increasing cost of graduate education can be a deterrent for those seeking to become a productive part of our society’s legal profession. We believe that no student, with the passion and vision to enrich the practice of law, should be denied this opportunity.

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Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled law students or preparing to attend law school imminently at a law school within the U.S.

Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was created for the purpose of raising funds to award financial scholarships to deserving law students.

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Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund

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$10,000
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Entering 1L, 2L, 3L or 4L evening J.D. student, attending ABA-accredited law school

Must attend law school in NY State or New Jersey and intend to work in NY State

Puerto Rican or Latino

May not be available this year-check with scholarship provider

Villarreal Law Firm Scholarship Program

The Villarreal Law Firm strongly believes in supporting its communities and in supporting the next generation of attorneys who will fight for the rights of their clients.

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Javier Villarreal Law Firm

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Application Deadline:
July 1
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College or Law Degrees

High school senior, college student or first-year law student

Priority to students with an interest in a legal career, especially litigation

Samer Habbas & Associates Scholarship

Education comes at a cost, a pricey one at that. Even the most financially stable individuals can fall into a bit of financial disarray with no warning. This scholarship hopes to alleviate some of that cost. 

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Samer Habbas & Associates

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
July 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university in the United States

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Robert A. McNew Law Student Scholarship

This association scholarship is geared toward a current law student who is a Federal Bar Association Law Student Associate Member in good standing. Academic achievement will be considered.

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Federal Bar Association

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$5,000
Application Deadline:
November 1
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Federal Bar Association member in good standing

Demonstrate academic achievement

Participation in the FBA, law school, community activities

GJELL Law Student Scholarship Program

GJELL is providing a scholarship for students enrolled or enrolling in law school through the GJELL Law Student Scholarship Program.

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GJELL Accident Attorneys

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$2,000
Application Deadline:
November 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited U.S. Law School by Fall

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

Honorable Clarence (Chuck) N. Patterson Diversity Internship Scholarship

The Clarence "Chuck” N. Patterson Diversity Internship Scholarship Program provides internship opportunities for eligible minority first or second year, full-time law students. Interns participate in a 10-week-long summer internship at the York County Office of the Public Defender.

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York County Bar Foundation

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Application Deadline:
November 6
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1L or 2L attending an accredited law school full-time

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Grammy Awards Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition

This writing contest challenges students to identify, research, and write an essay with a proposed solution on a compelling legal issue confronting the music industry. It was designed to promulgate discussion and debate on the most compelling legal issues facing the music industry today and promotes future careers in entertainment law via networking and educational opportunities.

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ELI (Entertainment Law Initiative)

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Application Deadline:
November 8
Eligibility Requirements:

J.D. or LL.M. candidates currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school

John F. Renner, P.C. Scholarship

This annual scholarship is to help undergraduate students and Juris Doctor candidates on their educational journey to become an attorney.

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John F. Renner, P.C.

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 15
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U.S. citizen, lawful resident, or lawfully authorized to attend school in the United States

3.0 GPA

Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or Juris Doctor program in an accredited college/university in the United States

Must submit an original essay on one of two topics related to the legal profession

IMLA Charles W. Thompson Jr. Local Government Law Scholarships

Since 1935, International Municipal Lawyers Association has been devoted to promoting excellence in the practice of local government law, through publications, conferences, online resources, amicus support and an active community of local government lawyer members. Named in honor of Charles Thompson, local government law lecturer, county attorney, and long-time Executive Director of IMLA, the IMLA Scholarships are an extension of IMLA’s activities, by encouraging law students to pursue the study of local government law and expanding the ranks of local government practitioners.

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International Municipal Lawyers Association

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December 31
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First-year law and second-year law students, currently enrolled at an accredited law school in the U.S. (must provide enrollment verification).

References from one or more local government lawyers or law professors confirming interest and promise in the area of local government law.

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and American Council of the Blind (ACB) Scholarships

Various scholarships are available to students who are visually impaired to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board, and other additional costs associated with adaptive technology.

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American Foundation for the Blind

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Application Deadline:
February 14
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Full-time student, or work 32 hours or more and attend part-time

Legally blind

Involved in school or local community

Register for an ACB account prior to submitting application 

Maintain a 3.0 GPA

American Council for the Blind Scholarship Program

These scholarships are designed to help legally blind students with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board and other additional costs associated with adaptive technology.

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The American Council for the Blind (ACB)

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$7,500
Application Deadline:
February 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate/Graduate and Professional School

Incoming or returning student, full-time or part-time

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Legally blind

Demonstrate involvement in your school/local community

Rebecca and Sada Tarshis Memorial Scholarship

The Rebecca and Sada Tarshis Memorial Scholarship was established through a legacy gift from the Tarshis sisters to provide tuition assistance to Jewish students for higher education at accredited colleges, universities, and graduate schools.

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Oregon Jewish Community Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Jewish students

Resident of Oregon

Demonstrated financial need

DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarship

Designed to provide assistance to three students to promote, in a tangible way, DRI's Diversity Statement in principle, this scholarship will provide funds to three law students.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

DRI

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

2L or 3L student

Must be full time

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

National Council on International Trade Development (NCITD) Scholarship

The NCITD International Trade Scholarship is for students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees who have an interest in pursing a career in international trade, which they demonstrate through their education, work experience, volunteering, or any other extracurricular activities related to international trade.

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National Council on International Trade Development

Application Deadline:
April 26
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an undergrad or grad degree at an accredited U.S. college or university

Studying international trade studies, political science, international relations, economics, international business, international law, international finance

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

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