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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.

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

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

Hawaiʻi Pacific Gerontological Society Undergraduate And Graduate Scholarships

The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) raises funds and awards scholarships to college students interested in careers involving aging and older people. Each year, HPGS offers Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships (funds permitting) for students enrolled in the University of Hawaii system, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, and Brigham Young University-Hawaii who have a serious interest in professional work related to aging, long-term care, and/or death and dying.

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Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society

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Application Deadline:
July 3
Eligibility Requirements:

Students enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate in the University of Hawaii system, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, and Brigham Young University-Hawaii Serious interest in professional work related to aging, long-term care, and/or death and dying

Have two or more semesters to complete before graduation

Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

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

Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program

A one-year fellowship provided to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement and who clearly demonstrate leadership in their field.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

Award Maximum:
$17,000
Application Deadline:
January 6
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Be enrolled Full-Time at an accredited graduate institution ONLY in California or New England

Graduate School and Law School

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient

Strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement

Must have completed at least one semester or quarter of course work to apply, and be seeking the Master’s (J.D.) as their terminal degree

Shumaker 1L Diversity Scholarship

Offered to an outstanding first year law student who is enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and who participates in the firm’s summer associate program, to assist in offsetting his or her law school expenses. The scholarship is in addition to the salary paid to the student for his or her Summer Associate position.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Shumaker Attorneys at Law

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
January 17
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Current 1L student

Members of underrepresented or minority groups

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic credentials, demonstrated leadership abilities, and community involvement

Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to practice law after graduating from law school in the geographic area of one of our firm’s offices

FMCBA Bar Preparation Scholarship

The Association provides scholarships to offset bar examination preparation expenses, for economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

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Bar Study
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F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association (FMCBA)

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
February 8
Eligibility Requirements:

3rd year law student

Black

Taking FL bar exam

Diversity Scholars Award

Constangy’s Diversity Scholars Program recognizes law students who have demonstrated academic achievement; a commitment to diversity in their community, school or work environment; and personal achievements in overcoming challenges to reach goals.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

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

2nd-year student enrolled in an accredited law school

Law school must located in one of the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or the District of Columbia

3.0 GPA or greater

Scholarship provider verified that this scholarship will be offered in 2023. Due date of 2/15 is approximate pending the release of the 2023 details. Visit site or contact provider for more details.

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

GunterFirm Employment Law Scholarship Program

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who best demonstrates their interest and passion in employment law, and the desire to enter that field of law.

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Bar Study
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

GunterFirm, Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a current law school student or recent graduate preparing for the Florida Bar exam

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation

One application can be used to apply for several scholarships with the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, all aimed at law students at one of the Foundation's Constituent Law Schools.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

Award Maximum:
$18,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Law School

Full-Time Enrollment at one of the Foundation’s Constituent Law Schools

Demonstrate commitment to the study of natural resources law

Bar Study Scholarship

The goal of the scholarship is to promote the CFAWL mission. The scholarship is meant to help the recipient while they study for the Florida Bar Exam. It is made possible through the generous donations of CFAWL members, friends, and CFAWL fundraising efforts.

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Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (CFAWL)

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
March 23
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time or part-time law student

Intend to take Florida Bar Exam for the first time the summer following the application deadline

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

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship

The spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members created this scholarship to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields

African-American or Black

Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

This state scholarship is directed at students of Hispanic origin who will attend Florida public or eligible private institutions. Merit and demonstrated financial need will be taken into consideration.

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

Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance

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

Florida resident attending a Florida institution

3.0 on 4.0 GPA

Born in (or having a natural parent who was born in) either Mexico or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central or South America (excludes Brazil, Spain, and Haiti), regardless of race

U.S. Citizen or eligible non-Citizen

Not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan or scholarship program

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