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Please note that this is not a complete list. There may be other scholarships available that are not listedon this site.

General Law Scholarships

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trial Advocacy ScholarshipThis scholarship is open to all second and third-year AAJ Law Student Members. Successful applicantsmust demonstrate a commitment to AAJ and a dedication to its mission through extensive involvementin AAJ student chapter activities. They must also express a desire to represent victims, exhibit aninterest and proficiency and skills in trial advocacy, and show a financial need for the scholarship.Applicants must submit a short essay on how they meet the criteria and a recommendation from afaculty advisor, trial advocacy professor, dean, AAJ member, or trial lawyer.

Deadline: TBD (AAJ will begin accepting applications in February)Award: $3,000Phone: 202-684-9563Email: education@justice.orgWebsite: https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/professional-recognition-awards-scholarship/scholarships

Appleman Law Firm Criminal Defense Law Scholarship

This scholarship is available to students attending an accredited law school. It is designed to supportthose who have managed to turn their lives around and made better choices after a conviction.Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1) Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 2) Have acriminal record (this information to be held in confidence), 3) Be enrolled or accepted to an accreditedlaw school in the United States, and 4) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. As one of the

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law school in the United States, and 4) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. As one of theapplication requirements, applicants must submit an essay describing their crime, punishment, and howthey have changed or overcame their past and what they intend to do in the future as an attorney.

Deadline: May 31Award: $1,000Website: http://aacriminallaw.com/press-media/2014-appelman-law-firm-criminal-defense-law-scholarship

AAJ Leesfield Law Student ScholarshipSponsored by Ira Leesfield and AAJ, this scholarship has been established to subsidize a law student’sattendance at AAJ’s Annual Convention. This scholarship is available to first and second year AAJ LawStudent Members.

Deadline: TBD (AAJ will begin accepting applications in February)Award: $2,500Phone: 202-684-9563Email: education@justice.orgWebsite: https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/professional-recognition-awards-scholarship/scholarships

Attorney-CPA FoundationThe foundation awards these scholarships to selected students who have completed the second year oflaw school and who show a commitment to the accounting profession as evidenced by a CPAcertificate. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance. The scholarships are forone year only. Application is available online. The foundation also holds essay contests with a GrandPrize of $2,500.

Deadline: Postmarked by April 30Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships, four $500 scholarships and four $250 scholarshipsContact: The Attorney-CPA Foundation3921 Old Lee Highway, Suite 71 A

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3921 Old Lee Highway, Suite 71 AFairfax, Virginia 22030Phone: 888-ATTY-CPAFax: 703-352-8073Website: www.attorney-cpa.com/

Auto Accident Law Firm Survivor Scholarship

From Appel Law Firm LLP, a Bay Area injury practice, this scholarship is to be awarded to a U.S. citizen orpermanent resident, who has sustained injuries from a car or truck accident or been affected bysomeone else’s accident. Graduate and Law School students are encouraged to apply. Applicants mustbe enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States and must have a cumulativeGPA of 3.00 or higher.

Deadline: July 31Award: $1,000Website: http://www.appellawyer.com/scholarship/

Avvo Scholarship Program

This scholarship program was created to help inspire future generations of lawyers to innovate andimpact change in the industry and our local communities. The program consists of two annualscholarships; one for JD Law Students and one for Undergraduate & Pre-Law Students, each with their ownawards.

Deadline: January 1Award: $10,000 for JD Law StudentsWebsite: http://scholarships.avvo.com/

Barry Davis Attorney at Law Scholarship

Established by Barry Davis, a Eugene attorney and awarded to law students with financial need who areregistered full time. The scholarship strives to provide educational opportunities for future lawyers and

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students who are also actively engaged in making their community a better place.

Deadline: July 16, 2015Award: $500Website: http://barrydavislaw.com/scholarship/

Baumgartner Law Firm – Law Student Scholarship

The Baumgartner Law Firm offers an annual scholarship to one law school student per year based onfinancial need and commitment to helping others. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited lawschool in the U.S. Those not yet accepted to law school may apply but the scholarship will only beawarded to someone accepted and enrolled at an accredited law school at the time of scholarshipselection.

Deadline: August 31, 2015Award: $3,000Contact: giving@baumgartnerlawyers.comWebsite: https://baumgartnerlawyers.com/baumgartner-law-firm-scholarship-application/

Borowitz & Clark Law School Scholarship

This scholarship is for a law student who plans to practice in the fields of bankruptcy or consumer law.To be eligible, applicants must maintain at least a 3.3 GPA at an accredited law school and be able todemonstrate an interest in bankruptcy or consumer law. To be considered, applicants are required tosubmit an application detailing course of study and law school transcripts.

Deadline: November 15, 2014Award: $2,500Website: http://www.borowitzclark.com/#sthash.oUoTkhnE.dpuf

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Brown PC National Law Scholarships

In an effort to give back, Brown PC is offering four distinct scholarships to second and third year U.S.law students who demonstrate interest in tax law, business law, criminal law or intellectual propertylaw. The awards will be paid directly to the student, and can be used for any expenses related to legaleducation, including but not limited to tuition, room, board, books, bar review courses, or commutingexpenses.

Deadline: December 12, 2014Award: $500 eachContact: heather.kemp@brownpc.comWebsite and Application:

>Tax Law: http://www.browntax.com/National-Tax-Scholarship.shtml;

>Business Law: http://www.brownbusinesslaw.com/National-Business-Law-Scholarship.shtml

>Criminal Law: http://www.brownwhitecollar.com/National-Criminal-Law-Scholarship.shtml

>Intellectual Property Law: http://www.brown-iplaw.com/National-Intellectual-Property-Law-Scholarship.shtml

California Bar Foundation’s Diversity in the Public Interest- Bar Exam Scholarship

This scholarship supports bar exam expenses for recent and soon-to-be California law schoolgraduates, who have diverse backgrounds and plan to pursue public interest careers. Diversity includesa broad array of backgrounds and life experiences, including students from groups or with skills orattributes that are underrepresented in the legal profession, and specifically including students fromsocially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Deadline: February 11, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.Award: Bar/Bri Bar Exam Review Courses (valued at more than $4,000) and cash awardsContact: scholarships@calbarfoundation.orgWebsite: http://www.calbarfoundation.org/public-interest-scholarship.html

California Teachers Association ScholarshipsThe California Teachers Association (CTA) offers two scholarship programs. Online applications areusually available in mid-October and recipients are announced in June of each year. 1) CTA Scholarship for Dependent Children—35 $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually todependent children of active, retired or deceased members of CTA. Applicant must be claimed asdependent status on current year’s IRS tax forms.2) CTA Scholarship for Members—five $3,000 scholarships are awarded annually to active CTAmembers, including members working on an emergency credential.

Deadline: Usually early FebruaryAwards: $3,000 – $5000 as noted aboveContact: CTA Human Rights DepartmentPO Box 921Burlingame, CA 94011-0921Phone: 650-552-5446Email: scholarships@cta.orgWebsite: http://www.cta.org/en/About-CTA/CTA-Foundation/Scholarships.aspx

CollegeClasses.com ScholarshipsCollegeClasses.com offers several $500 scholarship awards to students who are currently enrolled orapplying for enrollment at an accredited college or university. Scholarships that best fit continuing andentering law students are “Breaking Down the Barrier” and the Law and Justice Scholarship Award.

Deadline: May 1Award: $500

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Website: http://www.collegeclasses.com/scholarships/

Debt Relief Legal Clinic Scholarship

Debt Relief Legal Clinic, a bankruptcy law firm based in San Diego, is giving back to the community bysupporting an aspiring lawyer. To be considered for the scholarship, the applicant should be a 2L or 3Llaw student, U.S. citizen, California resident, must have completed at least 2 semesters of law school andmust have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.3.

Deadline: November 15Award: $1,000Website: www.sandiegodebtclinic.com

Earl Warren Scholarship

The scholarship opportunity from the NCAAP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) is awardedannually to rising law students whose commitment to social justice reveals outstanding potential fortraining as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Preference is generally given to law studentsentering their first year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school. Eligibility requirements are: U.S. Citizen; college graduate or enrolled in final year of college/university; record of academicachievement; demonstrated and an ongoing commitment to racial justice. In addition to financialassistance, Earl Warren scholars are given two unique opportunities: (1) an LDF internship, externship,or guided research project-competitive positions that are sought out by dozens of students every year,and (2) an invitation to LDF’s Civil Rights Training Institute, an invitation-only annual civil rightsconference that brings together civil rights advocates, scholars, and attorneys to discuss strategies andto network.

Deadline: June 30,2015Award: $10,000 per year for three years (as long as scholars remain in good academic standing)Contact: scholarships@naacpldf.org or 212-965-2225Website: http://www.naacpldf.org/earl-warren-scholarships

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EB-5 Visa Awareness Scholarship

EB5Investors.com unveiled the first annual EB-5 Visa Awareness Scholarship in 2013. The scholarshipwas founded to raise awareness about the EB-5 visa program among our nation’s future attorneys, whilesupporting law students in their educational pursuits. Participating in the EB-5 Visa AwarenessScholarship offers the opportunity to learn about an exciting section of immigration law, to networkwith an immigration attorney working in the field, and to be featured on the premier online communityof EB-5 professionals. Recipients of the scholarship will also be considered for future writingopportunities at EB5Investors.com.

After receiving resumes the chosen students will be assigned an EB-5 related topic, be put in touch with arelevant EB-5 professional, and will be expected to submit a 350-500 word essay on their assigned topic afterspeaking with the professional.

Deadline: variesAward (5 total): $300 each and featured on EB5Investors.comContact: David Khim at dkhim@eb5investors.comWeb site: www.EB5Investors.com

Everest Nutrition ScholarshipEverest Nutrition awards a Krill Oil – Educate your Heart $1,000 scholarship to two students pursuingfurther education beyond a high school level. Student must meet the following criteria:

1. Currently enrolled in Fall 2013 term at any college, university, trade or technical school within the

United States.

2. Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent

3. Must be 16 years of age or older

4. Must be American or Canadian citizen or hold a valid student visa

5. Must submit an essay written around one of these questions;

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i) How has the importance of heart health impacted you, your family, or your community?

ii) How can an individual change his or her lifestyle to promote a healthy heart and holistic well-being?

Essay must meet following ctiteria:

1. Include a title

2. Have a minimum of 500 words, maximum of 1,000 words

3. Proper citation of any and all research material used

Deadline: Friday, July 5th, 2013Award: Two $1,000 scholarshipsWebsite: krilloil.com/krill-oil-scholarship/

Farzad Family Law Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity for law students is from Farzad Family Law, APC. One winner is selectedannually based on merit. Students are to write a 2,500 to 4,500 word essay on a yearly topic outlined onthe firm’s website.

Deadline: December 15Award: $3,000Website: http://farzadlaw.com/farzad-family-law-scholarship/

Federal Circuit Bar AssociationThe Federal Circuit Bar Assocication awards a $10,000 scholarship in the memory of Giles S. Rich,Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, to a law student showing financialneed and demonstrated academic promise. The Association also annually awards other scholarshipsbased primarily of financial need in the memory of William Bullinger, a respected practitioner. Selectionof the awards is based primarily on a written submission of no more than one page setting out the

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applicant’s financial need, any interests in particular areas of the law, and any qualifications for theaward considered relevant by the applicant. The submission should also include the applicant’s collegeand law school transcripts and a one page curriculum vitae. Applicants must be nominated by their lawschool for the awards. Law Schools may nominate up to five candidates for consideration.

Deadline: April 28Award: $10,000 Giles S. Rich Scholarship Amount Varies for the William Bullinger Scholarships

Contact: Stephen L Peterson, Past President The Federal Circuit Bar Association c/o Finnegan, Henderson,Farabow, Garrett, & Dunner 901 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001-4413

Finlandia Foundation Trust ScholarshipThe scholarship is awarded to Finnish citizens currently enrolled in an ABA-approved U.S. law school.Application available online.

Deadline: February 1Award: $500 to $3,000

Contact: Alvar Kauti, Scholarship Committee Chair75-795 Armour WayPalm Desert, CA 92211

Website: www.finlandiafoundation.org/

Fisher and Talwar Legal Inspiration Scholarship

This scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in law, including those workingtowards their Juris Doctorate in any concentration of the law. To be eligible, students must be a U.S.

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citizen and a full-time student who is current attending (or planning to attend full-time) an accreditedinstitution of higher education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Deadline: December 1, 2014Award: $1,000Website: http://www.ftpersonalinjurylawyers.com/scholarship

Harry A. Blackmun ScholarshipRecipients will be chosen based on several factors, including academic achievement, financial need andpotential for making a contribution to society and the legal profession. Preference will be given toapplicants with a significant tie to Justice Blackmun’s home state of Minnesota.

Deadline: June 1Award: VariableContact: Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship Foundation Inc.

Attn: Jeanette Kelch118 W. Mulberry StreetBaltimore, MD 21201-3600Phone: 410-685-3813 Fax: 410 685 0203Email: jak@mcdgr.com

Harvey Fellows ProgramThe program seeks to encourage Christian graduate students to integrate their faith and vocation andpursue leadership positions in strategic fields where Christians tend to be underrepresented. Programdetails, application procedures, and application forms are available online.

Deadline: August 1 – November 1Award: $14,000 stipend (renewable)Contact: Harvey Fellows Program

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Mustard Seed Foundation3330 Washington Blvd., Ste. 100Arlington, VA 22201Phone: 703-524-5620 Fax: 703-524-5643

Website: www.msfdn.org/

Humane Studies FellowshipsApplications will be considered from full-time graduate or undergraduate students who have clearlydemonstrated interest in the classical libertal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and marketeconomies, and are interested in applying the principles of this tradition in their work. Program detailsand application forms are available online.

Deadline: December 31Award: $2,000- $12,000Contact: Institute for Humane Studies

George Mason University3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 440Arlington, VA 22201Phone: 800-697-8799 Email: ihs@gmu.edu

Website: www.TheIHS.org/hsf

Icing on the Ring Triumph Over Breast Cancer Scholarship

This scholarship is open to an achievement-oriented student who is currently fighting breast cancer, isin remission or has beaten breast cancer. To be eligible, applicants must either be currently enrolled inan accredited university or have been accepted to an accredited university. Additionally, applicants

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must have a minimum 2.8 GPA. The scholarship is offered by Icing on the Ring, a jeweler specializing inengagement and wedding rings. Honored to have been included in so many individuals’ happiestmoments, the jeweler wants to help more people reach life’s other important milestones, such as collegegraduation or starting a career and achieving success.

Deadline: July 31 for Fall Semester and November 30 for Spring SemesterAward: $1,000Website: http://www.icingonthering.com/triumph-over-breast-cancer-scholarship/

Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart ScholarshipEverest Nutrition, a leader in providing superior quality nutraceutical supplements across NorthAmerica, is pleased to announce its ‘Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart’ scholarship.

Everest Nutrition will be giving $1,000 to two students, pursuing further education beyond a high schoollevel, as part of the ‘Krill Oil – Educate Your Hear’ program!

Criteria:1) Any student currently enrolled in the Fall 2013 term at any college, university, trade or technicalschool within the U.S. or Canada.2) Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.03) Submit an essay (topics for essay available on the Krill Oil website)

Deadline: July 5Award: $1,000Website: http://krilloil.com/krill-oil-scholarship/

Ladah Law Firm, PLLC Injury Scholarship

This scholarship is open to applicants nationwide who are attending law school. The award is intendedto help future lawyers who are affected by an injury or accident. Applicants must have a minimum GPAof 3.0.

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Deadline: May 31, 2015Award: $2,000Website: http://www.ladahlaw.com/injury-scholarship

Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team Law School Scholarship

The Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team awards several academic scholarships to students, includingone for a law student. Applicants must either be applying to law school for enrollment the followingyear or currently be enrolled in law school and will continue to be enrolled in law school through thefollowing academic year.

Deadline: December 1Award: $1,000Website: http://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/

Latham Diversity Scholars ProgramLatham & Watkins Diversity Scholars program, is designed to increase the number of diverse attorneyswho want to pursue careers in global law firms. The firm awards four second year law students a$10,000 non-renewable scholarship each for use during their third year of law school. Factorsconsidered in choosing the Diversity Scholars include academic and leadership achievements, lifeexperiences and challenges, and a desire to practice at a global law firm and contribute to its diversityobjectives. Candidates are asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and officialor unofficial law school transcript. Application download: www.lw.com/diversity

Deadline: September 15Contact: Megan St.Clair- Public Relations Coordinator

Latham & Watkins LLP505 Montgomery Street, Suite 2000San Francisco, CA 94111-2562

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Phone: 415-395-8873 Fax: 415-395-8095Email: megan.stclair@lw.com

Website: www.lw.com/

Look Twice, Save a Life Scholarship

InsuranceProviders.com offers a scholarship promoting motorcycle safety among students. Thescholarship is open to any student who is currently attending or planning to attend college or someform of higher education. It will be awarded on an annual basis for the spring semester.

Deadline: December 1Award: $1,000Website: http://www.insuranceproviders.com/look-twice-save-a-life-scholarship

Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies

This scholarship seeks to recognize and support the efforts of graduate and/or law students dedicatedto improving the lives of workers. It was created by Major League baseball players, through the MajorLeague Baseball Players Trust, honoring the life of former MLBPA Executive Director Michael Weiner. He was passionate about protecting workers’ rights and spent nearly his entire professional career withthe MLBPA working in support of the Players. Eligible candidates must meet a combination of criteria asfollows: a strong academic record; demonstrated commitment to the labor movement; a strongrecommendation from an academic or labor/workers’ rights practitioner; strong written and oralcommunication skills. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate financial need through theFree Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) scores or otherwise. Up to five winners will be selectedannually.

Deadline: November 10, 2014Award: $10,000 each

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Website: http://playerstrust.org/programs/michael-weiner-scholarship-labor-studies/

Miller Law Scholarship for Older Students

This scholarship from Miller Law Offices supports older students who are trying to improve their skillsand self-sufficiency by going back to school. Applicants must be over the age of 50; enrolled at anaccredited technical school, college, or university in the U.S.; maintain a cumulative Grade PointAverage (GPA) of at least 3.0. Applicants must write an essay as specified in the applicationinstructions. Five finalists will be chosen and their essays posted on the firm’s web site. The twofinalist’s essays with the most social support (tweets, likes, shares, +1’s) will receive the scholarship.

Deadline: January 1Award: $1,000 eachWebsite: http://www.philliphmiller.com/scholarship/

The O’Connor, Runckel & O’Malley Law Scholarship

This scholarship is open to full-time law students who are U.S. Citizens with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants not yet accepted to law school may still apply but the scholarship will not be releasedwithout proof of acceptance and enrollment.

Deadline: July 15, 2015Award: $1,000Contact: scholarship@orolawfirm.comWebsite: http://www.orolawfirm.com/law-school-scholarship.html

Otto M. Stanfield Legal ScholarshipThis scholarship is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalistsstudying the field of law. Criteria for recipients include an active relationship with UnitarianUniversalism, financial need, and enrollment in an accredited institution. The recipient will be a personwhom the committee believes will promote Unitarian Universalist values in the larger world. Application

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available online.

Deadline: February 15Award: VariableContact: Stanfield Law Scholarship

c/o Unitarian Universalist Funding ProgramP.O. Box 1149Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Phone: 617-971-9600 Email: uufp@aol.com

Website: www.uua.org/awards/otto.html

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New AmericansThese fellowships are awarded for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. A NewAmerican is an individual who holds a green card or has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen or is the childof two parents who are both naturalized citizens. To be eligible a student must not be older than 30 asof November 1, 2005. A successful candidate will give evidence of at least two of the following threeattributes:

1) creativity, originality and initiative demonstrated in any area of his/her life;2) a commitment to and capacity for accomplishment, demonstrated through activity that has requireddrive and sustained effort; and3) a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.Applications are available online.

Deadline: November 1Award: Maintenance grant of $20,000 (paid in 2 installments) and Tuition GrantContact: Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

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400 W. 59th StreetNew York, NY 10019Phone: 212-547-6926 Fax: 212-548-4623Email: pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org

Website: www.pdsoros.org/

The Reeves Law Group Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to future law students in their senior undergraduate year and to studentscurrently enrolled in law school. Requirements include submitting a 750-1000 words essay (orPowerPoint or Prezi presentation) on a topic as specified in the application instructions. Thescholarship intends to support a future lawyer who has a dream to make a significant contribution tosociety through the legal field. Such a contribution may be to help an institution, a specific group, or thepublic at large.

Deadline: December 15, 2015Award: $2,500Contact: scholarship@robertreeveslaw.comWebsite: http://www.robertreeveslaw.com/scholarship/

Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest

The Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay contest serves to provide law students the opportunity toinvestigate and offer solutions to the multitude of injustices inflicted on the environment. Any studentcurrenty enrolled in an accredited American law school may submit a legal essay for the competition.

The author of the winning essay receives a $5,000 Cash Prize; recognition in the Public Justicenewsletter and on the website; publication of the essay in the Vermont Law School’s online Journal ofEnvironmental Law; and a free Public Justice Foundation membership for the Contest Year. Any student

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currently enrolled in an accredited American law school may enroll in the contest. Each entry must besubmitted through a faculty adviser.

Deadline: Students must submit an Intent to Enter form by January 30th of the Contest YearAward: The author of the winning essay receives a $5,000 Cash Prize; recognition in the PublicJustice newsletter and on the website; publication of the essay in the Vermont Law School’s onlineJournal of Environmental Law; and a free Public Justice Foundation membership for the ContestYear.Contact: Cassandra GoingsPhone: (202) 797-8600, Ext. 244Email: cgoings@publicjustice.netWebsite: www.publicjustice.net/What-We-Do/Awards/Law-School-Essay-Contest.aspx

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Law School Scholarship Essay Contest

This scholarship is open to all students 18 years of age or older at an American Bar Associationapproved institution. Law school students who enter the contest will write one essay, according to theinstructions on the web site.

Deadline: June 9Award: Varies ($100 to $2,500)Web site: http://www.salvilaw.com/law-school-scholarship-essay-contest/#axzz31jhyjopo

The Sanders Firm Scholarship Award

The Sanders Firm, a personal injury law firm in Mineola, NY, is proud to recognize students committedto supporting their local communities by volunteering their time in furtherance of the issues that mattermost to them.

All scholarship candidates must be:

> Accepted, or enrolled in a 4- year college or university program, OR

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> Accepted, or enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

> AND have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA at their current educational institution

Deadline: June 30, 2015Award: $1,000Contact: lwidelec@thesandersfirm.comWebsite: http://thesandersfirm.com/scholarship/

SeiferFlatow Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a J.D. student with a demonstrable interest personal injury law.Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a full-time J.D. student.

Deadline: May 1, 2015Award: $2,500Website: http://www.seiferflatowlaw.com/

Serbian Bar Association of America ScholarshipThe Serbian Bar Association of American (SBAA) awards scholarships to law students who are ofSerbian birth or ancestry. Applicants must submit a typed essay of no more than 250 words detailinghow they plan to use their legal education within the Serbian American community and submit acertified copy of their law school transcript. Applications can be download from their website.

Deadline: October 10Award: 4 scholarships ranging from $500 to $2000Contact: Kelly Pavich260 Maple StreetBeecher, IL 60401Email: KellyPavich@yahoo.comWebsite: www.serbbar.org/

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Steinger, Iscoe, & Greene Law Scholarship for Child Advocates

This scholarship is offered semi-annually by the law firm of Steinger, Iscoe & Greene, which dedicates alarge part of its practice to helping families who have faced child abuse in any form. The scholarship isopen to 1) law students who have personally worked to protect children’s rights or stop child abuseeither as a volunteer, counselor, in professional work or by legal means OR 2) law students who areabuse survivors who wish to share their own experiences to help others. Applicants must have aminimum 2.8 GPA and either be a current law student at an accredited law school or at an accreditedundergraduate university planning to attend law school for the following academic year.

Deadline: July 31 for Fall semester and November 30 for Spring semesterAward: $1,000Website: http://www.injurylawyers.com/child-advocate-scholarship/

The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship The Veterans United Foundation assists military service members and their families by awardingscholarships to help pay for tuition and books. To be considered, the scholarship applicant must fallinto at least one of the following categories:

-A current active-duty service member-Veteran of the United States Armed Forces-Spouse of a service member or veteran– Surviving spouse or child of a fallen service member-Child of a service member or veteran.

Applicants must currently be pursuing a post-secondary degree (associates, bachelors, masters ordoctorate) at an accredited college or university, OR plan to attend a college or university the followingacademic year. In addition, applicants must display financial need and maintain a cumulative 2.5 gradepoint average on a 4.0 scale.

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Deadline: October 31 for Fall and April 30 for SpringAward: $2,000Website: www.veteransunited.com/about/scholarships/

Vision Zero Auto Accident Prevention Scholarship

From the Law Office of John J. Sheehan, this is a non-renewable award to prospective first as well as second year law students with a clean driving record and a 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be a U.S. citizenaccepted to or currently attending an ABA accredited law school or program in the United States. Additional criteria include superior academic performance and an essay.

Deadline: July 31 Award: $1,000 Web site: http://www.attorneysheehan.com

Wallin & Klarich Scholarship

This scholarship is available to all college seniors in California who will be attending an accreditedCalifornia law school in the Fall 2015 and are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice.Applicants must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate studies. The goal of thisscholarship is to aid students who have overcome obstacles to be admitted to law school and now facethe financial burden associated with receiving a law degree.

Deadline: April 30, 2015Award: $3,000Website: http://www.wklaw.com/scholarship/

Workers’ Rights Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by Ochoa/King, a union-side labor and employment law firm in San Diego. The scholarship recognizes a California law student who demonstrates superior academic achievement,a sustained and extensive commitment to the labor movement, often while overcoming serious personal

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hardships and obstacles, and intent to pursue a legal career in the field workers’ rights upon graduation.

Deadline: September 30, 2015Award: $500Website: http://www.union-attorneys.org/workers-rights-scholarship

Yanez & Associates Law Scholarship Program

The Family Law Offices of Yanez & Associates offers this scholarship to benefit and motivate futurefamily law lawyers. The objective is to support law students’ educational efforts while raising awarenessabout family law issues. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in law school or must haveapplied to law school and be enrolled by the time the essays are judged. To apply, students must write a2,500 to 3,500 word essay on a topic as outlined in the firm’s application instructions. The two winningessays will be posted on the cafamilydivorcelawyer.com article section, along with the winners’headshots to accompany the essay. Since the winning essays will be made public, applicants shouldavoid writing personal sensitive information.

Deadline: August 31, 2015Award: $2,000 for First Place and $1,000 for Second PlaceWebsite: http://www.cafamilydivorcelawyer.com/scholarship/essay-contest/

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Scholarships for Women

American Association of University Women (AAUW)The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research and self-development for women, and to foster equity and positive societal change. The Selected Professions

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Fellowships offered by AAUW are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of studyduring the fellowship year in a degree program where women’s participation traditionally has been low.Fellowships awarded to women in a Law program (J.D.) are restricted to women of color. Applicantsmust be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Deadline: January 10Award: $5,000 – $12,000Contact: AAUW Educational Foundation, Selected Professions Fellowships

PO Box 4030, Iowa city, IA 52243-4030 Phone: 319-337-1716 ext 60

Website: http://www.aauw.org/

AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund’s Mike Eidson ScholarshipThe Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it. TheScholarship is awarded annually to a rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) female student who hasdemonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding anddefending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, anda just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.

Deadline: TBD (application cycle usually opens in February)Award: $5,000Phone: (202) 684-9563Email: education@justice.orgWebsite: https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/professional-recognition-awards-scholarship/scholarships

Dorothy L. Weller P.E.O. ScholarshipThe P.E.O. Foundation is a non-profit Iowa Corporation operated by the P.E.O. Sisterhood exclusively foreducational and charitable purposes. This scholarship was established by the California State Chapter to

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honor Dorothy L. Weller, past President of P.E.O., for California women studying in the field of law.Applicants must be enrolled in law school, demonstrate financial need and have excellent records inscholastic ability, character, integrity and school activities.

Deadline: February 15Awards: VariableContact: Susan Gustavson

Dorothy L. Weller Scholarship Committee 1835 Newport Blvd., A109 PMB 26 Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Website: www.peocalifornia.org

Empowering Women in Law Scholarship

Offered by the Pearce Law Firm in Philadelphia, this scholarship opportunity is open to womennationwide who are currently attending a law school in the United States. This scholarship is intended toencourage and support outstanding achievement and leadership by example from women in the field oflaw. The scholarship is judged and awarded primarily on academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0),school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities and financial need. The award willbe presented to a current female law student for the following academic year and will be paid at thebeginning of the fall semester (2016).

Deadline: December 31, 2015Award: $2,000Website: http://thepearcelawfirm.com/empowering-scholarship-2015

Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation ScholarshipThese scholarships are available only to women graduate students with physical disabilities who areenrolled in a college or university in the United States. The applicant must be active in a local, state, or

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national disability organization – either in person or electronically – which is providing services and/oradvocacy for people with disabilities.

Deadline: June 1Award: $1,000 – $2,000Contact: Deborah Lewis

Executive Director Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. 2460 North Lake Ave, PMB #128 Altadena, CA 91001

Phone: 626 398-8840

Email: executivedirector@ela.org

Website: www.ela.org/scholarships.scholarships_bottom.html

Horizons Foundation ScholarshipThe scholarship was established to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national securityinterests of the United States. Applicants must:1) be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college;either full or part-time;2) demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security;national defense;3) demonstrate financial need;4) demonstrate academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.25); and5) be U.S. CitizensApplication is available online.

Deadlines: Fall term July 1; spring term November 1Award: VariableContact: Horizons Foundation

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c/o national Defense Institute Association 2111 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 400 Arlington, VA 22201-3061 Phone: 703-247-2552 Fax: 703 527-6945

Website: http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/scholar.htm

Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys in Law and BusinessWomen of color law students who (1) have completed at least one year of law school; (2) are attendingan accredited law school in the U.S. at the time of their application; (3) are “in good standing” in theirlaw schools; (4) are citizens of the United States of America; (5) minimum GPA of 2.5 (equivalent) orbetter; (6) have completed the scholarship application and submitted an official transcript; and (7) havedemonstrated a commitment to the Profession and are active in their community and law school.

Deadline: November 1, 2009Award: 4-$3,000 scholarshipsEmail applications to:hhorton@mcguirewoods.com with copy to

trhymes@mcguirewoods.com

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship FundApplicants must be women from countries other than the United States and Canada. They must qualifyfor admission to full-time graduate study, have a full year of class work remaining and promise to returnto their country immediately following the completion of their degree to pursue their professionalcareers. Appicaton material is sent to qualifed applicants only. For eligiblity information, write to theaddress below or visit their website.

Deadline: Eligibility: August 15-December 15; Application: January 31Award: $6,000 maximumContact: P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund

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Contact: P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund

Project Supervisor 3700 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312-3820 Phone: 515-255-3153 Fax: 515 255-3820

Website: http://www.peointernational.org/

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers Single Mothers Scholarship

This scholarship supports single mothers who are going back to school by offering two scholarships,one awarded to a single mother in an undergraduate program or community college and one to a singlemother enrolled in an accredited law school.

Deadline: December 5Amount: $1,000 eachWebsite: http://www.rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com/articles/single-mother-scholarship/

San Mateo County Women Lawyers’ Section Educational Foundation

Scholarships are available to all law students, both male and female. Criteria for selection include, butare not limited to, the following attributes: financial need, academic excellence, residential or other tiesto San Mateo County, and involvement in activities, whether legal, scholastic, public, private orcommunity. Applicants for the scholarship should submit a letter stating their qualifications for theaward and the information about why they should be selected. Please include in the letter, or as aseparate attachment, the following information: All law school scholarships received and in whatamounts; specify how the law school education is being financed; include a copy of the current lawschool transcript; and provide any other information pertinent to the referenced selection criteria.

Letters and materials should be mailed to the San Mateo County Women Lawyers’ Section Educational

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Foundation (SMCWLSEF), P.O Box 341, San Carlos, California 94070, or by email to Mara Feiger,President, at mwfeiger@yahoo.com.

Deadline: April 1Award: VariesContact: Mara Feiger, President at mwfeiger@yahoo.com or 650-679-8484Website: http://www.smcwlef.org/?page_id=8

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to law students who are residents of Santa Barbara County, California, atthe time of their application. The foundation is looking for financially needy students with strongacademic records, worthy extracurricular activities and leadership potential. Special consideration willbe given to students re-entering the work force, single parents and applicants who demonstrate a strongcommitment to promoting gender equality.

Deadline: varies, usually due in Summer or FallAward: variesContact: Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Foundation

PO Box 20085

Santa Barbara, CA 93120-0085

Website: http://www.sbwl.org/

Sonoma County Women in Law Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded annually to assist a law student in completing his or her education. Thescholarship committee will consider the following attributes:

1) Sonoma County residence2) academic achievement

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3) financial need4) second- or third-year law student status and5) demonstrated interest in promoting equal opportunity and justice for all women.

Deadline: August 31Award: $5,000Contact: Sonoma County Women in Law, c/o Beyers Costin,

200 Fourth Street, Ste. 400, PO Box 878, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

Phone: 707-547-2000

Email: sbabb@beyerscostin.com

Website: http://www.sonomacountywomeninlaw.com/scholarship.html

Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County Scholarship

The Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County, an unincorporated association, offersscholarship awards up to students who are presently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in law schooland have a demonstrable connection to San Luis Obispo County.

Deadline: July 1Award: up to $750Contact: Lisa Sperow, Women Lawyers Scholarship ChairPhone: (805) 756-2920Website: http://www.wlaslo.org/scholarships

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Scholarships for Minority Students

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AAJ Richard D. Hailey Law Student ScholarshipsThese scholarships are open to all first- and second-year African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American,Native America, and Bi-Racial AAJ law student members. A 500-word essay about how you meet thecriteria as well as up to three recommendations from a faculty adviser, trial advocacy professor,dean, AAJ member and/or trial lawyer are required. Scholarships will be awarded to the applicants whobest meet, but not limited to, the criteria listed below:

1. exhibit an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy;

2. express a desire to represent victims;

3. demonstrate a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ

student chapter and Minority Caucus activities;show a financial need for the scholarship.

Deadline: TBD (AAJ usually begins accepting applications in February)Phone: (202) 684-9563Email: education@justice.orgWebsite: https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/professional-recognition-awards-scholarship/scholarships

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship FundThe fund provides ethnic and racial minority students applying to law school with financial assistance toensure they have the opportunity to attend for all three years. Applicants must be entering, first-yearlaw students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Applications are availableonline.

Deadline: received by March 2Awards: $5,000 (renewable)Contact: ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund – Application

Diversity Center American Bar Association

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321 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610-4714

Phone: 312-988-5415

Email: dfranklin3@staff.abanet.org

Website and Application: www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html

Allen E. Broussard ScholarshipsThese scholarships are available to all minority students and are intended to help defray the costs oftuition and related expenses for promising future lawyers whose academic achievement, dedication topublic service and strong character are in keeping with the late Justice Broussard’s beliefs. Because of aunique partnership with the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarships Fund, applicants interested in theBroussard Scholarship need only to complete the Legal Opportunity application.

Deadline: March 1Awards: $5,000 (renewable)Contact: (same as above)Website: www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html

Arnold & Porter Diversity Scholarship

Arnold & Porter LLP offers this scholarship that is paid to a recipient’s law school to help finance his orher tuition costs during the second academic year. Qualified applicants are currently-enrolled first-yearlaw students at an ABA-accredited law school who (a) contribute to the diverse background of their lawschool’s student body; (b) demonstrate strong academic achievement; and (c) demonstrate an interestin promoting diversity in the legal profession. The firm also may take into account a student’s need forfinancial assistance, but such need is not required.

Deadline: March 15, 2015Award: $10,000

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Website/Application: http://arnoldporter.webfactional.com/environment/scholarship.html

Bar Association of San Francisco Bay Area Minority Law Student ScholarshipsThese scholarships provide financial assistance to qualified students from minority groupsunderrepresented in Bay Area law schools. Minority students admitted into and entering an ABA-accredited law school in the Bay Area, and current law students may apply.

Deadline: April 10,2015Awards: variable (usually $10,000, renewable)Contact: Nicole Britton-Snyder/The Bar Association of San FranciscoEmail: nbrittonsnyder@sfbar.org.

Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program c/o Nicole Britton-Snyder 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 Email: nbrittonsnyder@sfbar.org

Website and Application: http://www.sfbar.org/jdc/diversity/educational-programs/scholarships.aspx#anchor04

Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship

Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differencesamong us are understood, respected, appreciated and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind Baker Donelson will awardthree scholarships to diverse law students. Each recipients award will be paid during the student’s thirdyear of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses. Additionally,recipients will be awarded a six-week salaried 2L Summer Associate position in one of our followingoffices: Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; or Chattanooga,Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN.

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Deadline: June 10Awards: Three $10,000 scholarships and

six week salaried 2L Summer Associate position

Contact: Helen Beasley hbeasley@bakerdonelson.comWebsite: www.BakerDonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices

Buckfire & Buckfire Law School Diversity Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen currently attending an accredited law school and with aminimum 3.0 GPA. The applicant must be a member of an ethnic, racial or other minority, or anyindividual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their community.

Deadline: May 31Award: $2,000Website: http://www.buckfirelaw.com/library/law-school-diversity-scholarship-2016.cfm

Bullivant Houser Bailey Diversity ScholarshipThis West Coast law firm established a scholarship to increase diversity in the legal profession andwithin their law firm. The recipient must commit to work at their Sacramento office as a summerassociate after his or her first year of law school. Applicants must submit a current resume, a photocopyof complete undergraduate transcript; a photocopy of current law transcript; a writing sample; two-three references; and a two-three page personal statement addressing eligibility for the scholarship.

Deadline: January 31Awards: $7,500Contact: Jill Valentine

Recruitment & Diversity Manager Bullivant Houser Bailey PC

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888 SW Firth Avenue Portland, OR 97204 Email: jill.valentine@bullivant.com

Website: http://www.bullivant.com/

California Bar Foundation’s Diversity Scholarship

The California Bar Foundation’s Diversity Scholarship financially supports first-year California lawstudents with the goal of furthering diversity in the legal profession. Diversity includes a broad array ofbackgrounds and life experiences, including students from groups or with skills or attributes that areunderrepresented in the legal profession, and specifically including students from socially andeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Rising first-year law students are invited to apply by thebeginning of the summer prior to commencing their first semester of law school.

Deadline: May 20, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.Award: $7,500Contact: scholarships@calbarfoundation.orgWebsite: http://www.calbarfoundation.org/diversity-scholarship.html

California Bar Foundation’s Diversity in the Public Interest- Bar Exam Scholarship

This scholarship supports bar exam expenses for recent and soon-to-be California law schoolgraduates, who have diverse backgrounds and plan to pursue public interest careers. Diversity includesa broad array of backgrounds and life experiences, including students from groups or with skills orattributes that are underrepresented in the legal profession, and specifically including students fromsocially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Deadline: February 16, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.Award: Bar/Bri Bar Exam Review Courses (valued at more than $4,000) and cash awardsContact: scholarships@calbarfoundation.org

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Website: http://www.calbarfoundation.org/public-interest-scholarship.html

Constangy, Brooks & Smith Diversity Scholars Award

This scholarship was initiated to recognize the achievements of law students who have demonstratedacademic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0), a commitment to diversity in their community, school orwork environment, and personal achievements in overcoming challenges and reach goals. Applicantmust be a currently enrolled second year law student.

Deadline: December 12, 2014Award: $1,000Website: http://www.constangy.com/f-4.html

The Cooley Diversity Fellowship

Cooley LLP welcomes applications from first-year law students who are enrolled full-time in an ABAaccredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2017 at the time of application. Awardrecipients will receive a paid 1L Summer Associate position plus an award to assist with law schooltuition. The award will be paid in 3 installments, the first upon completion of the 1L summer with thefirm; the second upon completion of the 2L summer with the firm; the remaining requires receiving andaccepting an offer of full-time employment and joining the firm as a full-time associate. Fellows will beselected based on demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and conclusion; undergraduateand law school academic achievement; personal achievement; demonstrated leadership ability;community service.

Award: $30,000 paid in 3 installments of $10,000 plus Summer Associate PositionDeadline: January 5, 2015Contact: Septina McDonnell, Firmwide Diversity and Inclusion Manager, atdiversityfellowship@cooley.comWebsite: http://www.cooley.com/diversityfellowship

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Donald W. Banner Diversity ScholarshipThe Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in an AmericanBar Association accredited law school and pursuing a career in intellectual property law. The applicantmust be a member of a historically under represented group (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexualorientation, and disability) and must have exemplary writing and oral communication skills. Thescholarship is part of Banner & Witcoff’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectualproperty lawyers from diverse backgrounds.

Deadline: January 12Award: $5,000Contact: Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship, c/o Christopher Hummel,

Banner & Witcoff, Ltd., 1100 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

Website: http://bannerwitcoff.com/about/diversity/

Farella Braun + Martel LLP Diversity Scholarship

As part of Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s continued commitment to diversity in the legal profession, thefirm has awarded Diversity Scholarships for the past 14 years to support outstanding, diverse Bay Arealaw students. Applicants must be current first-year, full or part-time (attending first-year classes) lawstudents who are students of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer(LGBTQ) community, disabled, or whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to thediversity of the legal profession.

Deadline: March 6, 2015Awards: $30,000 to be divided equally among three first-year law student recipientsContact: Priscilla Zaccalini at pzaccalini@fbm.comWebsite: http://www.fbm.com/diversity_scholarship_program/

Finnegan Diversity Scholarship

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The Finnegan Diversity Scholarship provides financial support to qualified minority students whodemonstrate commitment to pursuing a career in intellectual property law. The Scholarship award of$15,000 may be applied to costs associated with normal tuition; usual fees (such as, but not limited to,student activity fees, law school or university fees, and administrative fees); and patent bar reviewcourse. The scholarship recipient will also join the firm as a summer associate in one of its domesticoffices (Atlanta, GA; Cambridge, MA; Palo Alto, CA; Reston, VA; or Washington, D.C.).

Deadline: February 13Award: $15,000Website:http://www.finnegan.com/finneganacceptingapplicationsfor2015_2016diversityscholarship/

Frederickson & Byron Foundation Minority ScholarshipThe Foundation provides tuition support to selected minority applicants. Scholarship recipients will bechosen from among first-year law students only. The Foundation seeks students who are interested inentering private practice, especially in the Upper Midwest, when they complete their legal education.

Deadline: March 31Awards: Two $5,000 scholarshipsContact: Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

Attn. Greta M. Larson 4000 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-1425

Phone: 612-492-7000

Email: glarson@fredlaw.com

Website: www.fredlaw.com/firm/scholarship.htm

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George A. Strait Minority Scholarship EndowmentThis stipend is awarded to college graduates with law library experience who are members of a minoritygroup as defined by current U.S. government guidelines and are degree candidates in accredited libraryor law schools. Application available online.

Deadline: April 1Award: $3,500Contact: American Association of Law Libraries

Chair, Scholarships Committee

53 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 940

Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-939-4764, ext. 10

Website: www.aallnet.org/services/scholarships.asp

Iranian-American Bar Association (IABA) Scholarship

The IABA Foundation grants one or more scholarships each year to law students who havedemonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the Iranian-American community. Applicants must:be of Iranian-American heritage; be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment at an ABA accredited lawschool; be in a position to accept the scholarship in the school year for which it is being awarded; be afull-time student; not be receiving full funding for education from another organization.

Deadline: March 31, 2015Award: variesContact: scholarship@iaba.orgWebsite: iaba.us/

Islamic Scholarship Fund

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The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) entity whose mission is to addressunderrepresentation of American Muslims in the fields and occupations that make public policy andinfluence public opinion. It provides academic scholarships to Muslim students who pursue college andpost graduate degrees, including law. Minimum requirements to apply include the following: Muslim oractive member of the Muslim community; enrollment at an accredited university in the U.S. by August2015; maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA; a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.

Deadline: April 14, 2015Award: variableContact: contact@islamicscholarshipfund.org or 650-995-6782Website: http://islamicscholarshipfund.org/programs/scholarships/

Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholars Program

The Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholars program awards four second-year law students a $10,000non-renewable scholarship each for use during the third year of law school. The goal of this program isto increase diversity of law students who want to pursue a career in a global law firm.

Deadline: September 30Awards: Four $10,000 scholarshipsContact: Elizabeth Krichmar

Email: Elizabeth.Krichmar@lw.com

Website: www.lw.com/Careers.aspx?page=CareersCommitmentToDiversity

Milbank Diversity ScholarshipsThe firm provides Diversity Scholarships to create opportunities to bring about a more diverseworkplace. Each year, Milbank will name up to five scholarship recipients who will be offered a salariedsummer associate position in one of the firm’s three domestic offices and a $15,000 scholarship to bedistributed at the beginning of a student’s third year of law school. Students who are members of groups

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traditionally under-represented in large law firms are encouraged to apply. Factors considered in theselection include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent writing andinterpersonal skills and a sincere interest in Milbank’s practice. Applications are available on theirwebsite.

Deadline: July 15Awards: Up to five scholarshipsContact: Milbank

attn: Joanne Dezego, Manager of Recruiting 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza New York, NY 10005 Phone: 212-530-5687 Fax: 212-822-5687 Email: jdezego@milbank.com

Website: http://www.milbank.com/

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation – Lena Chang Internship AwardsMust be ethnic minority students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work who candemonstrate financial need and academic excellence. Application available online.

Deadline: Fall- August 1; Winter/Spring -November 15; Summer – April 1Award: $2,500 stipendContact: Michael Coffey, Youth Outreach Coordinator

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Lena Change Internships, Selection Committee 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Phone: 805 965-3443

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Fax: 805 568-0466 Email: Youth@napf.org

Website: www.wagingpeace.org/menu/about/opportunities/internships.htm

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation – Ruth Floyd Internship in International Law & Human RightsThis internship is offered to a select student to perform work in issues related to human rights andinternational law. Candidate must be a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college oruniversity. This internship is only offered during the summer. Application available online.

Deadline: April 1Award: $2,500 stipendContact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

Ruth Floyd Internships, Selection Committe 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Phone: 805-965-3443 Fax: 805-568-0466 Email: youthg@napf.org

Website: www.wagingpeace.org/menu/about/opportunities/internships.htm

Richard Linn American Inn of the Court Mark T. Banner ScholarshipThis scholarship is open to law students pursuing a career in intellectual property law. Applicants musthave entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and continue inthat program through Fall semester 2016. Scholarship recipients are selected based on the followingcriteria: Commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law; commitment, qualities andactions towards ethics, civility and professionalism; academic merit (undergraduate, graduate and lawschool); written and oral communication skills; leadership qualities and community involvement;

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member of historically underrepresented group in IP Law (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexualorientation, and disability).

Deadline: November 23, 2015Award: $5,000Website: http://www.linninn.org/Pages/scholarship.shtml

Ropes & Gray Roscoe Trimmier Jr. Diversity Scholarship

Ropes & Gray will provide up to five outstanding second-year law students with a scholarship to offsetthe expenses of their legal education. Scholarship recipients will also get a paid summer associateposition at the firm following the completion of their second year. Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenor authorized to work in the United States; member of a historically underrepresented group in the legalprofession; 2L, enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school; outstanding undergraduate and law schoolacademic achievement.

Deadline: September 15, 2015Award: $25,000 plus paid summer associate positionContact: Tracy E. Brown, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning & Diversity attracy.brown@ropesgray.com or (617) 951 7644.Website: https://www.ropesgray.com/legalhiring/The-Culture/Commitment-to-Diversity/Roscoe-Trimmier-Jr-Diversity-Scholarship.aspx

The Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Intellectual Property Law Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to address the need of intellectual property groups in law firms andintellectual property law departments in corporations to improve their diversity profiles by increasingthe number of minority candidates. It is intended for students entering or attending law school in Fall2015. Criteria for selection include demonstrated financial need; academic performance; general factorssuch as leadership skills community activities or special accomplishments. Application requirementsinclude membership in an underrepresented minority group; U.S. citizenship; demonstrated intent to

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engage in full-time practice of intellectual property law. Scholarship recipients will be required to joinand maintain membership in the AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association).

Deadline: March 13, 2015

Award: $10,000, renewable upon reapplication by student, for up to three academic years

Contact: Deshaundra Walker Manager, Student Support Programs

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Phone: (713) 574-4922 Email: deshuandra.walker@tmcfund.org

Website: http://www.aiplef.org/scholars/sidney-b-williams-jr-scholarships/

Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP Diversity Scholarship ProgramThis law firm provides scholarships for minorities and women law students at selected schools who arecommitted to pursuing a career in patent law. Scholarship recipients are not required to work atTownsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, although the firm may extend to the recipient an offer ofemployment as a summer associate or associate, if it chooses. Financial need is not a consideration forthis scholarship.

Deadline: September 3Awards: $2,000Contact: Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP

Attn: Lindy Yurich Two Embarcadero Center, Eighth Floor San Francisco, CA 94111

Website: http://www.townsend.com/

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Wiley Manuel Law Foundation ScholarshipWiley William Manuel (1927-1981) was the first African American California Supreme Court Justice.Justice Manuel was deeply concerned about the social, economic, and legal problems facing persons ofcolor. The Foundation awards scholarships to Northern California law students who best exemplify thequalities of the late Justice Wiley.

Deadline: MarchAward: VariesContact: Law Offices of George Holland

1970 Broadway, Ste. 1250 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-465-4100

Womble Carlyle Scholars Programs

Established in 2004, the Womble Carlyle Scholars Program awards scholarships to diverse rising secondyear law students who present solid academic credentials, personal achievement outside the schoolenvironment, and significant participation in community service. This program is designed to increasethe participation of underrepresented groups in the bar. The scholarship is awarded to diverse lawstudents at schools in most of the states in which the firm has offices.In addition to the scholarship, an offer of summer employment as a Summer Associate in one of thefirm’s eleven offices is extended to the Scholar after his/her second year of law school. The Scholar maychoose to work at the firm all, half(at least six weeks), or none of the summer. The firm will determine inwhich office the Scholar works, but every effort will be made to satisfy the Scholar’s office preference.Scholar salaries during the summer will be the same as the firm’s other Summer Associates in eachoffice.The scholarship application consists of two parts and may be submitted separately. A complete

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application, cover letter and resume are to be submitted by May 15. The final portion of the scholarshipapplication is due by Tuesday, July 7.

Deadline: May 15Award: $4,000Contact: Gloria Agard, Director of Diversity & Workplace Initiatives,

Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PPLC

Phone: 336.728.7055 Fax: 336.733.8306 Email: gagard@wcsr.com

Website and Application: http://www.wcsr.com/default9421.html?id=79r

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Scholarships for African-American Students

Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) Scholarship

The William McClain Scholarship is offered to an African-American student attending any ABAaccredited law school who is a Cincinnati, Ohio resident and has demonstrated leadership skills, acommitment to the Cincinnati community and financial need.

Deadline: Postmarked by March 9 if sent by mail, or March 11 if sent by e-mailAward: Equal to or greater than $2,000Contact: Bernice L. Walker, Chairperson

Address: BLAC Scholarship Committee, PO Box 3181,

Cincinnati, OH 45201-3181

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Phone: 513.946.4323 Email: blwalke@msn.com (preferred contact)

Website and Application: http://www.cincinnatiblac.org/lawstudents.html

Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Scholarship

Eligibility is limited to second- and third-year full-time law students and fourth-year law studentsenrolled in night programs. Applicants must be attending an accredited law school or have passed theCalifornia first-year students’ examination. The Black Women Lawyers Association awards itsscholarships and bar grants on the basis of financial need, community service, academic achievementand legal writing ability. Successful candidates should expect to practice in the Southern California area.Application available online.

Deadline: April 7Award: VariableContact: Black Women Lawyers Association

Nicole Hancock c/o Scholarship Selection Committee 11755 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2240 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone: 310 229-9800 Email: kpointer@lpclawyers.com

Website: http://www.blackwomenlawyersla.org/

Earl Warren Scholarship

The scholarship opportunity from the NCAAP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) is awarded

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annually to rising law students whose commitment to social justice reveals outstanding potential fortraining as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Preference is generally given to law studentsentering their first year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school. Eligibility requirements are: U.S. Citizen; college graduate or enrolled in final year of college/university; record of academicachievement; demonstrated and an ongoing commitment to racial justice. In addition to financialassistance, Earl Warren scholars are given two unique opportunities: (1) an LDF internship, externship,or guided research project-competitive positions that are sought out by dozens of students every year,and (2) an invitation to LDF’s Civil Rights Training Institute, an invitation-only annual civil rightsconference that brings together civil rights advocates, scholars, and attorneys to discuss strategies andto network.

Deadline: June 30,2015Award: $10,000 per year for three years (as long as scholars remain in good academic standing)Contact: scholarships@naacpldf.org or 212-965-2225Website: http://www.naacpldf.org/earl-warren-scholarships

John M. Langston Bar Association Scholarship

The John M. Langston Bar Association is the largest African-American bar association in Los Angeles.Langston’s mission is to provide a source of networks, support, and mentorship for African-Americanattorneys. Each year, Langston sponsors various workshops to address the needs of African-Americanattorneys and provides scholarships to qualified law students and bar grants for law school graduates.

Deadline: January 7Award: VariesContact: Rupert A. Byrdsong, Esq.

Flower Street, #1800, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: 213 489-0028 Fax: 213 489-0552

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Email: rbyrdsong@imwlaw.com

Address: John M. Langston Scholarship Committee,

Ivie, Mc Neill & Wyatt, 444 South

NAACP Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

This scholarship is open to current members of the NAACP. Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. andbe enrolled in an accredited college in the U.S. Graduate applicant may be full or part-time studentpossessing a 3.0 average on a 4.0 system. Applicant must not have reached the age of 25 by thedeadline. Requests for a scholarship packet must be made in writing to the address below. Pleasecontact your local NAACP branch for further information.

Deadline: Last Friday of MarchAward: $2,500Contact: The United Negro College Fund

Scholarships and Grants Administration 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Attn: Kimberly Hall Fairfax, VA 22031 Phone: 703-205-3400

Website: www.naacp.org/work/education/eduscholarship.shtml

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Scholarships for Asian-American Students

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AABA Law Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area(AABA) to recognize deserving law students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to servingthe needs of Asian-American communities. Applicants must present proof of enrollment in anaccredited Northern California law school and appear before the selection committee.

Deadline: January 12Award: VariableContact: Annette K. Mathai-Jackson, Email: amathai-jackson@hansonbridgett.comWebsite: http://www.aaba-bay.com/law-students/scholarships/

APABA Silicon Valley Equal Justice Scholarship

This scholarship from the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (“APABA-SV”) isfunded by Lee Tran & Liang. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize law students in the greaterBay Area who have: overcome personal hardships or challenges; shown excellence and achievement inlaw school; demonstrated leadership and service to the Asian Pacific American community. Althoughnot required, strong preference will be given to those law students who interned this past summer orwill be interning next summer at a non-profit organization that serves the Asian Pacific Americancommunity and who show financial need.

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 2015Awards: Two scholarships of $5,000 eachContact: apabasv@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.apabasv.com/awards-scholarships

APABA Silicon Valley and BALIF Joint Scholarship

This is a special joint scholarship from the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley(“APABA-SV Charity”) and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (“BALIF”), for law students with

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a demonstrated commitment to the Asian Pacific American and LGBT communities. The purpose of thisscholarship is to recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence andachievement in law school; overcome personal hardships and challenges; demonstrated leadership andservice to the Asian Pacific and LGBT communities.

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 2015Awards: One joint scholarship of $3,000Contact: apabasv@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.apabasv.com/awards-scholarships

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC) Scholarships

Each year, FBANC presents scholarships to qualified law student members who have shown acommitment to issues involving the Filipino American Community. Applicants must be current lawstudents in good academic standing.

Deadline: March 31, 2015Awards: Two $2,500 scholarships, one $3,000 scholarship and one $5,000 scholarshipContact: Maria Segarra at msegarra@apilegaloutreach.orgWebsite and Application: http://fbanc.org/2015/03/11/fbanc-foundation-legal-scholarships-due-march-31-2015-at-500-p-m/

Infinity Law Group’s Asian Heritage Law School Scholarship

This new annual scholarship is for law students of Asian heritage, with at least one parent of Asianancestry, open to current law students or to students who are accepted and will be attending their firstyear of law school in the fall of the same year following the application. Recipients must be a U.S. citizenor otherwise authorized to work in the United States. Candidates are asked to write a short essaydescribing how their background and experiences in the Asian American Community influenced theirchoice to go to law school and how the plan to use their law degree.

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Deadline: January 12Award: $1,000Website: http://www.infinlaw.com/scholarship/

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation (JEF) Scholarships

The Japanese American Bar Association Foundation offers one or more scholarships each year to lawstudents. The basic criteria for each scholarship are:1) service in the Asian Pacific American community; 2) financial need; 3) overcoming adversity; 4)academic achievement; and 5) desire to practice law in the Southern Californa area.

Deadline: January 17Award: Four scholarships, $2,000 eachContact: E-mail JEFscholarship@gmail.comWebsite: www.jabaonline.org/scholarships/

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) National Scholarship Awards

The league offers three separate scholarships: the Thomas T. Hayashi Memorial Scholarship, the ShoSato Memorial Scholarship, and the Abe and Esther Hagiwara Student Aid Award, which providesfinancial assistance to a student who otherwise would have to delay or terminate his or her educationbecause of a lack of financing. Only applicants who exhibit severe financial need will be considered forthe Hagiwara award.

Applicants must be active JACL members who are planning to attend law school in the fall. Applicationsare available online or by sending a self addressed and stamped #10 envelope to the address below.

Deadline: April 1Awards: VariableContact: JACL

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attn: Patty Wada 1765 Sutter St.San Francisco, CA 94115Phone: 415-345-1075Email: pwada@jacl.org

Website: http://www.jacl.org/edu/scholar.htm

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation Scholarship

Thesescholarships are awarded each fall to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve theAsian Pacific American community. The Foundation considers all of the materials submitted by theapplicant, with particular weight given to the applicant’s essay. Letters of recommendation should befurnished by individuals who can provide relevant information and who can be contacted by theFoundation.

The NAPABA foundation considers factors including, but not limited to, the applicant’s:

1) demonstrated commitment to and interest in pro bono, public interest and/or public service legalwork;2) financial need;3) leadership potential;4) maturity and responsibility; and5) commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community.

Deadline: SeptemberAward: VariableContact: NAPABA Law Foundation

1612 K Street NW Suite 1400

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Washington, D.C . 20006

Email: nlfstaff@napaba.org

Website: http://www.napaba.org/

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California Law Foundation Public Interest Fellowship

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California (VABANC) Law Foundation acceptsapplications from 3Ls and recent law graduates for this Fellowship. Created in 2010, the program fundsone law graduate for the duration of one (1) year to provide legal services and advocacy for theVietnamese American community and/or other underserved, under-resourced communities. For the2015 application year, the recipient will receive $50,000 towards this goal. The grant period is to begineither immediately (or at a date agreed upon by the fellowship recipient and VABANC Law Foundation),or beginning in the Fall of the award year.

Deadline: October 17, 2014Award: $50,000Email: vlf.fellowship@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.vabanc.org/navigation-menu/law-foundation/

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Scholarships for Mexican-American, Hispanic & Latino Students

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Awards

CHCI awards scholarships to Latino students who have a history of performing public and/orcommunity service activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future.Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online.

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Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online.

Deadline: March 1Award: $2500Contact: CHCI

911 2nd Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

Website: www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarshipawards.htm

Esperanza Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be an Ohio resident and have at least one parent who is fully Hispanic. Applicant mustdemonstrate financial need and is requied to participate in an interview with Esperanza’s ScholarshipSelection Committee if selected as a semi-finalist.

Deadline: TBAAward: $500 – $1,500Contact: Esperanza, Inc.

May Dugan Community Center 4115 Bridge Avenue, Suite 107 Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: (216) 651-7178 Email: hopefed@aol.com

Website: http://www.esperanzainc.com/

Hispanic Scholarship Fund – College Scholarship Program

Applicants must be full-time students with a GPA of 2.7 or above, be either a U.S. citizen or a legal

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permanent resident, and be of Hispanic heritage (one parent fully Hispanic or each parent halfHispanic). Applications are evaluated on academic achievement, personal statement and financial need.

Deadline: August 1-October 15Awards: $1000-$5,000Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund

55 Second Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (877) 473-4636 Email: scholar1@hsf.net

Website: www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/collete.php

La Raza Lawyers Association-Central Valley Chapter- Hon. Mario G. Olmos Memorial Scholarship

Since 1980 the La Raza Lawyers Association of Fresno has awarded scholarships to deserving lawstudents who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership qualities, and involvement in theLatino community, financial need, and ties to California’s Central Valley. Since 1991 the scholarship fundhas been dedicated to the memory of the late Superior Court Judge Mario G. Olmos, a Fresno countyjurist and respected community leader. Presently enrolled law students in their first, second, third orfourth year of legal study are eligible to apply for this scholarship. In order to receive their awards,recipients are expected to be present at the annual banquet to be held this year in Fresno on April 10,2015. Each recipient will receive a complimentary entry to the banquet for themselves and one guest.

Deadline: February 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.Awards: Variable (most recently in the range of $1,000 – $3,000)Contact: Juan Ramirez at Juan-f-r@comcast.net (e-mail preferred) or tel. (559) 679-9507Website: http://larazalaw.com/Application: http://larazalaw.com/events/banquet.html

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La Raza Lawyers Association of Santa Clara County

La Raza Lawyers Association of Santa Clara County provides scholarships to encourage and advance thesocial, cultural, economic and legal equality of minorities. The scholarships are available to La Razastudents who (1) are from the Bay Area; or (2) attend Santa Clara University, Lincoln, UC Berkeley, USF,UC Hastings, Stanford, Golden Gate University, UC Davis, or McGeorge Schools of Law. In addition, theAssociation will consider activities such as, but not limited to, community involvement, peer counseling,school activities and financial need.

Deadline: September 24Award: $1,500 to $2,500Contact: LRLA Scholarship Chair

PO Box 30 San Jose, CA 95103 Email: larazalawyers@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.larazalawyers-santaclara.com/

LULAC National Educational Service Center Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). Applicants must beHispanic students. Awards are given to all fields of study and are based on merit, achievement, honorsand need. Contact the scholarship committee of a participating local LULAC Council in your communityto request a scholarship application.

Deadline: March 31Awards: $250 to $1,000Contact: LULAC Council 2862

PO Box 1294 Sacramento, CA 95812-1294

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Website: www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Open to full-time law students of Hispanic descent accepted to or enrolled in an accredited law school.Applicants must show a commitment to serving the Latino community after graduation and demonstratefinancial need and academic achievement.

Deadline: October 1Award: $3,000-$7,000Contact: MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program

634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 Phone: (213) 629-2512

Website: http://www.maldef.org/

Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Educational Fund

The fund offers awards from two scholarship endowments:

1. The Father Joseph P. Fitzpatrick Scholarship FundAll Latino students attending a U.S. law school are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstratefinancial need and academic promise as well as a commitment to the Latino community. (Thisscholarship may not be available this year.)

2. Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship AwardAll Latino students attending law school in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Applicants must be 1L or 2Lstudents in a JD program at an ABA approved law school (no LLM students). PRBA selects recipientsbased on financial need and academic promise.

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Deadline: February 28 (PRBA)Awards: Fitzpatrick: four at $1,500; PRBA: $2,000Contact: PRBA Scholarship Fund

c/o PRLDEF, Attn: Maritza Maldonado 99 Hudson Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10013-2815 Phone: (212) 739-7517 Fax: (212) 431-4276 Email: education@prldef.org

Website: http://www.prldef.org/testing/legal_education/scholarships.html

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Vikki Carr Scholarship

The scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents. Applicants must be Texas residents between 17 and 22years old and of Latino heritage.

Deadline: March 1Award: Contact agencyContact: Vikki Carr Scholarship Foundation

Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 780968 San Antonio, TX 78278

Website: http://www.vcsf.net/

Wally Davis Memorial Legal Scholarship Fund/Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)

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HEEF is interested in students who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities with asocial conscience. Priority is given to applicants from California’s Orange County who are of Latinoorigin and demonstrate involvement in the Latino community and school. The Wally Davis MemorialLegal Scholarship is awarded annually to law students.

Deadline: August 3Award: VariableContact: Wally Davis Memorial Legal

Scholarship Fund/HEEF c/o John J. Isaza 4 Park Plaza, Ste. 1230 Irvine, CA 92614

Website: http://www.heef.org/

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Scholarships for Native-American Students

American Indian Graduate Center Fellowships

These awards are granted to assist Native American and Alaskan Native students from federallyrecognized tribes pursuing Master’s, Doctorate, and professional degrees in all fields. Applicants mustdemonstrate financial need. Contact AIGC for an application packet which is available January throughMay. Fellowships are awarded to applicants to the extent that funds are available.

Deadline: June 2Awards: Up to $3,000

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Contact: American Indian Graduate Center

4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste. 1B Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: 505-881-4584 Fax: 505-884-0427 Email: marveline@aigc.com

Website: aigc.com

Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship

To be eligible applicants must be admitted for enrollment at an accredited institution of highereducation. Those residing near or within the exterior boundary of an Indian reservation or living on trustor restricted land under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs will receive priority.

Deadlines: Fall term July 15; spring term December 15Awards: Contact agencyContact: Bureau of Indian Affairs

Office of Indian Education

2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone: 916-978-6058

Indian Education Program

The program provides assistance for graduate study in education, law and medicine.

Deadline: Contact agencyAward: Contact agencyContact: OIE Fellowship Program

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FOB-6, Department of Education 600 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 Phone: 202-401-2000

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution–American Indians Committee

Applicants must be Native Americans with financial need who have a GPA of at least 2.75. To receive thescholarship application you must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Committees Services,American Indian Scholarship, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 2006-5305. Applications should bereturned to the address below.

Deadlines: Fall term April 1; Spring term October 1Award: $500Contact: Charlotte F. Eggler, National Vice Chairman

American Indian Scholarship 8015 Crestwood Drive Boise, ID 83704-3024 Phone: 208-875-1086 Email: CEGGMSNCOM@MSN.COM

Oneida Higher Education

Financial aid is provided to students who are enrolled members of the Oneida Tribe of Indians ofWisconsin attending accredited institutions.

Deadlines: Fall term April 15; Spring term October 1Awards: Up to $20,000/academic yearContact: Oneida Higher Education

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PO Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155 Phone: 800 236-2214 ext 4033 Fax: 920-869-4039

Website: http://www.oneidanation.org/

Osage Tribal Education Committee

Applicants must prove Osage Indian blood, be enrolled in an accredited college and submit a completedapplication. Law students are eligible for this scholarship program. Students must apply each semesterfor continuous funding.

Deadlines: Summer – May 1: Fall – July 1: Spring – December 31Award: Contact agencyContact: Oklahoma Area Education Office

4149 Highline Blvd., Ste. 380 Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Phone: 405-605-6051 ext 300

Osage Tribla Higher Education Scholarship Grant

The Osage Tribal Higher Education Scholarship Grant is available to any Osage member attending anycollege or university. The Higher Education Grant Award varies according to an academic point systemfor each applicant. Undergraduates and Graduates are eligible. The scholarship packet may be requestby calling the number below.

Deadline: Summer – May 1; Fall- August 1; Spring – December 31Award: VariableContact: Osage Tribal Education Department

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PO Box 1270 255 Senior Drive Pawhuska, OK 74056 Phone: 800 390-6724 918 287-4525 Fax: 918 287-2416

Website: www.osagetribe.com/ho-way.htm

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Scholarships for Jewish Students

Jewish Family and Children’s Services

Applicants must be accepted to a college, university, vocational school or other accredited institutionand be Jewish residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin or Sonoma Counties for one year prior toapplying. Application is available online.

Deadline: Contact agencyAward: Up to $6,000Contact: Financial Aid Center

Jewish Family and Children’s Services Attn. Eric Singer The Miriam Schultz Grunfeld Professional Building 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: 415-449-1226 Email: Erks@jfcs.org

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Website: http://www.jfcs.org/Services/Financial_Aid_and_Assistance/

JVS Scholarship Fund

The JVS Scholarship is available to Jewish students with verifiable financial need who are legal andpermanent residents of Los Angeles County. Primary criterion for scholarship selection is financial need.Jewish community involvement and community service are also considered. Financial need is verified byfederal income tax returns. A personal interview is necessary for eligible new applicants. All applicantsare required to file a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) in January. Scholarshipapplications will be available on January 3.

Deadline: March 15Award: Ranging from $500 to $5,000 (renewable)Contact: Attn. Hilary Mandel

JVS Scholarship Fund Jewish Vocational Service 6505 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: 323-761-8888 ext 8868 Email: scholarship@jvsla.org Fax: 323-671-8575

Website: http://www.jvsla.org/

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Scholarships for Disabled Students

American Council of the Blind Scholarship

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This scholarship is awarded to legally blind applicants admitted for study at any accredited college forany level or kind of study, including vocational study. Contact American Council of the Blind inSeptember to request more information, including criteria.

Deadline: March 14Award: VariableContact: American Council of the Blind

attn: Terry Pacheco 1155 15th St. NW, Ste. 1004 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-467-5081 or 800-424-8666 Fax: 202-467-5085 Email: altinfo@acb.org

Website: http://www.acb.org/

American Foundation for the Blind Scholarship

The foundation offers scholarships including the Karen Carsel Memorial Scholarship awarded to a full-time graduate student who is legally blind.

Deadline: May 31, 2015Award: $1,000Contact: AFB Information Center Toll Free (800) 232-5463Website: https://www.afb.org/info/afb-2015-scholarship-application/5

Chicago Injury Center’s Disabled Veterans Scholarship

The Chicago Injury Center believes in helping those who have courageously served our country. Thefirm is proud to offer a series of scholarships available to disabled veterans enrolled college, includingstudents in a graduate course of study. These scholarships will be available annually and will follow the

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deadlines and other requirements as stated on its web site.

Deadline: June 1, 2015Award: $1000 (1), $500 (1) and $250 (2)Website: http://chicagoinjurycenter.com/cic-veteran-scholarship-fund/

Essex County Bar Association (ECBA) Biunno Scholarship

Every year the Essex County Bar Foundation offers a scholarship in memory of Joseph J. and Vincent P.Biunno. The scholarships are designed to offer financial assistance to persons with disabilities who arecurrently attending law school. For purposes of the scholarship, a disability is limited to a permanentphysical or mental impairment that substantially limits one of more of the major life activities of theindividual having such an impairment. Persons wishing to apply for the scholarship will need todemonstrate a permanent disability consistent with the criterion outlined above and demonstratefinancial need, law school achievement and commitment to practice law. Those with connections toNew Jersey receive preference.

Deadline: May 7Award: Contact agencyEmail: info@essexbar.comPhone: 973-622-6207Website and Application: www.essexbar.com

National Association of the Deaf William C. Stokoe Scholarship

The scholarship is limited to deaf students who have graduated from a four-year college program andare pursuing part- or full-time graduate studies in a field related to sign language or the deaf communityor who are developing a special project on one of these topics. Applications are available online or bysending a self addressed and stamped #10 envelope to the address below.

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Deadline: March 15Award: $2,000Contact: Stokoe Scholarship Secretary

National Association of the Deaf 814 Thayer Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910-4500 Phone: 301-587-1788 TTY: 301-587-1789 Email: NADinfo@nad.org

Website: http://www.nad.org/

National Federation of the Blind

The Federation grants thirty scholarships annually to legally blind persons in higher education fromcollege freshmen to doctoral candidates. Federation scholarship winners also win a trip to theorganization’s annual convention and the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with thenation’s most dynamic leaders of the blind community. Winning a Federation scholarship is a lifetimedistinction since winners must compete in a pool of 500 applicants. Winning is also an honor since theselection process is performed by successful blind persons. Winners recognize that they have beenchosen by their blind peers who are not fooled by lowered expectations of blind people but rather seekout true quality.

Deadline: March 31Award: range from $3,000 to $12,000Contact: 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Phone: 410-659-9314 Fax: 410-685-5653

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Email: nfb@nfb.org

Website: http://www.nfb.org/

Opportunities for the Blind Inc.

These grants provide financial assistance with tuition, books, and supplies for legally blind USA citizensof working age who are pursuing an accredited post-secondary education. Only assistance not providedby your state agency for the blind is considered. The “ideal” applicant is someone who, through his/herprior accomplishments, exhibits a high probability of success. Those who have already demonstratedtheir own individual inittiative and received recognition or support from other is also a plus. Allprospective applicants must first submit an Eligiblity Form or call the number bleow to schedule anEligibility Interview.

Deadline: February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 1Award: Contact agencyContact: Opportunities for the Blind Inc.

PO Box 510 Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 800-884-1990 Email: OppBlind@yahoo.com

Website: www.opportunitiesfortheblind.org/info.htm

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Scholarships for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, & Transgender Students

APABA Silicon Valley and BALIF Joint Scholarship

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This is a special joint scholarship from the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley(“APABA-SV Charity”) and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (“BALIF”), for law students witha demonstrated commitment to the Asian Pacific American and LGBT communities. The purpose of thisscholarship is to recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence andachievement in law school; overcome personal hardships and challenges; demonstrated leadership andservice to the Asian Pacific and LGBT communities.

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 2015Awards: One joint scholarship of $3,000Contact: apabasv@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.apabasv.com/awards-scholarships

An Uncommon Legacy Foundation Scholarship

This program provides awards to outstanding undergraduate and graduate lesbian students. To qualify,applicants must be planning to become a full-time student in the U.S.; have a minimum of 3.0 GPA ontheir transcripts; demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the lesbian community; demonstratefinancial need; and follow Legacy’s Lesbian Leaderships Scholarship guidelines at an accredited collegeor university. Consideration will be given to academic performance, honors, personal or financialhardship and, especially, service to the LGBT community. Applicants must apply online.

Deadline: May 1Awards: VariableContact: Scholarship Review Committee

An Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Inc. PO Box 33727 Washington, DC 20033 Phone: 202-265-1926 Fax: 202-265-1927

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Email: scholarship@uncommonlegacy.org

Website: www.uncommonlegacy.org/

Fund for Lesbian and Gay Scholarships (FLAGS)

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to gay, lesbian and bisexual students who areinvolved in the community. For more information or an application, send a self addressed and stampedenvelope to the address below.

Deadline: Mid-September for current school yearAward: VariableContact: Whitman-Brooks

The Scholarship Fund PO Box 48320 Los Angeles, CA 90048-0320 Phone: 213 650-5752

Website: www.finaid.org/otheraid/gay.phtml

Markowski-Leach Scholarship Fund

This award provides financial assistance to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons attendingSan Francisco State University, Stanford University or UC Berkeley students as upper divisionundergraduate or graduate students. Award recipients will have been determined by the ScholarshipCommittee to be likely to make a substantial contribution to society, thereby enhancing both society’sperception of gay and lesbian people as well as the gay and lesbian community’s self-esteem.”Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership and a commitment to excellence in their service,employment, or scholastic endeavors as well as dedicated to a goal that will allow them to contribute to

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the betterment of society. Applications available online in February.

Deadline: Received by April 15Award: $1,250Contact: The Markowski-Leach Scholarship Committee

PO Box 13315 – PMB #206 Oakland, CA 94661-0315 Email: mlscholarships@gmail.com

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Scholarships for Specific Locations

Asian Pacific Bar Association of Silicon Valley Achievement Scholarship

The purpose of the Asian Pacific Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APBASV) Achievement Scholarship isto recognize law students in the Bay Area who have overcome personal hardships or challenges; shownexcellence and achievement in law school; or demonstrated leadership and service to the Asian PacificAmerican community.

Although not required, preference will be given to law students who will be interning in the summer at anon-profit organization that serves the Asian Pacific American community.

Deadline: March 20Award: Up to four awards of $3,000 each

Email: apbasv@gmail.com

Website and Application: http://www.apbasv.org/lawstudents/index_scholars.htm

Berks County Community Foundation – Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship

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In 1978 the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was established by Helen and Richard Fox andFriends to honor the memory of their son who, as a proud member of the Berks County Bar Association,Pennsylvania, served as a young attorney in the Public Defender’s Office.

In June 2000, the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was transferred to the Berks CountyCommunity foundation to manage and administer. The award of $3,000 is presented annually at theBerks County Bar Association Law Day Event. It is given to help fund a deserving Berks county,Pennsylvania, resident embarking on his or her second year at an accredited Law School.

Deadline: April 1Award: $3,000Website and Application: http://www.bccf.org/

Bar Association of San Francisco Bay Area Minority Law Student ScholarshipsThese scholarships provide financial assistance to qualified students from minority groupsunderrepresented in Bay Area law schools. Minority students admitted into and entering an ABA-accredited law school in the Bay Area, and current law students may apply.

Deadline: May 14, 4:00 pmAwards: variable (usually $10,000, renewable)Contact: The Bar Association of San Francisco

Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Programc/o Daisy J. Hung301 Battery Street, 3rd FloorSan Francisco, CA 94111Email: scholarships@sfbar.org

Website: www.sfbar.org/diversity/scholarships.aspx

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Community Foundation Sonoma County – 10,000 Degrees Law School Scholarship

This scholarship is made possible by funding from: The Marin County Bar Association; Michael F.O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship Fund (Sonoma County); The Honorable Gayle Guynup ScholarshipFund (Sonoma County). Requirements: Enrolled full-time in an accredited law school; Graduate of aMarin County or Sonoma County high school; OR, have lived in Marin County or Sonoma County for noless than a 3 year period immediately prior to submission of the scholarship application.

Deadline: May 15, 2015Award: Up to $5,000Contact: Lisa G. Carreno,- Regional Director of 10,000 Degrees, Sonoma County atlcarreno@10000degrees.org or (707) 303-9612Website: http://www.10000degrees.org/students/scholarships/law-school-scholarship/

Edwards Scholarship Fund

The Edwards Scholarship is for Boston residents only. It is open to women and men of all races,nationalities and religions who are less than 25 years old and have lived within the Boston city limitssince the beginning of their junior year of high school. Scholarships are granted based on financial need,scholastic ability, and good character. Recipients are encouraged to remember the fund when they aregainfully employed in their chosen professions. Donations to the fund are acknowledged in writing andare completely tax deductible.

Deadline: March 1Award: $250-$5,000Contact: Edwards Scholarship Fund

200 Clarendon Street, 27th FloorBoston, MA 02116Phone: 617-654-8628

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Frank H. Lang Merit Scholarship

The law firm of Lang, Richert & Patch offers agrant towards payment of law school tuition to applicantswho graduated from a high school in the Central Valley of California and are existing first-year lawstudents or college students admitted to law school. The scholarship is awarded solely on merit, not onneed.

Deadline: May – Contact AgencyAward: One $1,000 scholarshipContact: Lang, Richert & Patch

attn: Tamara L. EqualsP.O. Box 40012Fresno, CA 93755-0012Phone: 559-228-6700

Website: http://www.lrplaw.net/

Fresno County Bar Association Scholarship

Applicants must be a resident of Fresno County, California and a law student in good standing of aschool of law in California accredited by the State Bar of California. Students in law schools outsideFresno County are eligible as long as their permanent family residence address is in Fresno County,California. Applicant must have completed at least one year of law school. Updated applications will besent to law schools each fall.

Deadline: October 15Award: $1,000Contact: Fresno County Bar Association

Attn: Ms. Bobbie Lee, Executive Director1221 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 300

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Fresno, CA 93721-1720Email: bobbielee@fresnocountybar.orgPhone: 559-264-2619Fax: 559-264-8726

Website: http://www.fresnocountybar.org/

Haneman-Perskie Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Each award is a one-year grant paid directly to the law school in the name of the recipient. To be eligiblefor the scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident admitted to law school. The grant is forone year and applicant may re-apply for the seconf and following years. The award shall be based on anacademic ability, financial need, leadership potential, and character.

Deadline: January – May 1Award: VariableContact: Haneman-Perskie Scholarship Foundation

c/o Atlantic County Bar Association1201 Bacharach Blvd.Atlantic City, NJ 08401Phone: 609-345-3444

Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship

Recipients will be chosen based on several factors, including academic achievement, financial need andpotential for making a contribution to society and the legal profession. Preference will be given toapplicants with a significant tie to Justice Blackmun’s home state of Minnesota.

Deadline: June 15

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Award: VariableContact: Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship Foundation Inc.

attn: Jeanette Kelch118 W. Mulberry StreetBaltimore, MD 21201-3600Phone: 410-685-3813Fax: 410-685-0203Email: jak@mcdgr.com

Harry Zekian Memorial Scholarship

Applicants must be residents of California’s Fresno County who are students in good standing at aCalifornia law school accredited by the State Bar. Students in law schools outside Fresno County areeligible if their permanent family residence address is in Fresno County. Updated applications will besent to law schools each fall.

Deadline: October 15Award: Three awards of $2,000 eachContact: Fresno County Bar Association

Attn: Ms. Bobbie Lee, Executive Director1221 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 300Fresno, CA 93721-1720Email: bobbielee@fresnocountybar.orgPhone: 559-264-2619Fax: 559-264-8726

Website: http://www.fresnocountybar.org/

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Hon. Patricia Herron and Hon. Ellen James Scholarship

The Women’s Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association awards at least two scholarshipsannually to local students who have completed at least one year of law school. The purpose of thescholarship is to provide financial and community support to local law students (male and female) whoare in good standing and have demonstrated active community involvement, including involvement inor commitment to women’s issues.

Deadline: Postmarked by September 30Award: Between $1,000 and $5,000Contact: Kirsten Erath Barranti, Esq.

Barranti Law Group5674 Stoneridge Drive, #202Pleasanton, CA 94588Email: kirsten@keblawgroup.comPhone: 925-474-0040Fax: 925-474-0042

John Lewis King Scholarship

The San Bernardino County Bar Association established the scholarship in memory of the late JohnLewis King, one of the formost trials attorneys of San Bernardino County. Recipients must havesubstantial contact with San Bernardino County and currently attend an accredited law school inCalifornia. Academic achievement, financial need, civic accomplishments and employment history willbe considered in selecting recipients. A letter by each applicant, setting forth these factors will berequired when applying as well as an official transcript of at least the last three years of academic work.

Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.Award: $5,000 (at least one)

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Contact: (909) 885-1986 (ask for Claire or Marilyn)Website and Application: http://www.sbcba.org/jlk-news.html

Justice Hollis G. Best Scholarship

This scholarship was established as a memorial to the late Presiding Justice Hollis G. Best to encourageand support outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service by law students.Candidates must be law students who have successfully completed at least one year of law school.Strong preference will be given to current residents of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced,Stanislaus, Tulare or Tuolumne Counties. Primary considerations are academic achievement and thebreadth and depth of the applicant’s extracurricular and community activities. Financial need anddemonstrated leadership capabilities are also taken into consideration.

Deadline: January 16, 2015Award: $1,000Contact: Margo Feldkamp/Justice Hollis G. Best Scholarship CommitteeEmail: margofeldkamp@jud.ca.gov

5th District Court of Appeal2424 Ventura StreetFresno, CA 93721Phone: 559-445-5625

Justice Pauline Davis Hanson ScholarshipCandidates must be female students who have successfully completed at least one year of law school.Preference will be given to current or former residents of California’s Fresno, Kings, Madera or Tularecounties. Primary considerations are academic achievement and the breadth and depth of theapplicants’s extra-curricular and community activities. Financial need and demonstrated leadershipcabilities are also taken into consideration. Using the contact information below, applications may beobtained by phone, e-mail or fax.

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Deadline: May 15Award: $2,000Contact: Fresno County Women Lawyers Scholarship Committee

c/o Nancy J. Stegall, Esq. 2445 Capitol Street, Suite 140 Fresno, CA 93721-2267 Phone: 559-237-6800/ Fax: 559-237-6807 nstegall@cv-familylaw.com

Kern County Women Lawyers Public Interest Benefit Fund Scholarship

The Kern County Women Lawyers Association (KCWLA) of Bakersfield, California is an organization thatsupports and promotes women in the profession as well as issues of gender, diversity and equality. TheKCWLA, through its Foundation, awards scholarships to both female and male law students, each year,in April or May. In order to receive a scholarship, the applicant must have ties to Kern County,California, have financial need and/or hardship and have good academic standing and scholarship. TheFoundation is interested in candidates who have interests and experiences concerning issues facing theprocession and, in particular, those issues important to women. Each year, at least one scholarship for asecond, third or fourth year law student is awarded.

Deadline: April 2Awards: $250-$3,000Contact: Cynthia C. Norris, Secretary

Kern County Women Lawyers FoundationP.O. Box 2702Bakersfield, CA 93302Phone: 661-868-2736

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La Raza Lawyers Association-Central Valley Chapter-Hon. Mario G. Olmos Memorial Scholarship

Since 1980 the La Raza Lawyers Association of Fresno has awarded scholarships to deserving lawstudents who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership qualities, and involvement in theLatino community, financial need, and ties to California’s Central Valley. Since 1991 the scholarship fundhas been dedicated to the memory of the late Superior Court Judge Mario G. Olmos, a Fresno countyjurist and respected community leader. Presently enrolled law students in their first, second, third orfourth year of legal study are eligible to apply for this scholarship. In order to receive their awards,recipients are expected to be present at the annual banquet to be held this year in Fresno on April 10,2015. Each recipient will receive a complimentary entry to the banquet for themselves and one guest.

Deadline: February 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.Awards: Variable (most recently in the range of $1,000 – $3,000)Contact: Juan Ramirez at Juan-f-r@comcast.net (e-mail preferred) or tel. (559) 679-9507Website: http://larazalaw.com/Application: http://larazalaw.com/events/banquet.html

La Raza Lawyers Association of Santa Clara County

La Raza Lawyers Association of Santa Clara County provides grants to encourage and advance thesocial, cultural, economic and legal equality of minorities. The scholarships are available to La Razastudents who 1) are from the Bay Area; or 2)attend Santa Clara University, Lincoln, UC Berkeley, USF ,UC Hastings, Stanford, Golden Gate University, UC Davis, or McGeorge Schools of Law. In addition, theAssociation will consider activities such as, but not limited to, community involvement, peer counseling,school activities and financial need. Application available online.

Deadline: September 24Award: $1,500 to $2,500Contact: Richard Alvarez, Scholarship Chair

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PO Box 30San Jose, CA 95103Email: larazalawyers@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.larazalawyers-santaclara.com/

La Raza Lawyers Association of Santa Cruz County

These grants are provided to encourage and advance the social, cultural economic and legal equalify ofminorities. The scholarship grants are available to Latino students who are from Santa Cruz County,even if now living in a different county. The Association will look at financial need and activities such ascommunity involvement, peer counseling, and school activities in determining the award recipients.Application available online.

Deadline: July 31Award: $500- $2,000Contact: Victor M. Campos

Attorney at Law831 Bay Avenue, Suite 1-FCapitola, CA 95010Phone: 831-464-2222Email: viclaw@pacbell.net

Website: http://www.victormcampos.com/

Rhode Island Bar Foundation – Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The objective of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation’s Scholarship Program is to support high standards inlegal practice. It provides financial assistance to Rhode Island residents who show promise of becoming

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outstanding lawyers and need assistance to study at quality law schools. Scholarship awards shall beexclusively for tuition and related expenses for persons who enroll as full-time students in programs

leading to the award of the L.L.B. or J.D. degree offered by law schools located in one of the UnitedStates or District of Columbia and accredited by the American Bar Association. Each scholarship will bemade on the basis of demonstrated financial need, superior academic performance, community andpublic service, and demonstrated contacts with and commitment to the State of Rhode Island. Theaward is for first year law students.

Deadline: Received by March 19Award: 2 awards for $15,000 eachContact: Ginny Caldwell

Rhode Island Bar Foundation115 Cedar StreetProvidence, RI 02903Phone: 401-421-6541Fax: 401-421-2703Email: gcaldwell@ribar.com

Website and Application: http://ribar.com/foundation/scholarships.asp

San Mateo County Women Lawyers’ Section Educational Foundation

Scholarships are available to all law students, both male and female. Criteria for selection include, butare not limited to, the following attributes: financial need, academic excellence, residential or other tiesto San Mateo County, and involvement in activities, whether legal, scholastic, public, private orcommunity. Applicants for the scholarship should submit a letter stating their qualifications for theaward and the information about why they should be selected. Please include in the letter, or as aseparate attachment, the following information: All law school scholarships received and in whatamounts; specify how the law school education is being financed; include a copy of the current law

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school transcript; and provide any other information pertinent to the referenced selection criteria.

Letters and materials should be mailed to the San Mateo County Women Lawyers’ Section EducationalFoundation (SMCWLSEF), P.O Box 341, San Carlos, California 94070, or by email to Mara Feiger,President, at mwfeiger@yahoo.com.

Deadline: April 1Award: VariesContact: Mara Feiger, President at mwfeiger@yahoo.com or 650-679-8484Website: http://www.smcwlef.org/?page_id=8

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to law students who are residents of Santa Barbara County, California, atthe time of their application. The foundation is looking for financially needy students with strongacademic records, worthy extracurricular activities and leadership potential. Special consideration willbe given to students re-entering the work force, single parents and applicants who demonstrate a strongcommitment to promoting gender equality.

Deadline: May 30Award: 2 awards for $1,000Contact: Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Foundation

PO Box 20085Santa Barbara, CA 93120-0085

Website: http://www.sbwl.org/

Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to applicants who graduated from ahigh school in Santa Barbara County, California, or to adult re-entry students who resided in Santa

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Barbara for at least the last three years as nonstudents. Applicants must be full-time graduate studentsin the current academic year at approved U.S. colleges or universities.

The George A. Cavalletto Law Scholarship Fund is awarded to full-time law students. Applicants musthave originally graduated from a high school in Santa Barbara County and be studying in a standardacademic-year law program. Applicants must complete a Scholarships Foundation of Santa Barbaragraduate application and submit with all supporting materials by January 31. A personal interview inSanta Barbara, California is required in March. Application available online.

Deadline: January 31Award: VariableContact: Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara

PO Box 3620Santa Barbara, CA 93130Phone: 805-687-6065Fax: 805-687-6031Email: info@sbscholarship.org

Website: http://www.sbscholarship.org/

Sonoma County Women-In-Law Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded annually to assist a law student in completing his or her education. Thescholarship committee will consider the following attributes:

1) Sonoma County residence2) academic achievement3) financial need4) second- or third-year law student status and5) demonstrated interest in promoting equal opportunity and justice for all women.

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Applications sent to California law schools in early fall.

Deadline: November 1Award: $5,000Contact: Sonoma County Women in Law, c/o Beyers Costin,

200 Fourth Street, Ste. 400, PO Box 878, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

Phone and email: 707-547-2000 sbabb@beyerscostin.com

Ventura County Community Foundation – Roy A. Gustafson Memorial Scholarship

Candidates must have graduated from a public or private high school in Ventura County;completed the first year of law school at an accredited college or university in California;have financial need.

Deadline: received @ VCCF by 5pm on January 16Award: about $2,500Contact: Scholarships, Ventura County Community Foundation

1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 100Camarillo, CA 93010-8364Phone: (805) 988-0196 x 119Email: vweber@vccf.org (Virginia Weber)

Website: www.vccf.org/scholarships.html

Willis W. and Ethel M. Clark Foundation- Investment in Community Graduate Fellowship

This scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving graduate student who was born, raised or lived onthe Monterey Peninsula and who intends to return to the area and be of service to the local community

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after completing his/her graduate degree. The award can be used to cover ordinary graduate schoolcosts including tuition, books, room, and board. Selection criteria include: full-time enrollment in anadvanced program of study; above average academic achievement; proven commitment to volunteerismand public service; intent to remain connected to the Monterey Peninsula through work and/orresidence.

Deadline: January 31, 2015Amount: Up to $10,000Contact: Clark Foundation (831) 625-1175Website: http://www.theclarkfoundation.org/overview.htmlApplication: http://www.theclarkfoundation.org/application.html

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