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George Floyd Memorial Legal Scholarship Program

Sponsoring Organization:

George Floyd Memorial Legal Foundation

The George Floyd Memorial Foundation has established a Legal Scholarship Program for current law school students, and students entering law school in the Fall following the deadline.

Application Deadline:
July 16

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:

Currently enrolled in an accredited law school within the United States, or entering law school in the Fall

Member of an ethnic or racial minority or demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career

Academic achievement as reflected by an undergraduate or law school cumulative minimum 2.5 GPA

Recipient demonstrates a clear showing of financial need

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Award Maximum:
$1,000
Award Minimum:
$1,000
Location:
No Location Required
Applicant Attributes:
Black
Latinx
Indigenous/Native American
Essay Requirements:
Yes - 501-1000 words (1-2 pages)
Need Based:
Yes
Merit Based:
Yes
Transcript Required:
Yes