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Agnes B. McGirth Scholarship

Sponsoring Organization:

Black Women Lawyers Association (BWLA) of Greater Chicago

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

Application Deadline:
March 15

Some application deadlines have not yet been announced. In those cases, the dates posted are based on the scholarship provider’s most recent information. Please confirm each deadline via the provider’s website.

Eligibility Requirements:

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

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

Demonstrate unmet financial need

Location Description:

Sponsored by the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Award Minimum:
$1,000
Location:
No Location Required
Illinois
Applicant Attributes:
Black
Women
Interest Area:
Community Service
Diversity & Inclusion
Essay Requirements:
Yes - 501-1000 words (1-2 pages)
Need Based:
Yes
Merit Based:
No
Transcript Required:
Yes