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Stoel Rives First-year Law Student Diversity Fellowship

The 1L Diversity Fellowship promotes the commitment to fostering diversity within the Stole Rivers firm and community.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Stoel Rives

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

1L at an ABA-accredited law school in good academic standing

Ability to bring a diverse perspective to the firm because of your adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and life experiences

Demonstrate academic excellence, personal and professional accomplishments, commitment to community service, and meaningful contribution to the diversity of the legal profession

Involvement in leadership roles or opportunities where you have led others toward a common goal or project

1L Diversity Fellowship Program

A first-year law student who is a person of color or a member of an underrepresented group is eligible for this diversity fellowship, which includes a 10-week paid summer associate position and a grant.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Tonkon Torp

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
January 5
Eligibility Requirements:

1L law student in good standing

Demonstrated record of academic achievement

Contribute to the diversity of the legal community

Demonstrate commitment to practicing law in Portland, Oregon

1L Diversity Scholarship

These 1L Diversity Scholarship recipients will receive a paid position in the Summer Associate Program in one of four offices and a scholarship for 2nd year tuition and expenses.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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

1L law student

Diverse backgrounds

Committed to civic involvement that promotes diversity and will continue that commitment upon entering the legal profession

Committed to practicing in the location in which they are applying

Diversity in Law Scholarship and 1L Summer Clerkship

The Scholarship is designed to encourage and assist 1L law students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives, in pursuing the law as a profession.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Zelle LLP

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 6
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA 2.8

Completed at least one semester of law school

Stinson Diversity Scholarship/Diversity Fellowship

This fellowship provides substantial tuition assistance, a dedicated attorney mentor, plus a paid summer associate position where fellows experience meaningful, hands-on learning and networking opportunities.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Stinson

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
January 10
Eligibility Requirements:

1L member of a racial minority group historically underrepresented in the legal profession

Strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school student

Be interested in areas of the law that match the firm's practice areas and demonstrate strong legal writing skills

Committed to practicing law in the firm's locations to which the candidate is seeking a summer associate position (currently only available in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Phoenix and St. Louis)

Oregon Latino Scholarship Program

The Latino Scholarship Program supports students entering or continuing college or graduate school. First generation, low- and moderate-income students in Oregon and SW Washington have won in the past.

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

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Oregon Community Foundation

Application Deadline:
January 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or an accredited graduate degree program

Applicant must be currently attending a high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington or have attended a high school in Oregon OR Clark County, Washington and currently enrolled in an accredited college

Hispanic ancestry

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Demonstrated academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, and community service

Perkins Coie 1L Patent Litigation & Patent Fellowship

This 1L Fellowship program is designed to recruit top-notch law students who may eventually begin full-time employment with the firm.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Perkins Coie

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 13
Eligibility Requirements:

1L

Technical backgrounds/ interest in patent litigation &/or patent prosecution.

Coleman 1L Diversity Fellowship

This award was designed to urge young lawyers to cultivate their cultural literacy and pay close attention to events unfolding on the world stage as well as promote diversity for first year law students.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

O'Melveny

Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student in good standing

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity

Case, Moses & Zommerman, P.A. Law Student Scholarship

This law student scholarship promotes the practice of law in the state of Kansas by awarding a 2L student attending the University of Kansas School of Law, Washburn University School of Law, Creighton University Law School or Oklahoma City University School of Law an annual scholarship.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kansas Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

2L student

Intention of practicing law in Kansas

Culturally diverse students encouraged

Justice Alex M. Fromme Memorial Scholarship Award

This foundation scholarship is open to all law students attending the University of Kansas Law School or Washburn Law School, and who are committed to practicing law in Kansas. Financial need is not considered.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kansas Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend either the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law

Intend to practice law in Kansas

Lathrop GPM Scholarship

Kansas Bar Foundation offers scholarships to law student at the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law. The Foundation seeks to support applicants demonstrating a bona fide intention to practice law in Kansas.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kansas Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law

Bona fide intent to practice in the state of Kansas

Maxine S. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Award

The Kansas Bar association created this scholarship to promote the practice of law in rural Kansas. The goal is to support applicants committed to practicing law in rural Kansas, preferably western Kansas.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kansas Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending the University of Kansas, School of Law or Washburn University School of Law

Originally from Kansas

Completion of at least 60 credit hours

Bona fide intent to practice in rural Kansas

Perkins Coie 1L Diversity Fellowship

This 1L Fellowship program is designed to recruit top-notch law students who may eventually begin full-time employment with the firm.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Perkins Coie

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 16
Eligibility Requirements:

1L

Racial/Ethnic and other underrepresented minority groups

Randall Blair Isenberg Alcohol Addiction Awareness Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to raising awareness about alcohol addiction.

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

Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
January 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in or formally accepted to any accredited Texas community college, undergraduate or graduate degree program

Demonstrated history of raising alcohol addition awareness

3.0 GPA or above

In good standing

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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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Shumaker Attorneys at Law

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
January 17
Eligibility Requirements:

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

Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program

The Army Women’s Foundation scholarship recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal, professional and economic fulfillment. This scholarship provides women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals.

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

Army Women's Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
January 21
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a degree granting and accredited institution

Must be honorably serving in the U.S. Army Reserve or U.S. Army or U.S. Army National Guard or the lineal descendant of a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or U.S. Army National Guard

Minimum 2.5 GPA high school graduation

Commander's verification of active duty or qualified documentation of the sponsor or women's service

Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is available for 1L students who are making a difference in the Hispanic Community.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund Board of Directors

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
January 24
Eligibility Requirements:

1L currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school

Blank Rome Diversity Scholars Program

This scholarship was established to attract outstanding diverse law students committed to promoting diversity to the legal community at large.

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

Blank Rome

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
January 24
Eligibility Requirements:

1L (day) or 2L (evening) student

Part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission racial/ethnic group, or

LGBTQ+ Community, or

Committed to diversity

Silver Scholar Program - 1L

Scholarship is awarded for first-year law school students which is designed to increase diversity within the firm and the legal profession. Students selected to be Silver Scholars will receive a summer associate position at Proskauer and be eligible for a cash award payable in installments.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Proskauer

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
January 24
Eligibility Requirements:

1L enrolled in a full-time program at an ABA-accredited law school

Demonstrate leadership qualities and active involvement in the community

Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession, including, law students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement

1L Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship

First-year law students with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply for this employment-based scholarship.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Cozen O'Connor

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 24
Eligibility Requirements:

Law School 1L Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Max J. Madrid Law Diversity Scholarship.

This scholarship is offered to 2L or 3L law students who are committed to advancing the goals diversity, equity and inclusion within the legal profession. 

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Modrall Sperling

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
January 26
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L student attending an ABA-accredited law school.

Desire to practice law in the State of New Mexico.

Must submit an original five- to ten-page writing sample on any law topic.

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

Lowenstein Sandler Scholars Program

A 1L law student will be selected for an internship and must demonstrate an awareness of the importance of promoting diversity as a result of their life experiences, demonstrated interests, background, personal attributes or characteristics.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Lowenstein Sandler

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
January 27
Eligibility Requirements:

1L Law student enrolled in an accredited law school

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above

Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program

Scholarships are awarded to students who are members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and who are exploring a career in IP law. Scholars engage with experts and leaders in the patent law field during the law school admissions process and throughout their law school experience.

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

Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend or plan to attend an ABA-accredited law school in the Fall semester

Identify as members of a racial or ethnic minority group that is currently underrepresented in the patent law profession

Right to Privacy Scholarship

This law firm scholarship is geared toward giving back to the community by supporting academically successful students with an interest in criminal justice.

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

Leifert & Leifert

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

Enrolled in an accredited institution, including junior college, community college, undergraduate program, or graduate program anywhere in the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA or above

High school graduates or GED holders about to start their college career are eligible to apply

The Inclusion & Diversity Fellowship program

The Inclusion & Diversity Fellowship Program offers a pathway for law students who are interested in the practice of antitrust and unfair competition law. In addition to a monetary stipend, the Fellow receives a year-long mentorship from a practicing antitrust or UCL lawyer and a summer internship in a government agency working on antitrust and unfair competition law matters. 

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

California Lawyers Foundation and the California Lawyers Association Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section

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

Law student currently enrolled full-time in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school. 

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

Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship

Scholarship available to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or attends an accredited law school

U.S. Citizen

Only one DAR scholarship per applicant

Minimum GPA 3.25

WX Scholarship Program

Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis to students studying real estate and related subjects (architecture, law, engineering, etc.) at the graduate and undergraduate levels. 

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

New York Women Executives in Real Estate

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Demonstrated interest in real estate through courses, clubs, internships, experience

Demonstrated financial need

Likelihood of working in the New York metropolitan area upon graduation

Morgan Law Group Legal Scholarship

The Morgan Law Group has designed this scholarship to offset the costs of tuition or the miscellaneous expenses associated with preparing for a future as an attorney.

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

The Morgan Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted into or attending a law school in the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident who is authorized to work in the country

Warner Norcross + Judd Diversity Law Scholarship Program

Warner Norcross + Judd annually awards a scholarship to any law student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Warner Norcross + Judd Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

1L law student

Richard Mintz Diversity Scholarship

Mintz strives to create an environment where people from all backgrounds are positioned for success. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity at the firm and in the legal profession Mintz awards the Richard Mintz Diversity Scholarship to an exemplary diverse law student each year.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Mintz

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Community-minded

1L

From diverse background

Shown academic excellence and commitment to diversity

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

McAndrews Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship

Must be a qualified 1L student at an ABA-accredited law school and must possess a diverse background, a technical degree in science or engineering, and a commitment to pursuing a patent law career in Chicago to apply for this summer associates program.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

McAndrews

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

1L Law student attending an ABA accredited law school

Diverse background

Commitment to a patent law career

Intent to practice in Chicago

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Diversity Scholarship

The Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Diversity Scholarship awards two 1L law student with a scholarship to be applied to the student’s second year tuition and a paid 10-week summer associate position in the firm’s Rochester or Buffalo office between the student’s first and second year of law school.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
February 7
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled, full-time 1L law student in good standing at an accredited law school

Members of populations historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply

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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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

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

Mexican American Bar Foundation Bar Scholarship

This foundation bar study award is dedicated to providing financial assistance to students of Latino heritage who intend to pursue careers in the law.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Mexican American Bar Foundation (MABF)

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
February 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Matriculated law students who currently attend ABA-accredited law schools in Los Angeles County (Loyola, Pepperdine, Southwestern, UCLA, and USC), or UC Irvine School of Law in Orange County

Of Hispanic/Latino heritage or descent

Financial need, academic achievement, community service, leadership experience and any hardship experienced in pursuing an education are also considered

Mexican American Bar Foundation Scholarship

Financial assistance to men and women of Chicano and Latino heritage who intend to pursue careers in the law and are law students attending ABA-accredited law schools in Los Angeles County, including Loyola, Pepperdine, Southwestern, UCLA, and USC, or UC Irvine School of Law in Orange County

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Mexican American Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
February 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Attending Los Angeles County ABA-accredited Law Schools

Chicano and Latino Heritage

Empowering Families Scholarship

This financial award will be given to a deserving student passionate about positively impacting families facing legal challenges.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, PC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited college or university pre-law course of study

3.5 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Jerry D. Andrews Community Impact Scholarship

This scholarship is for college students who have made a substantial impact in their community through volunteer work.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews

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

3.5 GPA

Citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

An undergraduate student at an accredited college or university

Active involvement in community service

Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship

The Hatton W. Sumners scholarships at the Oklahoma City University School of Law and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law provide full tuition and fees, a book allowance, and a living allowance. This three-year scholarship requires, among other things, that the recipients rank in the top one-third of their class on an annual basis. Four to six new Scholars are selected at each law school each year.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Sumners Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 12
Eligibility Requirements:

School activities and extracurricular activities

Demonstrated leadership potential

Strong academic record

U.S. Citizen

Permanent Resident of TX, OK, NE, LA, NM, KS, MO, or NE

Paul D. White Scholarship

This scholarship is for a 1L law student who has overcome obstacles in a way that demonstrates they have the attributes of a pioneer in the profession or have backgrounds or experiences that enable them to bring a unique perspective to client service.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Baker Hostetler

Application Deadline:
February 14
Eligibility Requirements:

1L Law student

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

American Foundation for the Blind

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

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

The American Council for the Blind (ACB)

Award Maximum:
$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

The Law Offices Of W. Dan Mahoney, P.C. Scholarship For Students

This annual scholarship for students who plan to attend school in the fall as either a pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student.

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

The Law Offices Of W. Dan Mahoney, P.C.

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

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident.

3.0 GPA

Accepted into school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in fall.

O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC, Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to assist pre-law and 1L students with the expenses associated with attending a school anywhere in the United States.

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

O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC

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

Accepted into a school and will be attending as either pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

 U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Land Legal Group Scholarship

This annual scholarship is available to students attending school in the Fall Semester as either a pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student.

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

Land Legal Group

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

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Enrolled as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school.

3.0 GPA

Wind Law, LLC Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is for students planning to attend school in the fall as either a pre-law undergraduate or a first-year law student.

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

Wind Law, LLC

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

U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

3.0 GPA

Attend school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in fall.

Free Injury Legal Advice Scholarship

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for students accepted into a college or university anywhere in the U.S.

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

Free Injury Legal Advice

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

Be accepted and planning to attend school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Ashby Thelen Lowry Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is intended to help defray expenses for students that have been accepted into a school anywhere in the U.S.

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

Ashby Thelen Lowry 

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

Is accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.

Land Legal Group Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is intended to help defray expenses for students that have been accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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

Land Legal Group 

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

US Citizen or permanent resident

Accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester.

3.0 GPA

Armstrong County Bar Association Scholarship

Serving the heart of Western Pennsylvania, this scholarship is for residents enrolled to attend or already attending an accredited law school in the U.S.

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

Armstrong County Community Foundation

Award Maximum:
$1,100
Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled to attend or already attending an accredited law school in the U.S.

Resident of Armstrong County, PA

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