Available Scholarships

February

March

March 1, 2012

Finnegan Henderson Diversity Scholarship
For: Minority students who demonstrate a committment to pursiong a career in intellectual property law
Award: $15,000

Provides financial support to qualified minority students who demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in intellectual property law.  Students must have exceptional academic performance at the undergraduate, graduate, and law school level, a degree in life sciences, engineering or computer science, or substantial prior trademark experience, relevant work experience, community service, leadership skills, and special accomplishments.  Scholarship recipient will join the firm as a 2011 summer associate.

http://www.finnegan.com/careers/summerprogram/overview/

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
For: Racial and ethnic minority students interested in law
Award: Twenty (20)- $5,000 Renewable

Intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to the scholarship recipients. Link to application packet is on the right side.

http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/diversity/2012_aba_los_application.doc

American Council of the Blind 2012 Scholarship Application Program
For: Legally blind students
Award: TBA

Candidate must include an autobiographical sketch, a certification of legal blindness, certified transcripts from current school, 2 letters of recommendation from a current instructor, and proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school.
Applications can be sent American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program, Attn: Patricia Castillo, 2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650

http://www.acb.org/scholarship

Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarships (Equity Foundation)
For: Students must be U.S. citizens with strong ties to Oregon
Award: Up to $3,000

Available to law students who are U.S. citizens who have strong ties to Oregon and are committed to equal rights and justice for the LGBT community.

http://www.equityfoundation.org/scholarships
http://www.equityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Application-Form-Shep-Schlrshp-2012.doc

March 2, 2012

March 16, 2012 

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Scholarship
For: Must be a Jewish, legal resident of LA county planning to attend a full-time accredited public or private college
Award: total of $400,000 to 160 recipients

Students must be Jewish, legal U.S. citizen/green card holder, plan to attend an accredited public/private college, university, or vocational school in the U.S. Must enroll full time (Minimum 12 credits per term), have a minimum 2.7 GPA, and be a permanent legal resident of Los Angeles County .

http://jvsla.org/programs-services/jvs-scholarship-fund

March 19, 2012

Fran Kandel Public Interest Grant (Due to Finacial Aid by 5:00PM)
For: Law students that make governmental/service agencies more accessible/responsible to thos whose needs are not adequately met.
Award: Up to $5,000

The "Grant" will fund one or two projects to be completed during the summer of 2011. The Foundation will make grants to law students for projects that make governmental and service agencies more accessible and responsible to individuals or groups whose needs are not adequately met.

http://www.wlala.org/associations/7625/files/2011-2012%20Public%20Interest%20Grant.pdf


March 23, 2012

AmeriCorps Education Award
For: Law students whin the Equal Justice Works Summer Corps program
Award: $1,175
 
Law Students who have dedicated at least 300 hours of their summer to a legal project at a qualifying public itnerest organization will be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the Summer Corps Program.

March 25, 2011

April

April 1, 2012

Susan J. Ferrell scholarship
For: Law Students interested in Native American legal issues
Award: 1 Fully-Funded Tuition Scholarship

Applicantse should demonstrate an interest in and contribution to Native American legal issues by an application letter. There is no application form. Please include name, address, and day/evening telephone numbers in your letter. Applicants must be students at an accredited law school in the U.S., its territories, or Canada.

Applications must be submitted t
The Sovereignty Symposium
Attn: Ferrell Scholarship Committee
Oklahoma Judicial Center, Suite 1
2100 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105

The Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship
For: 2L Students who are residents of Berks County, Pennsylvania that are atteding an accredited law schools
Award: $3,000

The Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Award is presented annually at the Berks County Bar Association Law day event. It is given to help fund a deserving Berk's County, Pennsylvania, resident embarking on his or her second year at an accredited law school.

http://www.bccf.org/pages/forms_new/Foxapplication.html

The Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP Diversity in Law Scholarship
For: 1L, is a member of an underrepresented group in law, demonstrate commitment to diversity
Award: $30,000- First 1/2 paying for second year of law school and second 1/2 paying for the third year of law school 

Applicants must be a first-year law student and must either (1) be a member of a diverse group (broadley defined to include race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical disability or economic/educational disadvantage) that is historically underrepresented in the private practice of law; or (2) demonstrate a long-standing commitment to diversity that will be furthered by award of the scholarship.

http://www.zelle.com/news-updates-121.html


The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
John L. Carey Scholarships
For: Students intending to pursure CPA certification. Must be a U.S. citizen
Award: $5,000 Renewable

Applicants must express the intention to pursue a CPA certificate. The scholarship will be awarded contingent upon the applicant's acceptance into a graduate program. Students who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible for the scholarship. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.

http://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx


Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship
For: Berks County resident 2L Must demonstrate financial need
Award: $3,000

Established by Helen and Richard Fox and Friends to honor the memory of their son who, as a proud member of the Berks County Bar Association, served as a young attorney in the Public Defender’s Office.  Available to Berks County resident law students who are entering their second year, demonstrate financial need.

http://www.bccf.org/pages/forms/Foxapplication.html


Susan J. Ferrell Scholarship
For: Law students
Award:

Applicants need to submit a 500 word essay on an assigned topic.  The scholarship amount covers traveling and living costs for a three day conference in Oklahoma.

http://www.oscn.net/sovereignty/scholarships.aspx 


Japanese American Citizens League
National Scholarship and Awards Program
For: Students of Japanese ancestry, exhibit financial need, and are a member of the Japanese Americans Citizens League
Award: Varies

Applicants must be of Japanese ancestry, exhibit financial need, and be a member of the Japanese Americans Citizens League.

Japanese Americans Citizens League
ATTN: Scholarships JACL National Headquarters
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco , CA 94115
415) 921-5225

www.jacl.org/edu/scholar.htm


Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
For: Students who are actively working for peace and justice. Must be living in U.S
Award: Up to $10,000

Need-based grants to students at the college and graduate level, who are actively working for peace and justice. Must be living in the U.S. Grantees also must receive credits for the time period covered by their grant.

http://www.davisputter.org/apply.html


Annual Iranian American Bar Association Scholarship
For: Must be a Law student of Iranian heritage/committed to the advancement of the IABA and Iranian American community
Award: 1 or 2 scholarships awarded each year: approximately $2000 each

Applicants must be of Iranian Heritage or committed to the advancement of the Iranian American community and IABA's mission, enrolled in an accredited law school in the US, in the position to accept the scholarship in the school year for which it is being awarded, and be a full time student.

www.iaba.us.

April 5, 2011

Black Women Lawyers Scholarship/ Bar Grant Application
For: Students who will be practicing law in the SoCal area
Award: TBD

Applicants must be second or third year law students. Applicants should expect to practice law in the Southern California area. Award is based on financial need, community service, academic achievement and legal writing ability.

http://www.swlaw.edu/pdfs/finaid/outsidescholarships/fa_blackwomen_ss.pdf

April 6, 2011

Orange County Women Lawyers Association Diversity Bar Exam Stipend
For: Must be of a minority ethnic background 
Award: $1,000 stipend

Applicants must submit the application with a completed school certification or a certified transcript, a resume, and a 500 word essay describing yourself and minority ethnic background; discussing your achievements or contributions in scholarship, to community service, advancement of diversity or diversity issues, financial need, and connection to Orange County.

http://www.ocwla.org/Law_Students.html 


Federal Circuit Bar Association (Submission to Law Financial Aid Office by April 10th)


Giles Sutherlan Rich Scholarship


Howard T. Markey Memorial Scholarship


Helen W. Nies Scholarship Rules
For: students who demonstrate financial need and academic promise
Awards: $10,000 each 

Awarded in memory of Giles S. Rich, Circuit Judge, Howard T. Markey and in memory of Helen W. Nies.  Applicant must demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and complete written submission of no more than one page setting out applicant’s financial need and interests in particular areas of law, any qualifications for the award considered relevant by the applicant, and submit transcripts and one page curriculum vitae.  Five applicants from each school accepted.

http://www.memberconnections.com/olc/pub/LVFC/cpages/misc/scholar.jsp


April 20, 2012

Energy and Mineral Law Foundation Scholarship
For: Law students who demonstrate an interest in the study of natural resources and energy or mineral law.
Awards: $30,000

Awarded to law students who demonstrate an interest in the study of natural resources and energy/mineral law. recipients will be chosen based on academic ability, leadership ability, financial need, and their potential to make a significant contribution in the field of energy, mineral, and natural resources law.

http://www.emlf.org/Content/scholarship.aspx

April 30, 2011

Kern County Women Lawyers Public Benefit Fund Scholarship
For: Residents of Kern County, Financial Need, Interested in Woman's Issues
Award: $250-$3,000

Applicants must have ties to Kern County, have financial need and/or hardship and have good academic standing and scholarship. Candidates should also have interests and experiences concerning issues facing the profession and, in particular, those issues important to women.

2011 Application


ABA YLD Scholarship Program
For: Young lawyer (graduates) wishing to attend Fall Conference
Award: Scholars will receive partial fundign to attend the Fall Conference, ABA Midyear Meeting and Spring Conference: round-trip airfare up to $350; $20 ground transportation; and $100 per diem (for two days)

Applicants must be a "young lawyer," which is defined as any licensed attorney who is under the age of thirty-six or who has been licensed for no more than five years at the start of the scholarship year. Applicants must also be an ABA member and must be present at all three funded conferences.

http://www.abanet.org/yld/scholarships/     

May

May 1, 2011

World Conference on Nonsmoker's Rights
For: Law Students
Award: Thirty (30)- $1,000 awards, One (1)- $5,000 award

Open to law students.  Students should submit a 1000 word summary of a proposal for legal action to protect nonsmokers' rights. 

www.nosmokingcontest.org

May 6, 2011

The Biunno Scholarship for Law Students with Disabilities
For: Disabled students, Resident of New Jersey

Applicant must demonstrate a present and permanent physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual. Medical documentation establishing the nature and extent of the disability will be rerquired. Applicant must be a resident of New Jersey and preference will be given to residents of Essex County. Applicant must have attained a 3.0 GPA.

2011 Application

May 7, 2012

Ed Edmondson Scholarship
For: Law students who demonstrate an interest in Native American law issues
Award: 100 Tuition-Fee Waiver Scholarships

Applicants myst demonstrate an interest in and dedication to Native American law issues and the need for a scholarship in a  letter of application. there is no formal application form.

Applications must be submitted to:
The Sovereignty Symposium
Atten: Ed Edmondson Scholarship Committee
Oklahoma Judicial Center, Suite 1
2100 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105

May 15, 2011

Chapman Law Alumni Book Scholarship
For: Incoming 1L's, Demonstrated financial need
Award: $500

Award is designed to cover books and supplies and will not affect any merit scholarship. Vouchers will be available to use in the Chapman University Bookstore only.

2011 Application 

May 27, 2011

Frank H. Lang Merit Scholarship
For: New JD or 1L, Attended High School in qualifying county
Award: $1,000

Applicants must be presently in their first year of law school or applying for admission to law school. The applicant must have graduated from a high school in one of the following Califormia counites: Kern, Tulare, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Tuolumne, or Calaveras. The award is based soley on merit, not need.

2011 Application

May 31, 2011

Richard D. Hailey Scholarship (American Association for Justice)
For: 1L, 2L, 3L Trial Advocacy, Qualifying Minority
Award: Up to six (6) $1,000

Open to all 1L, 2L, and 3L African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American, Native American, and Bi-Racial AAJ Law Student members. Applicants must exhibit an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy; express desire to represent victims; demonstrate a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities; and show financial need.

http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/1739.htm


Trial Advocacy Scholarship (American Association for Justice)
For: 2L, 3L Trial Advocacy, Financial Need
Award: $2,500

Open to all 2L, and 3L Students who are LLJ Law Student Members. Applicants must exhibit an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy; demonstrate a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and show financial need.

http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/1741.htm


AAJ Leesfield Scholarship (American Association for Justice)
For: 1L, 2L, Interested in attending conference
Award: $2,500

Open to first and second year AAJ Law Student Members who demonstrate a commitment to preserving the civil justice system.  Awarded to a law student for attendance at AAJ's 2011 Annual Convention in New York, NY July 9-13.

http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/1742.htm


Mike Eidson Scholarship (American Association for Justice)
For: 3L or 4L Female, Committment to Career as Trial Lawyer
Award: $5,000

Awarded annually to a rising 3L or 4L female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.

http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/8514.htm


MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program
For: Incoming 1L's; Full-time
Award: $10,000

Applicant must have an interest in corporate law, including an interst in working in a corporate law department/firm, must an interest in diversity, must be financially disadvantaged, must demonstrate community service and leadership qualities. Applicant must also have earned an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

http://mcca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=483&parentID=477

June

June 1, 2011

American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship
For:  American Indians and Alaska Natives graduate students
Award: Between $1,000 and $5,000 each year

Applicant must be pursuing a master, doctoral, or professional degree as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. institution, must demonstrate financial need, and must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska native group, or possess one fourth degree federally recognized indian blood.

www.aigcs.org