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Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA)

AABA recognizes the importance of fostering the growth of law students to improve the future development of the Asian Pacific American bar. AABA will award scholarships to deserving law students who are committed to advocating and improving their communities.

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Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

Application Deadline:
May 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student

CABA Scholarships

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

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Cuban American Bar Association

Application Deadline:
May 17
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Cuban heritage

Law student

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

May not be available- check with scholarship provider

Hispanic Education Scholarship

This scholarship was created to help increase representation in the Latino community in the field of law and attending school in the University of California school system.

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Jaime and Blanca Jarrín Foundation and Los Defensores

Award Maximum:
$12,500
Application Deadline:
June 2
Eligibility Requirements:

3.0 GPA

Enrolled in the University of California School System

In need of financial aid

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

Dominican Bar Association Scholarship Program

Each year, the DBA awards scholarships to eligible law students who demonstrate community service involvement, academic commitment and financial need.

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Dominican Bar Association

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$3,000
Application Deadline:
July 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law students

Full-time or part-time

ABA accredited law school

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

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
July 31
Eligibility Requirements:

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

NLF Presidential Scholarship

Each year, two NLF Presidential Scholarships of are awarded to the law students who demonstrate particularly outstanding leadership potential to serve the Asian Pacific American community.

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National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the NLF

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
September 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students

Demonstrated outstanding leadership

Serve the APA community

Seven Generations Scholarship for Arizona Law Students

The Seven Generations Scholarship is available to law students recognized by any Native community as being a Native American, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native and enrolled at an American Bar Association accredited law school located in Arizona.

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The Native American Bar Association

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
September 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students recognized by any Native American community as being a Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native

Enrolled at any ABA accredited law school located in Arizona

Demonstrated academic achievement, student activities and community service

J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship

This bar association's scholarship is geared toward supporting applicants who have financial need, strong academic achievement, and are active in their communities.

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J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Registered and in good standing at an accredited law school

Must demonstrate financial need

Must demonstrate service to community and school

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

NW Corporate Law Bi-Annual Scholarship (Fall)

The NW Law Firm knows law school in the United States is expensive. Their firm wants to help a law student avoid some of the costs associated with law school. This scholarship award is offered bi-annually, spring and fall.

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NW Corporate Law

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

2L or 3L law student enrolled in an ABA-approved law school in the U.S.

Interest in business law or entrepreneurship.

Demonstrates financial need.

Point Foundation – The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is to support any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development programs and events.

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Point Foundation

Application Deadline:
December 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled fill-time, or intending to enroll full-time, at an accredited college or university based in the U.S.

Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community

AlvaradoSmith Raymond G. Alvarado Scholarship

Provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished Latinos to achieve excellence and become leaders in the legal field.

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Returning Law Students
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Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)

Application Deadline:
January 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to a Law School

Either from Orange County, CA (OC high school or community college graduates) OR for non-OC Latino students who are attending an OC Law School

Participated in college pre-law programs or clubs as well as worked or volunteered in a local Law Firm or public service agency and/or the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association.

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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$10,000
Application Deadline:
February 1
Eligibility Requirements:

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)

Association of Women Attorneys Foundation Scholarship

Women and the interests of women in Houston's legal community are promoted by this scholarship. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and philanthropic potential, a strong commitment to the profession, and/or the ability to overcome difficult obstacles.

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Houston Association of Women Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2nd or 3rd year law student

Bernadine Johnson Marshall and Martha Belle Scholarship

To promote African-American females in the field of law to help support outstanding law students and recognize extraordinary individuals and institutions.

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Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey, Inc.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
March 8
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend an accredited law school

New Jersey resident

Demonstrate community service and financial need

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

Otis M. Smith Scholarship

The purpose of the Otis M. Smith Scholarship Program is to provide scholarships to selected single parent mothers to assist them in obtaining post-secondary education at selected accredited institutions.

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
March 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Current resident of the following counties of Southeastern Michigan: Wayne, Oakland or Macomb

Pursuing Post-Secondary Education at the Columbus College of Law at Catholic University of America, any campus of the University of Michigan or any campus of Wayne State University

Single parent mothers

Agnes B. McGirth Scholarship

The Black Women Lawyers’ Association Scholarship Fund (BWLA-SF) endeavors to encourage African-American women in the law through support in their legal education and to promote diversity in the legal profession.

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Incoming Law Students
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Black Women Lawyers Association (BWLA) of Greater Chicago

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

1L, 2L or 3L in good academic standing attend at an ABA-accredited law school

Demonstrate commitment to public service or diversity as evidenced by current leadership or participation in community service or outreach

Demonstrate unmet financial need

Linda J. Murphy Scholarship

Female law students who have dedicated themselves in a significant way to advancing the quality of life and stature of women in society through community service or otherwise.

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Incoming Law Students
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The Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 22
Eligibility Requirements:

Current 1L or 2L Law student

Female

Enrolled at one of the four Missouri law schools (Washington University, Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri in Columbia or the University of Missouri-Kansas City) or Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale

Commitment to community service

Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is a one-time award for an incoming 1L. It is designed to support and foster high legal practice standards and assist Rhode Island residents who have financial need.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Rhode Island Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Incoming 1L Law student

Financial need

Superior academic performance

Community and public service

Reasonable likelihood recipient will provide legal services to Rhode Island citizens in the future

Howard Brown Rickard Scholarships

This memorial scholarship award is for law students. Student must be legally blind in order to be eligible to apply.

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

National Federation of the Blind

Award Maximum:
$2,300
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Any legally blind university student in the professions of law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences, including undergraduates in these fields, is eligible to apply

Legally blind

Timothy C. Evans Scholarship

The NWSBA Foundation is honored to recognize Judge Timothy C. Evans’ contribution to the legal community through The Honorable Timothy C. Evans Scholarship.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Application Deadline:
April 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Currently enrolled at an accredited Illinois law school

Residents of Cook, Lake, DuPage, or McHenry counties

Commitment to the highest scholastic standards

Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY) Public Interest Scholarship

Annually, the Asian American Law Fund of New York provides up to three law students with tuition assistance who demonstrate a commitment to the Asian American community.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Asian American Law Fund of New York

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an ABA- or AALS-accredited law school in the U.S. at least half-time as determined by the law school

Candidate for a J.D. degree. Students seeking advanced law degrees are not eligible for this program

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Must be in good standing at applicant's law school

May not be offered check with scholarship provider

Dolores Randolph Bauer Memorial Scholarship

The Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles invites applicants who intend to practice law in the Southern California area to submit a personal statement and legal essay.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Foundation (BLWF)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L

Full-time or part-time

Accredited law school

Intend to practice in Southern California

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

Vera Brown-Curtis Memorial Scholarship

The BWL Foundation is proud to sponsor the Vera Brown-Curtis Hayes Scholarship, which is awarded to second- and third-year law students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, community service and financial need.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L law student

Community service

Financial need

Academic achievement

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

Labor Law Scholarship

The Labor Law Scholarship is earmarked for a student wishing to enter the field of labor law or who has already shown academic achievement in the area of labor law.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New Jersey State Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students entering their second or third year of law school

Students enrolled at a New Jersey law school

Student wishing to enter the field of labor law or who has already shown academic achievement in the area of labor law

Academic excellence (grade-point average and class standing), participation in extracurricular activities, financial need and community service

Vincent S. Haneman-Josephe B. Perski Scholarship

The Haneman-Perskie Memorial Foundation Scholarship is a non-profit corporation created for the purpose of awarding scholarships and administered by a Board of Trustees comprised of the officers of the Atlantic County Bar Association.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Atlantic County Bar Association

Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to an ABA accredited law school

Resident of New Jersey

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