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Trustees Law School Scholarship

The Macomb County Bar Foundation is a non-profit organization which was established by the Macomb County Bar Association to identify and support law related education. The Foundation is proud to offer an annual scholarship, which originates from the generous contributions of the Foundation’s Trustees.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Macomb County Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
March 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at Michigan State University, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, University of Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy, or Wayne State University

Commitment to serve or contribute to the Macomb County legal community

Philip F. Greco Memorial Scholarship

Second or third year law students, with financial need and strong academics, who can demonstrate a commitment to Macomb County, MI can benefit from this scholarship.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Macomb County Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
March 17
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L

Demonstrates a commitment to serve or contribute to the Macomb County, MI legal community

Has a need for financial assistance and high scholastic achievement

Kimberly M. Cahill Leadership Memorial Scholarship

The Kimberly M. Cahill Leadership Memorial Scholarship is to be awarded to a second- or third year law student who is currently enrolled in law classes at any accredited Michigan law school. The recipient should demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership and the ability to inspire and effectively lead others to a defined objective.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Macomb County Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
March 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Second or third year law student who is currently enrolled in law classes at any accredited Michigan law school

Demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership

Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

Minimum 3.0 GPA

HPGM Scholarship Advanced Degree

This organizational scholarship, focused on supporting Latinxs throughout Wisconsin, hopes to help eliminate financial barriers to graduation and open doors to career opportunities for graduate students. Must attend one annual meeting.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee

Application Deadline:
March 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Pursuing an advanced degree (i.e. MBA, MA/S, Ph.D., J.D., L.L.M.) and completed a minimum of 9 credits or equivalent by application deadline

Enrolled in at least 6 credits for the Fall semester

Be available to attend the HPGM Annual Meeting

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent

Judge Jerri Lee Mills Law Student Scholarship

This foundation scholarship is open to all first, second, and third year law students who either graduated from a public or private high school in Brazoria County, TX, or who currently reside in Brazoria County, TX. Financial need will not be taken into consideration.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Brazoria County Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
March 18
Eligibility Requirements:

1L, 2L or 3L enrolled in an ABA-accredited Law School

Graduated from a public or private high school in Brazoria County, TX, or currently reside in the county

Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship, Spring

This award opportunity is provided to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit leadership, determination, and passion in their academic studies and personal lives. This scholarship is offered to one student each semester.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Goostree Law Group

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

GPA of 3.0 or higher in most recently completed semester

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming semester

Annual household income of less than $75,000

Islamic Scholarship Fund

This organization's scholarships are awarded to encourage and support Muslim students to pursue college or post-graduate degrees in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts, or law, by providing financial support to deserving students.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Islamic Scholarship Fund

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 21
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled at an accredited university in the U.S.

U.S. Citizen or legal Permanent Residents of the U.S.

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

USLAW Law School Diversity Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to eligible, diverse law students and those who demonstrate a genuine commitment to DEI and social justice in their communities, or within their academic career, and demonstrate financial need to achieve their academic and professional dreams.

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

USLAW

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 21
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant is from an underrepresented population and background, which includes but is not limited to, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native American or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, and/or multiple of the aforementioned racial identities, or who identifies as LGBTQ+.

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Applicant is currently attending an ABA-accredited law school 

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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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

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

Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Scholarships

Alpha Chi Omega values and encourages our members’ academic pursuits. Scholarship opportunities further that mission, awarding members a chance to ease the financial burden of their educations by covering some of the associated costs.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Alpha Chi Omega

Application Deadline:
March 25
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be full-time student

Must be a member of Alpha Chi Omega in good standing

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded to law students studying energy, environmental, natural resource, and mineral law at schools holding membership in the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student

Attend school that is a member of Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship

A joint scholarship to recognize law students who have shown excellence and achievement in law school, who overcome personal hardships or challenges and have a demonstrated commitment to the Asian Pacific American and LGBTQIA communities.

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

Asian Pacific American Bar Association Silicon Valley

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Become a student member of APABA Silicon Valley

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

Sugarman Law School Scholarship

Two annual scholarships award to assist in paying for tuition and/or other education-related expenses. Applicants should have an interest in public service and the practice of law.

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

Sugarman Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,250
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Current or admitted student at an accredited law program in the U.S.

In good academic standing at a law school or college

Preparing to pursue a practice in personal injury law and/or public service

Preference may be given to individuals attending law school in the Greater Boston area, including Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex and Essex counties

Bohemian Lawyers' Association of Chicago Scholarship

The Bohemian Lawyers' Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to law students of Czech, Moravian, Ruthenian, Silesian, or Slovac ancestry in the Chicagoland area.

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

Bohemian Lawyer's Association of Chicago

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student of Czech, Moravian, Ruthenian, Silesian, or Slovac ancestry

Enrolled in an accredited law school in the greater Chicagoland area

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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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
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

Rebecca and Sada Tarshis Memorial Scholarship

The Rebecca and Sada Tarshis Memorial Scholarship was established through a legacy gift from the Tarshis sisters to provide tuition assistance to Jewish students for higher education at accredited colleges, universities, and graduate schools.

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

Oregon Jewish Community Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Jewish students

Resident of Oregon

Demonstrated financial need

Raytheon Missiles & Defense SPY-6 Scholarship

The Raytheon Missiles & Defense SPY-6 Scholarship, named for the U.S. Navy’s SPY-6 Family of Radars, provides returning sailors an opportunity to achieve educational goals and position themselves for success in civilian professions.

 

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

Student Veterans Association of America

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Current student veteran, Navy or Navy Reserve, in good standing with honorable discharge

Enrolled full time in a graduate program for the current academic year, or entering sophomore, junior, or senior year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Demonstrate a commitment to and passion for their chosen field of study

Demonstrate leadership and engagement in their community

Markowski-Leach Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to applicants whose leadership potential is evident and will demonstrate their dedication to excellence in their lives through service, education, or employment, and for bringing broad positive impacts to society as an out and visible LGBTQ person becoming a positive role model for other LGBTQ people.

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

The Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

2.5 or higher overall GPA

Accepted into specific Northern California Universities

LGBTQIA+

Overuse of Imprisonment Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is for students who feel passionately about over incarceration in the United States.

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

Kohlmeyer Hagen, Law Office Chtd.

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

3.0 GPA

Enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the upcoming semester.

DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarship

Designed to provide assistance to three students to promote, in a tangible way, DRI's Diversity Statement in principle, this scholarship will provide funds to three law students.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

DRI

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

2L or 3L student

Must be full time

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

Citizens Scholarship

No essays, no report cards—just a couple easy steps and you’re entered. The Citizens Scholarship is giving away $2,500 every month to students and parents. If you don’t win this month, you could win next month and you’re automatically entered for the annual grand prize of $15,000. With all that, you’re made ready for success.

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

Citizens Bank

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

At least 16 years of age or older

High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students

Students must plan on attending college, or be currently enrolled at least half-time in an eligible, accredited undergraduate/graduate post-secondary institution

PBA Elder Law Section Diversity Scholarship

This scholarship is for law students who may be interest in the field of elder law as a profession.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

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

Enrolled in a Pennsylvania accredited law school 2L or 3L 

Become a student member of the PBA Elder Law Section

Become a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Law Student Division

California Asian-Pacific American Judges Association (CAPAJA) Scholarship

This scholarship is for law students who are serving or intend to serve as a judicial clerk/intern/extern in California with a mission to promote diversity in the legal profession. 

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

California Asian-Pacific American Judges Association

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

Applied for and/or received an offer for judicial clerkship/internship/externship.

Currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited law program.

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams. The scholarship program is funded by contributions from Veterans United Home Loans and its employees.

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

Veterans United Foundation

Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university for the upcoming semester. Pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, graduate, post-graduate or doctoral degree

Disabled veteran (100% service-connected disability) or surviving spouse/child of a deceased service member (service related death)

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

Continuing Education and Job Training Program (Casey Foundation)

To assist students who have received foster care, guardianship, adoption, or Continuing Education and Job Training from the Casey Family Programs in certain states, this scholarship will assist students attending college or graduate school.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
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Sponsoring Organization:

Foster Care for Success

Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Be starting or currently attending a technical school, college or university in pursuit of a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s or graduate/professional degree

Received foster care, guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Programs in Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington or Wyoming

Gamma Mu Scholarship Program

The Gamma Mu Scholarships Program provides support to gay men who want to further their education at a college, university, or vocational or professional training program.

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Aspiring Law Students
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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Gamma Mu

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

Admitted to an accredited college, university, or vocational institution

Financial need and strong academic performance

Gay man under 35 years of age

U.S. Citizen

Preference to those living in, from, or plan to attend school in rural/underserved area, or students who have overcome issues of community discrimination/marginalization, or students who demonstrate leadership qualities/pursue goals to benefit the LGBT community

Mesothelioma.com Scholarship

If you’ve battled a form of cancer yourself, or witnessed a loved one receiving treatment, the purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to college students in their pursuit of higher education whose life has been impacted by cancer.

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

Mesothelioma.com

Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university, community college or junior college, or a graduate degree program

Battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma) or who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer

U.S. Citizen

Minimum 3.2 GPA

JVS Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship program provides support to qualified Jewish students whose primary residence is in the Greater Los Angeles area with need-based financial aid. Recipients can pursue both undergraduate and graduate studies at colleges, universities and vocational schools nationwide.

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Sponsoring Organization:

JVS SoCal

Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time at an accredited public or private college, university or vocational school in the U.S. with Minimum 3.0 GPA

Jewish and Minimum 16 years old

Permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County – for a minimum of three years

U.S. Citizen or documented Legal Permanent U.S. Resident (green card)

Demonstrated financial need

James N. Kincanon Scholarship

This foundation scholarship is geared to students interested in the pursuit of law, and who reside in or around Roanoke county. In addition to the residency requirement, this scholarship also contains a merit component.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Roanoke Law Foundation

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

Accepted to an accredited law school, or expect to be accepted prior to the fall semester

Resident of the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem or the County of Roanoke, or a graduate of a high school located in those jurisdictions

3.0 GPA

Lighthouse Guild Scholarships

These scholarships help legally blind young adults make a successful transition to college, support their post-graduate education, and facilitate career development.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Lighthouse Guild

Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

U.S. Legal Resident

Limited vision diagnosis

National Black Prosecutors Association Scholarship

To strengthen the pipeline of prosecutors across the nation, the National Black Prosecutors Foundation has established a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to law students who have a demonstrated interest in pursing a career in criminal prosecution. 

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

National Black Prosecutors Association

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

Current law student with strong academic credentials

Demonstrated commitment to public service

Demonstrated interest in a career in prosecution

Member of the NBPA

Jacob and Celia Richmond

This foundation scholarship is geared to law students who reside in Hampden County. In addition to the residency requirement, this is also a merit and need-based scholarship.

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Incoming Law Students
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Sponsoring Organization:

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Demonstrate academic achievement

Demonstrate financial need

Must reside in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Redick Memorial Scholarship

This law firm's scholarship is geared to academically successful students committed to combat the issue of distracted driving by championing and developing a plan that will persuade young adults to avoid distracted driving. Financial need is not a requirement.

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

Kisling, Nestico & Redick Law Firm

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

Accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the U.S.

Be a resident of Ohio

Minimum GPA 3.0

Demonstrate good character and high initiative

Applicants will be required to develop a plan that will persuade young adults to avoid distracted driving

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program

The National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, we award blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.

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

National Federation of the Blind

Award Maximum:
$8,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in the fall of the year of application (one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time)

Must be legally blind in both eyes. Must be residing in the U.S., the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico

Must participate in the entire NFB National Convention and in all of its scheduled scholarship program activities (finalists will receive assistance to attend the national convention).

Richard W. and Florence B. Irwin Scholarship Fund

This foundation scholarship is geared to law students who reside in Northampton, MA. In addition to the residency requirement, this is also a merit and need-based scholarship.

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

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
March 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Demonstrate academic achievement

Demonstrate financial need

Must reside in Northhampton, Massachusetts

Law Scholarship Program

Since 2009, ISF has funded American Muslim scholars studying and working in fields with the greatest impact on public opinion and policy, including law, legal studies, and human rights. Law scholarships range from $5,000-10,000. Our goal: to improve negative portrayals of Muslims in the news, increase the number of Muslim policymakers, and invest in the creation of positive and engaging stories about American Muslims.

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

Islamic Scholarship Fund

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

Muslim or active member of the Muslim community

Enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S.

An undergraduate (senior) or incoming 1L, 2L, or 3L studying an ISF supported major 

Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen, DACA recipient, or permanent resident

Honorable Mikio Uchiyama Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to helping and working with the Asian American Pacific community.

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

Central California Asian Pacific American Bar Association

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

Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program at a U.S. college or university.

U.S. citizen.

2.5 GPA.

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

Founder's Memorial Scholar

To commemorate the founding of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, this scholarship was established to recognize the scholastic achievements of undergraduate and graduate Brothers. The selected candidates should demonstrate the academic aspirations exhibited by the Fraternity’s Founders. The Charles R. Drew Memorial Scholarship Commission will award (4) four Founders’ Memorial Scholarship awards annually.

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

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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

Enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate or professional school or in a four-year accredited collegiate institution (as a sophomore or junior)

Brother of Omega Psi Phi, in good financial standing at all levels (International/District/Chapter)

In good standing with the collegiate institution or the graduate or professional school and have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as defined on a 4.0 scale

George A. Straight Minority Scholarship

This award is provided annually in honor of George A. Strait, an exceptional law librarian and life-long member of the American Association of Law Librarians.

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

American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)

Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Degree candidates in an accredited library or law school

Members of a minority group

Intend to have a career in law librarianship

Demonstrate financial need

Law library experience

Ramsey County Bar Foundation Scholarship

The Ramsey County Bar Foundation will award scholarships to Minnesota law students who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession.

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

Ramsey County Bar Foundation

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

Current law student

Must attend a MN law school

Member of a group traditionally under-represented in the legal profession

John S. Manos, Esq., Memorial Graduate Scholarship

This club's annual scholarship is geared toward high-achieving, community service-oriented law students of Greek heritage. Contains residency requirement, in addition to demonstration of merit and financial need.

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

Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia

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

Senior undergraduate or graduate student, enrolled or accepted to full-time in a graduate degree program

Demonstrate financial need

Demonstrate academic merit

Law Student Scholarship, Ohio Women's Bar Foundation

The scholarship is awarded to a female law student in Ohio whom aspires to promote diversity and inclusion efforts in their future legal practice or brings a unique perspective to the law as a result of their diverse background or experience.

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

The Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation

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

Law student

Female

Attend law school in Ohio

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

MAX Scholarships, April

MAX by AccessLex offers scholarship incentives to help you maintain motivation and momentum as you progress through our personal finance curriculum, developed exclusively just for law students like you. Complete MAX activities to be automatically entered into our drawings throughout the year and win up to $40,000!

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

AccessLex Institute

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Current 1L, 2L, and 3L law students at participating MAX Schools (over 80% of the ABA accredited law schools in the U.S.)

Complete MAX activities, ranging from quick surveys, to 10 minute learning modules, and MAX Events (via webinar or in-person) to automatically earn entries at https://askedna.accesslex.org/

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

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. Need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level.

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

Davis-Putter Fund

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

Current student doing academic work at the college or university level

Active in movements for social and economic justice

Applicants must have participated in the activities in the U.S.

Strong preference for applicants who plan on working in U.S.

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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Scholarship Type:
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

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

The Herbert Lehman Scholarship is a national, highly competitive scholarship that makes annual awards to qualified, outstanding undergraduate students. The scholarship is named after the former Governor and United States Senator from New York in recognition of his integrity, courage, and persistence on behalf of numerous civil rights causes.

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

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

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

Graduating high school senior, first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college

U.S. Citizen

Demonstrated financial need - must have a combined family income of $70,000 or less

Record of academic achievement

Demonstrated commitment to public service

PBA Environmental & Energy Law Section Minority Scholarship Fund

The PBA Environmental & Energy Law Section Minority Scholarship Fund of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation was created to support law students enrolled in any Pennsylvania accredited law schools.

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

Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

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

Attending any accredited law school in Pennsylvania

Under-represented racial/ethnic minority law students (African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Native American)

Pennsylvania residents

Akron Bar Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships for students who will attend a law school in the state of Ohio.

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

Akron Bar Foundation

Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend a law school in Ohio

Demonstrated good academic standing and community involvement

Financial need

Affiliation with Summit County, OH 

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

ARS Lazarian Graduate Scholarship

Provides graduate students of Armenian descent a scholarship opportunity to further their educational goals.

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

Armenian Relief Society of Eastern USA Inc.

Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Pursing studies at the graduate level (Master's or Doctorate degree) in the field of law, history, political science, international relations, journalism, government, economics, business administration, medicine, public service or a similar field

Graduated from an accredited four year college or university in the U.S.

Must be of Armenian descent

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