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Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship

The Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship supports the education of those who intend to professionally help with the domestic violence crisis through a tuition payment to the school of the scholarship recipient.

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Turco Legal

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
August 19
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College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Victim advocacy experience serving domestic violence survivors

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Genuine intention to serve survivors of domestic violence post-graduation

Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship

The County Prosecutors Association of the State of New Jersey, Inc. offers several scholarships aimed at law students and college and graduate students.

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County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

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$3,500
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September 30
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Accepted for admission to a law school

New Jersey resident

Interest in law enforcement with an emphasis in Domestic Violence and Hate Crimes prosecutions

Demonstrate financial need

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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The Law Office of Donald L. Bell

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
October 1
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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

Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student impacted by domestic violence in their life or who has a substantial interest in implementing solutions to these issues and protecting others against domestic abuse, harassment, and other forms of family violence.

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John T. Fields & Associates, LLC

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$2,000
Application Deadline:
October 8
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Must be at least 18 years old.

U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university.

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

Award Maximum:
$7,500
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

Combating Campus Issues Scholarship

This award asks that students write about how they will raise public awareness about combating issues they have experienced on campus, and how they would create an environment in which survivors feel emboldened and justified in telling their stories

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Goldstein and Bashner

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S.

3.0 GPA

Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship

Scholarship to a promising college student who can share solutions for helping reduce trucking accidents on our roads. 

Our nation’s economy heavily depends on the trucking industry. Still, commercial trucks are highly dangerous, and accidents involving them cause fatalities and severe injuries. This scholarship will be awarded to a college student who can share solutions for helping reduce trucking accidents on our roads. 

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The Fitch Law Firm

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

3.0 GPA

Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student with the most creative and innovative ideas for enhancing motor vehicle safety and reducing accident risks.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Law Offices of David W. Holub

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

Open to current high school seniors, vocational students, college attendees, or graduate students enrolled in a two to four-year post-secondary institution or vocational program

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

3.0 GPA

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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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

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