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Sue Cantrell Scholarship Program

The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. These scholarships are for one year only, but recipients can reapply and receive the award up to four times.

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Blinded Veterans Association

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time student in an accredited institution of higher education, or business, secretarial, or vocational training school

Spouses, children and grandchildren of blind and low vision veterans are eligible 

Financial need not considered

The Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship

Law students currently enrolled in the U.S. are eligible to apply for the Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship.

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Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

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

Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S.

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

The Thumbs Up Guys Scholarship

Because education paves the way for a society to flourish, we want to play a part in helping students get the schooling they desire to contribute something great to our community. The scholarship will grant three students a scholarship each to be applied towards their tuition or other education-related expenses.

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Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward Injury Attorneys

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
April 30
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Accepted or currently attend an accredited college or university or graduate school in the U.S.

3.0 GPA

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

The Coelho Law Fellowship Program

Our mission is to bring together and foster the development of leaders from our disability community. In particular, we believe in creating a strong pipeline of law students with disabilities who will go on to serve as attorneys, judges, public policy professionals, and public servants. Our ultimate goal is to increase representation the legal profession.

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The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
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Students who identify as a person with a disability/disabled are encouraged to apply.

Currently enrolled in a community college, college, or university, or be a recent graduate

LMJ Scholarship

The LMJ Scholarship is a diversity pipeline program that seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding law students. The scholarship is open to women and diverse students who have: been accepted to an ABA-accredited law school on a full-time basis; an outstanding or promising academic record; an interest in corporate law; demonstrated community service and leadership qualities; a financial need; and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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Minority Corporate Counsel Association

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Application Deadline:
May 1
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Accepted into an ABA-accredited U.S. law school program as a full-time student.

3.2 GPA.

Demonstrated community service and leadership qualities.

May not be available this year-contact scholarship provider

NW Corporate Law Bi-Annual Scholarship (Spring)

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

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Application Deadline:
May 1
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2nd or 3rd year law student. 

Enrolled in an ABA-approved law school in the U.S.

Interest in business law or entrepreneurship.

Demonstrates financial need.

Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to assist one driven, kind-hearted college student with a history of going beyond themselves to do good for others.

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Ashoori Law

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Application Deadline:
May 1
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Enrolled or accepted in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program

Performed an act of kindness for another person (this can be a single act or a history of ongoing kindness)

GPA 3.0

Earl Warren Scholarship

The Earl Warren Scholarship is awarded annually to rising law students whose commitment to racial justice reveals outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Eligible law students include those entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school.

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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

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$45,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school

Record of strong academic performance

Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to racial justice and civil rights

Demonstrated financial need

U.S. Citizen

Phi Eta Sigma Graduate Scholarship

Phi Eta Sigma members can apply for the Founders Scholarship Fund to be used toward their first year of graduate study (including professional school).

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Phi Eta Sigma

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$7,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

First year of full-time graduate or professional study

Phi Eta Sigma member

Must be members of the honor society and complete necessary information as listed on the website

U.S. Graduate Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to graduate students of Armenian descent who clearly demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

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Armenian General Benevolent Union

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$7,500
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time graduate/professional students, enrolled at a college and university in the U.S.

Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above

Financial need

Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship

In order to encourage future employment lawyers, the Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship is awarded annually to a law student who plans to work in plaintiff’s employment law.

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Working Now and Then

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student

MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship

The MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to one 1L MAX participant who completes the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attends at least two MAX events. Entry is automatic, and the winner will receive a $50,000 scholarship toward their remaining law school tuition.

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AccessLex Institute

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May 1
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1L students at participating MAX Schools

Complete the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attend at least two MAX events. Visit https://askedna.accesslex.org to learn more.

Legal U.S. Residents (or lawful permanent residents) currently residing in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarship

This association scholarship is open to any minority or underrepresented student who demonstrates a commitment and interest in the proficiency of skills in trail advocacy to represent victims. Must demonstrate financial need.

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American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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

Law student entering their 1L, 2L, or 3L year

Minority

Demonstrated financial need

Demonstrates interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy

Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities

Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship

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Pi Gamma Mu

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

Pi Gamma Mu members 

First time graduate students

Following areas of study are eligible: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography-human, gerontology, history, history of education, human services, international relations, political science, psychology, social philosophy, sociology, social work, as well as related interdisciplinary programs anchored in the Social Sciences, particularly those that focus on age, environment, ethnicity, gender, race, and regional studies

Rice, Murtha & Psora Scholarship

The leaders of tomorrow are working and often sacrificing to receive an education today. The purpose of the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student to apply towards college or law school costs and help that student realize his or her potential.

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Law Offices of Randolph Rice

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

Current or prospective college or law student

May not be offered this yea-check with scholarship provider.

Byron Hanke Fellowship

The Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR) awards its Byron Hanke Fellowship to selected graduate students to implement research projects related to the development, management and governance of common interest communities and their community associations.

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Aspiring Law Students
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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR)

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

Enrolled in any graduate level program in U.S. or Canada

Mike Eidson Scholarship

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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

Rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) enrolled in an ABA accredited law school

Female

Demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer

Dedicated to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized

Must be an AAJ law student member

The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship

The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship supports college students who are pursuing a career in public service and are passionate about helping others.

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

The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the spring semester

U.S. Citizen 

18 years old

Pursuing a career in public service such as law, social work, government, non-profit, or education

The OVC, INC. “Lawyers Give Back” Scholarship

The “Lawyers Give Back” Scholarship aims to support future lawyers in their pursuit of higher education.

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

OVC, INC. 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 7
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program or law school for the upcoming semester

At least 18 years of age

U.S. citizen

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

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