Scholarships
The information below is a select, abbreviated list of available scholarships. Please contact LawFinAid@syr.edu for further information on these and other opportunities.
Sponsor: Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C.
Scholarship: Striving Solo Parent Scholarship
Detailed Description: Attorney Bacalis often provides legal services to single parents, and he has come to appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that goes into raising children on your own. Since Fall 2022, Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C. has offered a scholarship of $1,000 each semester to a single parent who is returning to school to pursue a college degree. We hope that the Striving Solo Parent Scholarship allows single parents easier access to higher education.
Requirements: Every application must include the following information: applicant’s contact information, unofficial academic transcript, proof of enrollment, and consent to publish the submitted essay. To apply to our Striving Solo Parent Scholarship, please submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words responding to ONE of the following prompts:
"As a single parent, what do you expect to be the biggest benefits of pursuing a higher education at this time in your life? Before beginning your academic journey, what risks did you consider, and what do you think will be your most daunting challenges? How do you plan to address and overcome those factors?"
OR
"How has your experience as a single parent inspired you to pursue a higher education? What do you hope to teach your child(ren) as you go through this experience? How will obtaining further education benefit you and your family?"
Eligibility: The Daniel R. Bacalis Striving Solo Parent Scholarship was created with the intent to offer financial relief to single parents pursuing a higher education. To be eligible for our award, you must be a single parent, and you must also meet the following criteria:
You will be enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States for the Spring 2024 semester.
You are a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.
You achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in your most recently completed academic semester.
Selection Criteria: Each application will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Applicant provided all necessary materials
Applicant's essay is written professionally and thoughtfully
Applicant's essay demonstrates creativity and originality
Deadline: March 14, 2024
To apply for our scholarship, please follow the instructions and submit all materials by March 14, 2024. Please send all inquiries to scholarship@dbacalis.com.
Amount: $1,000
Sponsor: The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (AG Bell)
Scholarship: The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy
Detailed Description: The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy is for full-time graduate students with a moderate to profound hearing loss who are attending an accredited law school full-time. The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy was established to recognize the late George H. Nofer’s service and generosity to AG Bell and to the fields of law and deafness research and education. Mr. Nofer, who at the time of his death was a retired partner of the law firm of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Philadelphia, was a former member of the AG Bell board of directors.
Eligibility:
You use listening and spoken language as your primary mode of communication.
You have a pre-lingual hearing loss (diagnosed prior to your fourth birthday).
Your hearing loss must be bilateral and in the moderately-severe to profound range.
You have been accepted at or are enrolled in an accredited law school as a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Please return your letter of recommendation and cover sheet in a sealed envelope to the applicant as quickly as possible so that the applicant is not disqualified due to a late or incomplete application. If you prefer, you may mail the cover sheet and recommendation letter directly to AG Bell at 3417 Volta Place NW, Washington, DC 20007. The cover sheet is a required element for recommendations – letters not accompanied by a cover sheet will not be accepted.
Amount: $5,000
Sponsor: Pullan & Young
Scholarship: Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners' Families Scholarship
Detailed Description: Both Corey Young and Tracy Pullan have dedicated a substantial amount of their careers to defending individuals accused of criminal offenses. At Pullan & Young, we understand how devastating these cases can be for the children and loved ones of those who have been accused of crimes, especially when a person ends up getting convicted. The Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses. We believe that every student should have access to an education, regardless of their circumstances, and our goal is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by incarceration in their family. Each semester, Pullan & Young aims to help these students achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student per semester.
Requirements: If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please fill out the digital application toward the bottom of this page in its entirety. Along with the application, each applicant must submit an essay of approximately 500 words answering the following prompt:
"Describe the challenges you have faced as a student with a loved one who has been incarcerated and how you have worked or continue to work to overcome these issues. Furthermore, explain why this scholarship is important to you and how it will make a difference in your life."
The application also requires the following materials:
Proof of enrollment
Student headshot
Consent to publish your essay and share your name and photo upon winning the award
Eligibility:
Applicants must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated
Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university within the United States for the Spring 2024 semester
Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
Deadline: March 18, 2024
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach us by email at scholarships@pullanyoung.com.
Amount: $1,000 Visit scholarship page
Sponsor: Tomeny Best, Injury Lawyers
Scholarship: 2024 Conquering Challenges Scholarship
Detailed Description: As Booker T. Washington said, “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.“ Adversity often strikes unexpectedly throughout our lives, leaving us with physical or emotional setbacks. These hardships can become hard to surmount obstacles but can also be opportunities for growth and change. Sometimes, we must tap into our inner determination to forage ahead despite setbacks.
At Tomeny Best, we understand the immense power that emerges from these moments of struggle as they pave the way for stories of triumph and perseverance. We watch our clients overcome their physical and emotional hardships daily and would love to hear stories from aspiring students as they enter the next chapter of their lives.
Share your journey of overcoming hardship following an injury or setback, whether physical or emotional. How did you navigate this difficult period, and how did this challenge shape who you are today? This scholarship has an award of $1000.
Requirements: The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt:
Share your journey of overcoming hardship following an injury or setback, whether physical or emotional. How did you navigate this tough period, and how did this challenge shape who you are today?
The candidate must submit a resumé listing their professional and academic experiences.
The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school and the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2024 School Year.
Employees of Tomeny Best, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the competition.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must email their complete application (including the essay, resumé, and transcript) to info@tomenybest.com by March 31st, 2024. Any applications sent after this date will not be considered.
Scholarship applications should be emailed with the subject line “Tomeny Best – 2024 Conquering Challenges Scholarship Application.” Please send any questions to info@tomenybest.com as well.
Amount: $1,000
Sponsor: Addair Law
Scholarship: 2024 Public Spirit Scholarship
Detailed Description: At Addair Law , we are passionate about getting involved and supporting community members. We have a strong commitment to serving others and have seen how performing civic duties improves the lives of individuals and the greater community. People are generally inspired to give back to their comm unity for many different reasons and would like to hear from students about what motivates them to give back or be acti ve citizens. That is why we are proud to bring back our Public Spirit Scholarship.
We want to hear from students interested in public welfare and improving their community for this scholarship. We ask applicants to discuss their involvement in their community, any organizations they are involved in, and the academic value they have learned and/or gained from giving back to others. Some examples of civic involvement include but are not limited to voting, volunteering at a local or nonprofit organization, coaching for a community sports league, tutoring, or fundraising for a charity.
Requirements: The candidate must submit a 750 – 1000 word essay response to the prompt: Students should discuss their involvement in their community, any organizations they are involved in, and what they have learned and gained from giving back to others.
The candidate must submit a resumé listing their professional and academic experience.
The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student, or graduate student residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution for the 2024 school year.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Deadline : March 31, 2024
To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must email their full application (including the essay, resumé, and transcript) to info.addairthurston@gmail.com by March 31st, 2024. Any applications sent after this date will not be considered. Scholarship applications should be sent with the subject line “Addair Law- 2024 Public Spirit Scholarship Application.”
Amount: $1,000
Sponsor: Kadzai Law Group, LLC
Scholarship: First Generation College Student Scholarship
Detailed Description: Attorney David Kadzai appreciates the resilience and hard work it takes to become a first-generation college student. The journey of becoming the first person in your family to attend university is often filled with intimidating challenges and difficult circumstances. Attorney Kadzai hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey by offering financial assistance to students. His law firm established Kadzai Law Group, LLC First Generation College Student Scholarship to make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey.
Requirements: to successfully apply for our scholarship, please follow all application instructions carefully. Students can find our application form at the bottom of the page hyperlinked below, where they will be required to submit their contact information and proof of enrollment. In addition, scholarship applicants must also submit a 3- to 5-minute video answering the prompt below that applies to you:
First Time Freshmen: As a first-generation college student, what challenges do you anticipate throughout your pursuit of higher education? How do you think the experience may benefit you?
All Other Applicants: How has being a first-generation college student challenged you? How has the experience made you a better student and person?
Eligibility: To be considered for our scholarship award, you must meet the following requirements:
You must be a first-generation college student
You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the United States
You must be at least 17 years of age
You must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States
Deadline: April 1, 2024
To promptly reach our scholarship team, please send all questions and concerns to scholarships@kadzailawgroup.com.
We highly encourage students to apply well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues. Kadzai Law Group, LLC wishes you the best of luck!
Amount: $2,500
Sponsor: New York Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation (NYIPLEF)
Scholarship: 2024 NYIPLEF Diversity Scholarship
Detailed Description: NYIPLEF’s Diversity Scholarship provides funds to law students from a broad range of backgrounds who will contribute to creating a more diverse student body, currently enrolled in a J.D. at an accredited law school in the New York area (including Connecticut and New Jersey), in good academic standing, and demonstrating intent to engage in the full-time practice of intellectual property law. The scholarship is intended to be used by the law student for tuition and expenses related to attending law school. Scholarship awards are made at the full and sole discretion of NYIPLEF.
Requirements & Eligibility: By submitting an application, a Scholarship Applicant certifies that they meet the following application requirements and are submitting the following supporting documents:
Have the intention to pursue a full-time career in intellectual property law
Currently attending an accredited law school (rising 2L or 3L) in the greater New York area, and in good academic standing
No family relationship to an officer or director of NYIPLEF
Submission of a professional resume including academic highlights, work experience and extracurricular activities
Undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school OFFICIAL transcripts reflecting academic accomplishment
One (1) letter of recommendation
A short (500 word maximum) essay by the applicant that summarizes their interest in intellectual property law and answers the following questions: How would receiving this scholarship impact your ability to complete law school and pursue a career in intellectual property law? Please share any personal experiences where you have encountered adversity and/or demonstrated resilience, and explain how these experiences have shaped your perspective on diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
Essay should identify the applicant’s name, telephone number and e-mail
A written commitment to use scholarship funds solely for tuition and expenses related to attending law school
Possess a desire to contribute and enhance a diverse and inclusive law school and legal community
Deadline: April 5, 2024
Remit completed application via e-mail admin@nyiplef.org
or mail to:
NYIPLEF Executive Office
229 Seventh Street, Suite 202
Garden City, NY 11530
Amount: $10,000
Sponsor: The New York Bar Foundation and The Law Firm, Meyer, Suozzi, English, & Klein, P.C.
Scholarship: Judge Bernard S. Meyer Scholarship
Detailed Description: The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 Judge Bernard S. Meyer Scholarship. Established in 2004 by the law firm, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., the scholarship will be awarded to a law school student who excels in legal writing and advocacy skills. Previous winners of this scholarship have gone on to hold positions at law firms such as Cravath and Cadwalader, and as in-house counsel at organizations including Cancer Genetics, Inc. and NY Arc. An essay that displays excellence in legal writing and advocacy skills must be submitted for consideration of this scholarship.
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to all second-year (2L) students as of spring 2024 semester enrolled in a law school in the State of New York.
Requirements: Your submission must include the following, as three separate PDF documents:
1. Application Form
2. Cover Page
3. Essay - The essay must display excellence in legal writing and advocacy skills and the topic must relate to the law. Motions or Briefs will not be accepted. Papers must be no less than 10 double-spaced pages and no more than 25 double-spaced pages (including footnotes, which may be single-spaced) on an 8 ½ by 11 inch document with one-inch margins. The first page must include the title of the essay. All pages must be numbered. The author’s name must not appear anywhere in the essay. If the essay is prepared for academic credit, it is eligible for submission only if submitted for credit during the current academic year (fall 2023/spring 2024). If the essay was prepared as part of paid legal work outside of law school, it is not eligible for consideration.
Deadline: April 5, 2024
E-mail applications to: Ldorr@tnybf.org Please include ‘Meyer Scholarship” on the subject line.
Amount : $5,000
Sponsor: The Hatton Law Firm PLLC
Scholarship: Aspire Higher Scholarship
Detailed Description: At The Hatton Law Firm PLLC, our team understands the difficulties that many families face and the issues that affect parents as they work to provide for their children’s needs. Our experience representing clients who have suffered serious injuries has given us an appreciation of the sacrifices that parents regularly make to better the lives of their children. We also know the importance of a college education, especially for those who come from low-income households and who are looking to pursue opportunities and improve the lives of themselves and their families. To help people in these situations, we have created The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship, which provides $1,000 each semester to a college student from a low-income family. The deadline to apply for our Spring 2024 scholarship is April 8, 2024.
Requirements: All applicants must submit an essay of 500 words or less answering the following prompt:
"What do you aspire to be? How do you plan to use your college degree to further your career and achieve your life goals?"
Applicants must also submit the following:
Proof of enrollment to an undergraduate or graduate program, which may include an acceptance letter or an official transcript.
A statement of financial need explaining why assistance is necessary to ensure that they can pursue a college education.
Eligibility:
An applicant must be from a low-income family with an annual income of less than $80,000.
An applicant must be at least 17 years old.
An applicant must be enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program.
An applicant must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Selection Criteria: Our scholarship team carefully evaluates each application to ensure that a person has met all eligibility requirements. We will review the submitted essays and select a winner based on the quality of the writing and the demonstrated need for financial assistance.
We will review all applications as soon as possible after they are submitted. We expect to announce a winner within 30 days after the scholarship application deadline.
Deadline: April 8, 2024
Please review the eligibility requirements for our scholarship. If you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact us at scholarship@thehattonlawfirm.com.
Amount: $1,000
Sponsor: Bronx County Bar Association
Scholarship: Honorable Peggy Bernheim Memorial Scholarship and Craig Lensch Memorial Scholarship
Detailed Description: The Bronx County Bar Association is proud to announce that for the academic year commencing September 2023, we will again award the Honorable Peggy Bernheim Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $7,500 and Craig Lensch Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $7,500. These scholarships are available to eligible, deserving first and second year law students, or third year law students expecting to graduate in May 2024 or June 2024 who are domiciled in Bronx County. The scholarships will be presented at our Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at the Marina Del Rey. Recipients MUST attend the Dinner to receive their award.
Requirements: Complete the attached application below. In addition, submit a typewritten statement of not more than 500 words on one of the following topics:
What in your background leads you to believe that you will be a successful lawyer?
What do you see is your role as an attorney?
Eligibility:
First and Second Year Law Students, and Third Year Law Students expecting to graduate in May or June *
First Year Students must Have Completed One Semester of Study to Be Eligible to Apply.
Proof of Enrollment at an ABA accredited school.
Proof that Bronx County is Applicant's Domicile (driver's license, non-driver's i.d., utility bill, etc.)
Selection Criteria: Scholarship Committee shall make its determinations based on a combination of the following criteria:
Academics;
Financial Need;
Writing Sample;
Personal Interview, if requested; and
Law School Transcript
Deadline: April 9, 2024
Amount: $7,500
Application along with official college and law school transcript and writing sample to be filled no later than April 9, 2024, with Bronx County Bar Association at the above address or emailed to Lilym@bronxbar.com.
Sponsor : The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association (NDNY-FCBA)
Scholarship: The Honorable David E. Peebles IP Inn of Court Diversity in Intellectual Property Scholarship Program
Detailed Description: The Honorable David E. Peebles IP Inn of Court Scholarship Program provides up to a $1,000 award to selected scholars currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program at a law school in the Northern District of New York (Albany Law School, Cornell Law School, or Syracuse University College of Law), in good academic standing, and with a demonstrable interest in intellectual property law. The awards are intended to be used for law school tuition and other related expenses. The selected scholars are also offered student memberships to the Honorable David E. Peebles IP Inn of Court until their date of law school graduation.
Requirements: Applicants must also submit the following:
an official law school transcript;
a professional resume, with updated contact information, highlighting intellectual property-related experience and accomplishments; and,
a personal statement (with a maximum of 500 words) that (a) addresses the applicant's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, how this commitment is reflected in the applicant's academic, personal, and/or professional life, and how the applicant will continue to promote diversity in the legal community and (b) describes the applicant's interest in exploring a career in intellectual property law.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program at Albany Law School, Cornell Law School, or Syracuse University College of Law with good academic standing and an anticipated graduation date in 2025 or later; and, demonstrate an interest in and commitment to exploring a career in intellectual property law.
Selection Criteria: After receipt of a complete application, the applicant will be notified by e-mail that the application will be evaluated. The selection process is conducted on a non-rolling basis following the application deadline above. Any selection decisions will be made by Friday, June 28, 2024 and funds will be disbursed to selected scholars prior to the start of the fall semester (recipients will need to provide their social security number to complete disbursement).
Deadline: April 12, 2024
Please submit complete applications, with supporting documentation, to the following e-mail address by Friday, April 12, 2024: PeeblesIP@gmail.com. Please out to the same e-mail address with any questions.
Amount: $1,000
Sponsor : The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)
Scholarship: The LMJ Scholarship
Detailed Description: In 2004, MCCA established the LMJ Scholarship Program and awarded the first scholarships in 2005. The LMJ Scholarship is a diversity pipeline program that seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding law students.
Requirements: Applicants must also submit the following:
an official law school transcript;
a professional resume, with updated contact information, highlighting intellectual property-related experience and accomplishments; and,
a personal statement (with a maximum of 500 words) that (a) addresses the applicant's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, how this commitment is reflected in the applicant's academic, personal, and/or professional life, and how the applicant will continue to promote diversity in the legal community and (b) describes the applicant's interest in exploring a career in intellectual property law.
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to women and diverse students who have:
Been accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in a full-time Juris Doctorate Program (Fall 2024);
An outstanding or promising academic record (an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher);
An interest in corporate law, including an interest in working in a corporate law department and/or law firm;
Demonstrated community service and leadership qualities;
Financial need (must provide the 2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form; and
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
Selection Criteria: An independent selection committee will evaluate the complete applications and select recipients considering:
Financial need
Community involvement
Essay content
Academic achievement and records
Decisions of the selection committees are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given.
Deadline: April 14, 2024
Amount: $10,000
The LMJ Scholarship grants scholarships of $10,000 to students for their first year of law school.
Sponsor: American Bar Association (ABA)
Scholarship: 2024 Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Detailed Description: The mission of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students who are underrepresented in the legal profession to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to ensure that these students have the opportunity to attend law school for three years. While the scholarship is not limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, foreign students studying in the United States are not eligible.
The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school. Although each recipient will not need to reapply for the scholarship in his or her second and third year, the expectation is that the scholarship will be renewed each year if satisfactory performance in law school has been achieved, the student is otherwise eligible, and funding is available.
Requirements: It is important for every applicant to complete all portions of the application and ensure that all required materials, including at least two letters of recommendation, are submitted ahead of the deadline. Financial information for the applicant and his or her parents is required to evaluate the applicant’s financial need.
Eligibility: In addition to whether the applicant is a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession, the applicant’s financial need; personal, family, and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered in selecting the recipients of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarships.
Deadline: April 15, 2024
A committee of ABA members will select the recipients. The decisions of the committee are final.
Amount: $5,000
Sponsor: John H. Fisher, P.C. (The New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, P.C.)
Scholarship: Anthony's Scholarship Living with a Sense of Purpose
Detailed Description: John Fisher is devoted to fighting for the rights of suicide victims and their families. Suicide is the leading cause of preventable death in our country. Sadly, those suffering from depression and mental health illnesses are often neglected or under-treated in our health system. Mr. Fisher is proud to introduce Anthony’s Scholarship, a scholarship created to educate and provide resources to those suffering from suicidal ideation and depression and their families.
This award is aptly named after one of the many victims of suicide, Anthony Banhart. Anthony cared deeply for his family. He was generous, kind and was always there when you needed him. Anthony was taken by police to the hospital’s emergency department after a suicide note was discovered at his home. Family members and members of the police department warned the hospital personnel that Anthony had plans to end his life and desperately needed emergency medical and psychiatric treatment. Anthony never got the treatment he so badly needed. Without seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist, Anthony was released from the emergency department with no follow-up treatment plan and took his own life three days later.
A common myth about suicide malpractice cases is that the patient’s death was inevitable even with proper medical management and counseling. With proper medical and psychiatric treatment, Anthony would likely be alive today.
Accessible mental health care would positively impact susceptible individuals who suffer from suicidal tendencies. Legislation could make health care mandatory for people who need it, profoundly helping them, as well as limiting or regulating access to the firearms which are involved in the leading method of suicide.
Mr. Fisher has established a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to be awarded to a student interested in these issues. Applicants should discuss how legislation addressing U.S. health care and/or access to firearms could help prevent suicide.
Requirements: To be considered for this scholarship, fill out the application form (hyperlinked in the page below) and upload your resume, school transcript, and a 500-1,000 word essay with thoughtful ideas on how legislation can be implemented to lower or decrease the rate of suicide in the United States.* All submission documents must be in a readable format, preferably in PDF.
*Applicants agree to allow John H. Fisher to use all or part of their essays in an effort to promote the Anthony’s Suicide Prevention Scholarship.
If you have any questions, please email jfisherscholarships@gmail.com.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be enrolled in an academic program. This includes current high school seniors and college students with plans to continue their education in the upcoming semester. Applicants must also have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA in school.
Deadline: April 30, 2024
We appreciate your interest in the 2024 Anthony’s Scholarship Living with a Sense of Purpose. The winner will be announced on September 8th in honor of National Suicide Prevention Week.
Amount: $2,000
Sponsor: American Association for Justice's (AAJ) Minority Caucus
Scholarship: Richard D. Hailey Law Student Scholarship
Detailed Description: Each year, AAJ's Minority Caucus awards a $5,000 scholarship to a minority Law Student member entering their first, second, or third year of law school. Additionally, the winner receives a registration and travel stipend to attend the AAJ Annual Convention.
Requirements:: To apply, you must be an AAJ Law Student member (join here), be enrolled in an ABA-approved law school, and submit a complete application package. To submit your application, you will complete the online form and upload the following documents:
A resume
A 500-word personal statement explaining how you meet the criteria (outlined below)
Up to three (3) recommendations from a faculty advisor, trial advocacy professor, dean, AAJ member, or trial lawyer; and
Eligibility: The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best:
Exhibits an interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills
Expresses a desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others
Promotes accountability and safety
Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities
Shows a financial need for the scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Amount: $5,000