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Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

The School of Law awards merit scholarships to selected students entering their first year of study, based on their pre-law school academic achievement and demonstrated potential for success in legal studies. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships, which may be granted after a review of the materials submitted in support of the application for admission. No additional financial aid or other forms are required. Successful applicants are notified of any scholarship award with their offer of admission.

The Merit Scholarships are funded, in part, by generous gifts from, or made in honor of, alumni and friends of the School of Law. For a list of donors, please click here.

Other Scholarships

Women Lawyers Committee Scholarship for Transitional Students

The Women Lawyers Committee awards a scholarship to an entering transitional student who has been out of school for a continuous five year period prior to seeking admission to USF law school. Information about the scholarship and how to apply will be sent to entering students when it is available.

External Scholarship Opportunities

A number of organizations not affiliated with the University provide scholarships to selected students depending on varying affiliations and other criteria. For your convenience, we have compiled a guide to many of these opportunities below. Please note that we have no role in awarding any of the scholarships listed in the resource guide and the criteria or other information may have changed since we compiled the list.

Law School Scholarship Program

Arthur Zief, Jr. Scholarship

The Arthur Zief, Jr. Scholarship is open to applicants who will have completed one year of study at USF School of Law and can demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students with strong participation in extra-curricular activities, who are not receiving other significant USF aid. Fifty-four students are awarded a non-renewable scholarship of $7,500 and one student receives a wild-card award of $1,500. 2008-09 Application Period for Zief Scholarships extends from April 18 until 4:00 P.M. on May 22, 2008. Please click here for scholarship application.

Award Amount : Multiple awards of $7,500 plus one $1,500
Deadline : 4/22/2008

USF School of Law
Deans Office
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 422-6304
lawdeansoffice@usfca.edu

University Scholarships

Saber Es Poder Scholarship

The Saber Es Poder Scholarship (Knowledge is Power) was established by Rev. Luis Quihuis, SJ in 1995 to provide scholarships for Latinos at USF towards the completion of their education at the University. The USF Hispanic Alumni Association, La Compania, as well as the Office of Development are the primary supporters of this scholarship program.

Award Amount : Variable
Deadline : Contact USF Office of Alumni & Development

USF School of Law
Office of Alumni & Development
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 422-5457
lawdevelopment@usfca.edu

Incoming and Continuing Students

Disabled Students

American Council of the Blind Educational Scholarships

The American Council of the Blind provides scholarships annually to post-secondary students who are blind.

Award Amount : $500 - $3,000
Deadline : Approximately March 1st

American Council of the Blind
1155 15th Street N.W., Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 424-8666
http://www.acb.org/resources/finaid-scholarships.html

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American Foundation for the Blind Scholarship

AFB administers a scholarship program for deserving students. Each year individuals who are legally blind or visually impaired can apply for financial awards to support their post-secondary/ graduate education.

Award Amount : $500 - $2,500
Deadline : Approximately March 31st

American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(800) 232-5463
http://www.afb.org/scholarships.asp

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College Scholarship Awards

College scholarships are awarded to qualified students with moderate to profound hearing loss to continue their education at undergraduate and graduate levels. Students must demonstrate a serious commitment to academic and career excellence. The scholarship is not renewable. It can be awarded twice, but applicants must reapply.

Award Amount : $250 - $5,000
Deadline : Approximately April 15th

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3417 Volta Place NW
Washington, DC 20007
(866) 337-5220
http://www.agbell.org

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ELA Foundation Scholarship

The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Inc. Scholarship is for any woman with a physical disability who is working towards a masters degree or above in an accredited college or university in the United States.

Award Amount : $500 - $2,000
Deadline : Approximately June 1st

The ELA Foundation
2460 North Lake Avenue, PMB #128
Altadena, CA 91001
http://www.ela.org

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William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship

Applicants must be legally blind and currently studying at the post-secondary level for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired.

Award Amount : $500
Deadline : Approximately March 15th

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
1703 N. Beauregard St. Ste. 440
Alexandria, VA 22311
(877) 492-2708
http://www.aerbvi.org

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Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Students

George Choy Memorial/Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Scholarship Fund

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Asian and Pacific Islanders entering their first or second year of post-secondary education.

Award Amount : $1,000
Deadline : Approximately June 1st

Horizons Foundation
870 Market Street, Suite 728
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 398-2333 ext. 116
http://www.horizonsfoundation.org/

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General Scholarships

Diane Yu Loan Repayment Assistance Program

A program started in 2004 to assist recent law graduates who are working in the Asian Pacific American legal service organizations to repay a portion of their student loans. The recipient of this award receives $5,000 for two years to be applied to their educational debt.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Contact the NAPABA Foundation for deadline information

The NAPABA Law Foundation
910 17th St., NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 775-9555

http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=scholarships

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Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship

The Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship was established in honor of Honorable Harry A. Blackmun, Associate Justice Supreme Court of the United States, as a perpetual testament to his contribution to American jurisprudence, to his compassion and generosity of spirit, and to the inspiration he has provided by example and personal encouragement. The recipient will be chosen based on several factors including academic achievement, financial need, and potential for making a contribution to society and the legal profession. Applicants must be seniors or graduates applying to law school. In addition, preference will be given to applicants with a significant tie to the Justice's home state of Minnesota.

Award Amount : Variable
Deadline : Approximately June 15th

Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
118 West Mulberry Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3600
(410) 685-3813

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The Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Scholarship

An award in the memory of Giles S. Rich, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, will be given by the Federal Circuit Bar Association to a law student showing financial need, and having demonstrated academic promise, either in undergraduate studies or in law school. Selection for the award will be based on a written submission of no more than one page setting out the applicant's financial need, any interests in particular areas of the law, and any qualifications for the award considered relevant by the applicant.

Award Amount : $10,000
Deadline : Approximately April 1st

Kevin R. Casey, Past President
901 New York Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20001-4413
(202) 466-3923
http://www.fedcirbar.org

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The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions new Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family. Applicants must be a new American; must have a bachelor's degree; and must be older than 30 years of age as of November 1st, 2004.

Award Amount : Maintenance grant of $20,000 plus a tuition grant of 1/2 the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program.
Deadline : Approximately November 1st

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
400 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 547-6926
http://www.pdsoros.org

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Jewish Students

Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund, Inc.

Loan funds are designed to help Jewish men and women who have difficulty pursuing higher education. Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. Selections are based on academic ability, financial need, family problems, physical and mental disability, and potential for leadership in the Jewish community. The loans awarded through this fund are interst free loans.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline : Approximately April 1st

The Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund, Inc.
430 Park Avenue, Suite 505
New York, NY 10022
http://www.micnovick@aol.com

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Various Loans, Grants & Small Scholarships

Recipients must be a Jewish resident of San Francisco, San Mateo, Sonoma, Marin or Northern Santa Clara Counties. Funds are prioritized for people who need financial help in order to pursue their educational and vocational goals.

Award Amount : Variable
Deadline : Contact the scholarship organization for deadline information

JFCS
Loans and Grants Program
2150 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1226
http://www.jfcs.org/services/financial_aid_and_assistance/Educational_Loans,_Grants,_Scholarships/

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Mexican-American, Hispanic and Latino Students

College Scholarship Program

Scholarships are available on a competitive basis for graduate students that are of Hispanic heritage. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or a legal Permanent Resident; maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0; have earned at least 12 undergraduate units in the U.S. or Puerto Rico; and be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline : Approximately October 15th

College Scholarship Program Application
55 Second St., Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
(877) 473-4636
http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424

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Esperanza Scholarship

The Esperanza Scholarship program awards college scholarships to eligible Hispanic students who reside in Cuyahoga and Lorain County in Northeast Ohio. Applicants also need to have been born in a Hispanic Country or have at least one parent who is fully hispanic.

Award Amount : $500 - $1,500
Deadline : Approximately March 17th

Esperanza Scholarship Community Center
4115 Bridge Avenue, Suite 107
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 651-7178
http://www.esperanzainc.org/Scholarships.htm

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Law School Scholarships

The Fund offers financial assistance to qualified Latino individuals in pursuit of higher education. Awards are provided to first, second and third-year law students who have outstanding academic records, including participation and leadership in extracurricular activities. Scholarships are awarded to Latino students who demonstrate involvement with and commitment to serve the Latino community; financial need; and academic achievement indicating the potential for successful completion of a graduate or law degree.

Award Amount : $3,000 - $7,000
Deadline : 10/1/2008

MALDEF
634 S. Spring Street, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 629-2512
http://www.maldef.org/education/scholarships.html

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LULAC National Scholarship Fund

The LULAC National Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to qualified Hispanic students attending accredited colleges, universities and graduate schools in the United States.

Award Amount : $250 - $2,000
Deadline : Approximately March 31st

LULAC National Office
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-6130
http://www.lulac.org/education.html

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Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship

The PRLDEF Education Division works directly with Latinos and other students of color to encourage them to pursue a legal career. Services provided by the PRLDEF include one-to-one pre-admissions counseling; workshops; low cost LSAT prep courses; scholarship programs; a mentorship program and internships and fellowship programs.

Award Amount : $2,000
Deadline : Approximately March 4th

Puerto Rican Legal Defense And Education Fund
99 Hudson St., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-3360
(800)328-2322
http://www.prldef.org

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Vikki Carr Scholarship

The Vikki Carr scholarship is open to students who are Texas residents of Hispanic heritage. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents between the ages of 17 and 22.

Award Amount : Variable
Deadline : Approximately April 1st

Vikki Carr Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 780968
San Antonio, TX 78278
http://www.vikkicarrfoundation.com/

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Wally Davis Legal Memorial Scholarship Fund / Hispanic Bar Association

Applicants for the Wally Davis Legal Memorial Scholarship Fund must be a resident of Orange County attending any Law School in the USA or attending a Law School in Orange County; of Latino origin; and demonstrate involvement in the Latino community.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $2,000
Deadline : Approximately February 15th

Wally Davis Memorial Legal Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Bar Association
2801 Business Center Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92612
http://www.maldef.org/education/c_scholarships.cfm?ID=24

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Minority Students

Abe and Esther Hagiwara Student Aid Award

The Abe and Esther Hagiwara Student Aid Award was founded to provide financial assistance to a student who otherwise would have to delay or terminate his/her education due to a lack of financing. Only applicants that exhibit severe financial need will be considered for this award. Every applicant must be a National JACL member.

Award Amount : Contact JACL for award amount
Deadline : Contact JACL for deadline information

JACL National Scholarship Committee
1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(415) 921-5225
http://www.jacl.org/edu/education.htm

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Jones Jackson Scholarship

Applicants for the Jones Johnson Scholarship must be a member of the NAACP and under 25 years of age. Awards are based on GPA and academic achievement.

Award Amount : $2,500
Deadline : Approximately March 31st

NAACP Education Department
4805 Mount Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3297
(877) 622-2798
http://www.naacp.org/youth/scholarships/information/naacp/index.htm

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Judge Robert M. Takasugi Fellowships for Public Interest Law

The NAPABA Law Foundation supports a public interest fellowship program in honor of United States District Court Judge Robert M. Takasugi to recognize his many years of dedication, commitment and service to the Asian Pacific American legal community.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Approximately March 14th

The NAPABA Law Foundation
910 17th Street NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 775-9555
http://www.takasugifellowship.com/about.html

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Sho Sato Memorial Scholarship

Sho Sato, a Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley, was one of the nation's most prominent scholars of local governmental law. Mr. Sato was known as a leading figure in promoting relations between law schools in Japan and the United States. Every applicant must be a National JACL member. There are 30 awards with a total of $60,000 given annually.

Award Amount : Variable
Deadline : Contact Foundation for deadline information

JACL National Scholarship Committee
1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 94102
(415) 921-5225
http://www.jacl.org/edu/scholar.htm

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The Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation

The Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation (AEBSF) is offering three $5,000 scholarships to minority law students attending S.F. Bay Area law schools. AEBSF was established in November 1996 shortly after the death of California Supreme Court Associate Justice Allen E. Broussard. The goal of AEBSF is to provide substantial scholarships to minority law students based on academic performances, community service and financial need.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Approximately April 24th

The Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation
1547 Clay Street Suite 310
San Francisco, CA 94109
http://www.broussard-scholarship.org/scholar.html

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The George A. Strait Minority Scholarship

The George A. Strait Minority Scholarships are awarded annually to college graduates with meaningful law library experience who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines, are degree candidates in an accredited library or law school, and who intend to have a career in law librarianship. Applicants must show evidence of financial need.

Award Amount : $3,500
Deadline : Approximately April 1st

Chair, Scholarships Committee
53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-4764
http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_strait.asp

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The NAPABA Foundation Presidential Anheuser-Busch Scholarships

Each year, two Anheuser - Busch NAPABA Law Foundation Presidential Scholarships are awarded to law students who demonstrate particularly outstanding leadership potential to serve the Asian Pacific American community, as selected from all of the scholarship applicants by the Foundation in consultation with the President of NAPABA. These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of Anheuser-Busch.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Approximately September 5th

The NAPABA Law Foundation
910 17th St., NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 775-9555
http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=scholarships

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The NAPABA Law Foundations Scholarships

The NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships are awarded each fall to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Asian Pacific American Community as future leaders. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to pro bono law, public interest and/or public service work; financial need; leadership potential; commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community.

Award Amount : $2,000
Deadline : Approximately September 15th

The NAPABA Law Foundation
51 Madison Avenue, Room 104
New York, NY 10010
(202) 775-9555
http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=scholarships

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Thomas T. Hayashi Memorial Scholarship

The Eastern District Council established this scholarship award in memory of Thomas Hayashi, an outstanding Nisei civil rights advocate and attorney in international law. It was Mr. Hayashi's philosophy to encourage other Nikkei to enter the legal profession as a means of securing justice for the disadvantaged. Every applicant must be a National JACL member.

Award Amount : $2,000
Deadline : Contact Foundation for deadline information
JACL National Scholarship Committee
1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 94102
(415) 921-5225
http://www.jacl.org/edu/scholar.html

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Native American Students

AIGC Fellowship for Native American Graduate Students

AIGC Fellowships are awarded to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are full-time graduate students at any accredited university in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Award Amount : Variable
Deadline : Approximately June 1st

American Indian Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 1B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(800) 628-1920
http://www.aigc.com

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American Indian Scholarship

This award is intended to help Native American students of any age, any tribe, in any state striving to get an education. All awards are judged based on financial need and academic achievement. This scholarship is applicable to programs of vocational training or college/university at the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants must be Native American, in financial need and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

Award Amount : $500
Deadline : Contact Foundation for deadline information

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
(202) 628-1776
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

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Wisconsin Higher Education Grant

Participants must be members of the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin, have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be accepted into an accredited college or technical school.

Award Amount : Up to $20,000
Deadline : Contact The Oneida Nation for deadline information

The Oneida Tribe Norbert Hill Center
N7210 Seminary Road
Oneida, WI 54155
(800) 236-2214 ext. 4333
http://www.oneidanation.org

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Parental Membership

CTA Scholarship for Dependent Children

CTA Scholarship applicants must be a dependent child of an active, retired-life or deceased member of CTA. The applicant must be claimed as a dependent on the current year's IRS tax form.

Award Amount : $2,000
Deadline : Approximately January 27th

California Teachers Association Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
(650) 552-5370
http://www.cta.org

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Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program

The Blinded Veterans Association has established the Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program for the purpose of assisting the educational goals of dependant children and spouses of blinded veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $2,000
Deadline : Contact the Blinded Veterans Association for deadline information

Blinded Veterans Association
477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
(202) 371-8880
http://www.bva.org

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Polish American Club of North Jersey Scholarships

The Foundation provides funding to qualified students for full-time graduate studies in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or a permanent resident of Polish descent and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be active members of the Polish American Club of New Jersey or be the child or grandchild of a member. Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant's interest in the Polish community, and financial need.

Award Amount : $1,000
Deadline : 1/13/2008

The Kosciuszko Foundation
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 734-2130
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDscholarships.html

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The Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program

The Foundation provides funding to qualified students for full-time graduate studies in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or a permanent resident of Polish descent and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant's interest in the Polish community, and financial need.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $7,000
Deadline : Approximately January 15th

The Kosciuszko Foundation
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 734-2130
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDscholarships_US_Tuition.html

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Residency-Based Scholarships

Finlandia Foundation Trust Scholarship

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Finland and accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning. Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students. Students studying subjects related to Finnish culture receive special consideration.

Award Amount : $500 - $3,000
Deadline : Approximately February 1st

Finlandia Foundation National
470 West Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-795-2081
http://www.finlandiafoundation.org

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Haneman-Perskie Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Applicants must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to law school. The grant is for a one year period and it is based on academic ability, financial need, leadership potential and character.

Award Amount : Contact the Haneman-Perskie Foundation for award amount
Deadline : Approximately May 1st

Haneman-Perskie Scholarship Foundation
c/o Atlantic County Bar Association
1201 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-3444

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Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara

The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara awards scholarships to medical/graduate students and are based on a variety of factors, which may include academic excellence, financial need, motivation and potential. Applicants must currently be full-time at an approved college, and must have attended high school in Santa Barbara Counties for grades 11-12 and have graduated from a secondary school in Santa Barbara County. Re-entry adult applicants who have resided in Santa Barbara for a minimum of the last three years as a non-student may also be eligible.

Award Amount : Contact Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara for award amount
Deadline : Approximately January 31st

Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
P.O. Box 3620
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
(805) 687-6065
http://www.sbscholarship.org

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Frank H. Lang Merit Scholarship

The law firm of Lang Richert & Patch offers a grant towards payment of law school tuition to first-year law students or college students applying to law school. Applicants must have graduated from a high school in the Central Valley of California and be a graduate or graduating student from a high school in the Central Valley of California and be a graduate or graduating student of Fresno State University. The scholarship is awarded solely on merit, not need.

Award Amount : $1,000
Deadline : Contact the law firm of Lang Richert & Patch for deadline information

Lang Richert & Patch
5200Palm Avenue Suite 401
Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 228-6700
http://www.lrplaw.net

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Women's Studies

International Fellowships

Fellowships are awarded for full-time study to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career.

Award Amount : $18,000
Deadline : Approximately December 1st

American Association of University Women
1111 Sixteenth Street NW
Washington,DC
(800)326-2289
http://www.aauw.org

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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund

The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides grants-in-aid for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.

Award Amount : Up to $6,000
Deadline : Contact the Foundation for deadline information

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2899
(515) 255-3153
http://www.peointernational.org

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Incoming Students

General Scholarships

Education Awards

In exchange for a year to two years of service, full-time AmeriCorps members earn a living allowance, health care, and an education award up to $4,725 to finance college, graduate school, or vocation training. Perkins and Stafford Loans can be deferred while participating in these programs.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $4,725
Deadline : Contact AmeriCorps for deadline information

AmeriCorps
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-5000
http://www.cns.gov ; http://www.americorps.gov

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Minority Students

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund

The applicant must be an entering, first-year law student at an ABA-accredited law school. At the time of submission of the application, the applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the undergraduate level. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and be a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession. In addition, the applicant's financial need; personal, family, and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered. Awards may be renewable for two additional years.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Approximately March 1st

American Bar Association
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610-4714
(800)285-2221
http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html

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Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship

A scholarship is available for an entering first year law school student at the University of San Francisco. The scholarship is designated for a minority student who indicates financial need and has demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles to attain his/her education. This scholarship is renewable with good standing, continuing financial need and enrollment at USF.

Award Amount : $10,000
Deadline : Approximately May 30th

The Bar Association of San Francisco
465 California Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104-1826
(415) 782-9000
http://www.sfbar.org/about/diversity.aspx

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Earl Warren Civil Rights Training Scholarship

The scholarships are awarded each year to 15-20 new students whose community involvement activities and leadership qualities demonstrate outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Awards are limited to U.S. citizens and preference is given to students who are entering their first year of full-time study.

Award Amount : $3,000
Deadline : Approximately March 31st

The Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc.
99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600
New York, NY 10013
(212)965-2200
http://www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=41

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Earl Warren Shearman & Sterling Scholarships

Earl Warren Shearman & Sterling Scholarships are two special stipends for African-American law students. The scholarship is sponsored by Sherman & Sherman, a large commercial law firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and several foreign locations. Recipients are assigned attorney-mentors from LDF and from Shearman & Sterling, and gain experience working with LDF on issues related to civil rights and public interest law.

Award Amount : $15,000
Deadline : Approximately March 31st

The Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc.
99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600
New York, NY 10013
(212)965-2200
http://www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=41

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Residency-Based Scholarships

Rhode Island Bar Foundation Thomas J. Black Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship is in honor of the late Thomas F. Black, a person known for his impressive ability as a lawyer and banker, his deeply rooted legal scholarship and his notable participation in civic and charitable causes. The scholarship is a one year, non-renewable award, for full-time students who are Rhode Island residents and who will be entering their first year of law school in September.

Award Amount : $10,000
Deadline : Approximately March 6th

Rhode Island Bar Foundation
115 Cedar Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-5740
http://www.ribar.com

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Accounting Scholarships

Attorney - CPA Foundation Essay Contest

The Attorney-CPA Foundation Essay Contest is broken up into two separate divisions. There is an undergraduate division and a graduate/professional divison. Each division has a separate essay topic, each division will be judged separately. Specific essay topic information can be found on the sponsoring organizations website.

Award Amount : $2,500
Deadline : Approximately April 15th

Attorney - CPA Foundation
3921 Old Lee Highway Ste. 71A
Fairfax, VA 22030
(888) 288-9272
http://www.attorney-cpa.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3280

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Attorney - CPA Foundation Scholarship Program

The Attorney CPA Foundation will award ten scholarships in various amounts to students graduating from law school in 2008 who are committed to the profession of accounting as evidenced by a CPA certificate. Applicants must also demonstrate outstanding academic performance.

Award Amount : $250 - $1,000
Deadline : Approximately April 15th

Attorney - CPA Foundation
3921 Old Lee Highway Ste. 71A
Fairfax, VA 22030
(800) 272-2889
http://www.attorney-cpa.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3280

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Bar Exam Costs

Imelda Rosenthal Memorial Scholarship

The Imelda Rosenthal Memorial Scholarship awards a $1,000 scholarship to law students graduating in the 2006-2008 academic year to help cover the costs of fees and related expenses for taking the California Bar Exam. Applicants must be taking the Bar for the first time, have submitted their moral character application as of the application deadline, and be able to provide evidence of financial need and commitment to public service. Applicants must be nominated by their law schools, and each school may nominate up to five applicants. Preference is given to applicants who can demonstrate a long-term commitment to public service.

Award Amount : 50% of the cost of the Bar Examination (excluding ethical and moral character review)
Deadline : Approximately February 14th

Foundation of the State Bar of California
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 856-0780 ext. 302
http://www.foundationstatebarcal.org/programs/

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Essay Competition

Adam A. Milani Disability Law Writing Competition

The purposes of the Adam A. Milani Law Writing competition are to promote greater interest in and understanding of the field of disability law and to encourage excellent legal writing skills in students enrolled in ABA accredited law schools. The competiton invites submission in two categories, the essay category and the Law practice category. Submissions in the essay category should be essays or law review-type articles on a disability law topic. Submissions in the law practice category should be briefs or office memoranda on a disability law topic.

Award Amount : $300 - $500
Deadline : Approximately June 1st

Adam A. Milani Disability Law Writing Competition
1021 Georgia Ave.
Macon, GA 31207-0001
http://www.law.mercer.edu/academics/legal_writing/writingcomp.cfm

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Entertainment Law Initiative Legal Writing Competition

The Recording Academy, best known for its annual GRAMMY Awards, established the competition to forge a connection between the creative, technical and legal communities of the music industry. The Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) is comprised of three major elements, a national legal writing contest, a seminar series held at nationally prominent law schools, and a high profile scholarship luncheon. The contest challenges students to identify and research a compelling legal issue confronting the music industry and propose a resolution.

Award Amount : $1,500 - $5,000
Deadline : Approximately December 20th

GRAMMY Foundation
3402 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(312) 392-3777 ext. 8691
http://www.grammy.com/foundation

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George Hutchinson Writing Competition

The George Hutchinson Writing Competition honors the first Chief Clerk of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The competition is open to all law students enrolled in ABA accredited law schools. Entries must discuss a topic within the substance, procedure, or scope of the specialized jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. A panel of judges from the membership of the Association evaluates the submissions each summer to determine a winner. Winning papers are typically published in the federal Circuit Bar Journal.

Award Amount : $3,000
Deadline : Approximately June 30th

Alexandra Manolas
Administrative Coordinator
George Hutchinson Writing Competition
BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE
NBC Tower- Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60611-5599
http://www.amanolas@brinkshofer.com
http://www.fedcirbar.org

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H. Thomas Austern Memorial Writing Competition

The Food and Drug Law Institute sponsors the Writing Competitions to encourage law students interested in the areas of law that affect foods, drugs, devices, cosmetics, and biologics. Winning papers will be considered for publication in the Food and Drug Law Journal. There are two competitions-one for papers with a maximum of 40 pages, and one for papers 41 pages and over.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $1,500
Deadline : Approximately June 13th

Food and Drug Law Institute
Academic Programs
1155 15th Street NW Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005-4903
(800) 956-6293
http://www.fdli.org/edu/hthomas.html

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National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees

The National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (NACTT) Quarterly announces a Law Student Scholarship Award for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy articles selected for publication in the NACTT Quarterly.

Award Amount : $1,000
Deadline : Contact NACTT for deadline information

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees Quarterly
1 Windsor Cove Suite 305
Columbia, S.C. 29223
(800)445-8629
http://www.nactt.com

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NonSmokers' Research and Writing Contest

Competitors help develop strategy in real public interest legal cases involving nonsmokers' rights. Initial entrants need to submit only a 1000 word summary of their proposal of his or her idea for a novel legal or law related action to protect or advance nonsmokers' rights. This writing contest is open to any law student.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline : Contact the National Center for NonSmokers’ Rights for deadline information

National Center for NonSmokers' Rights
2013 H. Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 659-4363
Contest info: (202)223-8308
http://www.nosmokingcontest.org/

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Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest

The contest was established in 1970 by prominent environmental lawyer, the late Roscoe B. Hogan of Birmingham, Alabama, and serves to provide law students the opportunity to investigate and offer solutions to the multitude of injustices inflicted on the envirnoment. Any student currently enrolled in an accredited American law school may submit a legal essay for the competition.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Contact the Foundation for deadline information

Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest
Public Justice
1825 K Street Suite 200
Washington, D.C.
(202)797-8600
http://www.publicjustice.net/essay%20contest/essaycontest.htm

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William Pew Religious Freedom Scholarship Competition

The Alliance Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing strategic planning, training, and funding in the legal battle for religious freedom, sanctity of life, and family values in America. Law students of any faith, currently enrolled, and in good standing in a J.D. program at an American law school are eligible to enter.

Award Amount : $500 - $2,500
Deadline : Approximately June 15th

Pew Scholarship Alliance Defense Fund, Inc.
15100 N 90th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
No telephone inquiries
http://www.alliancedefensefund.org/whatwedo/funding/scholarships.aspx

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Bert W. Levit Essay Contest

Contest is open to Young Lawyers' Division or Law Student Division members of the ABA who are in good academic standing as of January 1, 2006. In addition to the cash prize, the winner will receive an all expense paid trip to attend the Spring 2008 National Legal Malpractice Conference in Boston, MA.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Approximately February 22nd

Levit Essay Contest
ABA Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability
321 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/lpl/levit.html

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Annual Competition for Outstanding Student Papers in the Area of Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of California presents this competition to permanent california residents who are enrolled full time at any U.S. law school or a non California resident in full time attendance at a California law school. The first prize paper will also be published as an article in New Matter, the section's journal, which is circulated to Intellectual Property lawyers statewide. The paper winner will also receive an all expense paid trip to the intellectual property sections annual spring meeting.

Award Amount : $2,000, $750, $250
Deadline : Approximately October 31st

The Intellectual Property Section
State Bar of California
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
http://www.calbar.org/ipsection

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2008 Legal Assistance Essay Contest

The annual LAMP Essay Contest invites submissions that challenge conventional wisdom by proposing modifications to current directives, policies, customs, or practices relating to military legal assistance and preventive law. The topic for this year's essay is "What should be the future of military legal assistance?"

Award Amount : $500 - $1,000
Deadline : Contact the Foundation for deadline information

Legal Assistance Essay Contest
c/o Edna Driver
ABA StCte. on LAMP
541 N. Fairbanks Court
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/lamp/econtest.html

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Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association Research & Writing Contest

The fourth annual law student research and writing contest is open to all law students who have an interest in the field of aviation. Topics should address any aspect of aviation law, including tort law, land use, patent law, fractional ownership and FAA issues. The winning paper may be published in the LPBA Journal.

Award Amount : $100 - $250
Deadline : Contact the Foundation for deadline information

LPBA Essay Contest
Attn: Dan Barks, Esq.
Speiser Krause
2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 306
Arlington, VA 22201
http://www.cmoore@mooresystems.com

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The Smith-Babcock-Williams Student Writing Competition

The American Planning Association's Planning & Law Division is pleased to announce its Annual Student Writing Competition. The competition has been renamed to honor the memory of three leading figures in American planning and zoning law: R. Marlin Smith, Richard Babcock, and Norman Williams, Jr. The winning entry will be submitted for publication in the Urban Lawyer, the journal of the American Bar Association's Section of State & Local Government Law. Entries should demonstrate original thought on a question of significance in either planning or areas of law germane to planning (e.g., land use, local government or envirnomental law).

Award Amount : $250 - $2,500
Deadline : Approximately June 9th

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, LB138
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
http://www.Planning.org/planningandlaw/writingcompetition.htm

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Continuing Students

General Scholarships

ATLA Auxiliary Scholarship

The Alia Herrera Memorial ATLA Auxiliary Scholarship is available to students who are entering their second or third year of law school or law students who have the equivalent of one year to complete their studies. Scholarship applicants must be law students who are attending law schools in the province of Ontario, Canada, or ATLA student members, or law students who are children of ATLA members.

Award Amount : $3,000
Deadline : Approximately May 1st

Association of Trial Lawyers of America
The Leonard M. Ring Law Center
1050 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(800) 424-2725 or (202) 965-3500
http://www.atlanet.org/members/lawstud/auxilsch.aspx

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Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship

The scholarship was established for Berks County residents entering their second year at an accredited law school. The fund is in memory of Howard Fox, who was a member of the Berks County Bar Association and an attorney in the Public Defenders Office. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Award Amount : $3,000
Deadline : Approximately April 1st

Berks County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 212
Reading, PA 19603-0212
(610) 685-2223
http://www.bccf.org/pages/forms//Foxapplication.html

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James F. Connolly LexisNexis Academic and Library Solutions Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to a law librarian who is interested in pursuing a law degree and preference will be given to a librarian who has demonstrated an interest in government publications. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Award Amount : $3,000
Deadline : Approximately April 1st

Chair, Scholarships Committee
American Association of Law Libraries
53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-4764
http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_connolly.asp

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Leesfield / ATLA Law Student Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to award a law student for attendance at ATLA's Annual Convention. This scholarship is available to first and second year ATLA Law Student Members. The criteria for the scholarship are as follows: Statement of financial need and a 500 word, written request substaining the applicant's commitment to preserving the civil justice system.

Award Amount : $1,000
Deadline : Approximately May 5th

ATLA Leesfield Law Student Scholarship
2350 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida 33133.
(800)836-6400
http://www.leesfield.com/CM/Custom/scholarships.asp

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Robert Masur Fellowship in Civil Liberties

The fellowship, established in memory of civil rights attorney Robert Masur, is granted to a distinguished first-year law student undertaking research, a project, or an internship in the area of civil rights or civil liberties.

Award Amount : $1,000
Deadline : Approximately May 15th

Robert Masur Fellowship
The Nation Institute
116 East 16th Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 822-0252
http://www.nationinstitute.org/p/masur

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The Brown Award

The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the twelfth annual Brown Award to recognize excellence in legal writing in the United States. Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States is eligible to receive the award.

Award Amount : $10,000
Deadline : Approximately May 16th

The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation
Brown Sims, P.C., Tenth Floor
1177 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027-9007
(713) 692-1580
http://www.brownsims.com/judgebrownaward.htm

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The Law School Scholarship

The Law School Scholarship awards $7,500, $5,000 or $2,500 to law school students who will have completed at least one year of school and who will be enrolled by the fall of 2008. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of financial need and commitment to public service. Applicants must be nominated by their law schools, and each school may nominate up to five applicants.

Award Amount : $2,500-$7,500
Deadline : Approximately March 19th

California Bar Foundation
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 856-0780 ext.302
http://www.foundationstatebarcal.org/programs/scholarships/lawschool.html

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Indian Students

Allogan Slagle Scholarship

The Allogan Slagle Scholarship is offered by The California Indian Law Association, a non-profit organization incorporated under tribal law and devoted to advancing the field of Indian law, the Indian law legal profession, and tribal justice system personnel in California. This scholarship is available to American Indian and Native Alaskan law school students who meet various set forth requirements. Applicants must be full-time students. The award is based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.

Award Amount : $2,000
Deadline : Approximately July 3rd

Lisa Wyzlic Director of Scholarship Programs
Association on American Indian Affairs
966 Hungerford Dr. Suite 2B
Rockville, Md. 20850
(240)314-7155

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Taraknath Das Foundation Grant

The Taraknath Das Foundation Grants are limited to Indian passport holders studying in any field of graduate studies in the U.S. They must have completed one year of study in the U.S. and are working towards a degree. Applicants must be Indian passport holders.

Award Amount : $4,000
Deadline : Approximately August 1st

Taraknath Das Foundation
c/o Southern Asian Institute
Columbia University
420 West 118th Street
New York, NY 10027
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/sai/tdas.html

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Minority Students

AABA Law Foundation Scholarship

The AABA Law Foundation established the scholarship for deserving law students who are presently enrolled in an accredited Northern California law school. The selection criteria is based on the applicant's background and involvement in community service; and the applicant's potential, as an attorney, to contribute to the public interest and the Asian-American communities.

Award Amount : Three monetary scholarships for a total amount of $3,000
Deadline : Approximately February 1st

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area
P.O. Box 190517
San Francisco, CA 94119-0517
http://www.aaba-bay.com/aaba/showpage.asp?code=scholarships

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Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Each year, the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. (BWL) awards a scholarship/bar grant to second and third-year full time students as well as fourth-year students enrolled in night programs who intend to practice law in Southern California. Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, community service, academic achievement and legal writing ability.

Award Amount : $2,000 - $3,000
Deadline : Approximately March 31st

Mika M. Hilaire
Appell, Hilaire, Bernardo LLC
15233 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, Ca. 91403
http://www.blackwomenlawyersla.org

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Filipino Bar Association of Northern California Scholarship

The Filipino Bar Association of Northern California announces two available scholarships, each in the amount of $2000. Applicants must be current law students in good academic standing, have a demonstrated interest in serving the Filipino-American Community, and have a desire to provide legal services to the Filipino-American Community as an attorney.

Award Amount : $2,000 and $1000
Deadline : Approximately February 1st

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California
Johnson Lazaro, President
605 Market Street 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 278-9577
http://www.fbanc.org

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JABA Educational Foundation Scholarships

The Japanese American Bar Association of Greater Los Angeles educational foundation offers scholarships to deserving law students and/or law school graduates. The awards are given in honor of Justice John F. Asio, Justice Stephen K. Tamura, and Judge Edward Y. Kakita. The basic criteria for all scholarships are: 1) participation in the Asian Pacific American community, 2) financial need, 3) academic achievement, and 4) desire to practice law in the Southern California area.

Award Amount : $1,500
Deadline : Approximately February 11th

Japanese American Bar Association
JABA Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 86063
Los Angeles, CA 90086
(310)-785-6881
http://www.jabaonline.org/scholarships.html

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Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the American Association for Justice and it is open to all first- and second-year African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American and Bi-Racial ATLA Law Student Members. Scholarships are awarded to the applicants who best meet, but are not limited to, the following criteria: exhibit an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy; express a desire to represent victims; demonstrate a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities; and show financial need.

Award Amount : $1,000
Deadline : Approximately April 30th

Nathalie Etori
American Association for Justice
The Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarships
1050 31st Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
(800) 424-2725, ext. 593 or (202) 965-3500 ext. 593
http://www.justice.org/networking/tier3/Hailey.aspx

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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 the social, cultural, economic and legal equality of minorities. The scholarships are available to La Raza students 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, the Association will consider activities such as, but not limited to, community involvement, peer counseling, school activities and financial need.

Award Amount : $1,500 - $2,500
Deadline : Approximately September 29th

La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 30
San Jose, CA 95103-0030
http://www.larazalawyers-santaclara.com

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Public Interest/Community Service Scholarships

Foundation of the State Bar of California Scholarships

Law school scholarships are awarded to California law students with financial need who have demonstrated a commitment to public/community service. Scholarship applicants have to be nominated by their law school. Applicants must be enrolled in a California law school for at least one year with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Award Amount : $2,500 - $7,500
Deadline : Contact Foundation for deadline information

Law School Scholarship Program
Foundation of the State Bar of California
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 856-0780
http://www.foundationstatebarcal.org/programs/

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The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize law students for their commitment to serving the Vietnamese American community through past and present contributions, as well as to encourage the pursuit of future public interest work. Applicants will be asked to submit, among other things, an essay showing their commitment to serving the Vietnamese American Community and/or protecting the rights of Vietnamese Americans, any extrodinary obstacles and challenges the candidate has faced in pursuing a legal career, and how the candidate will address some of the legal issues facing the Vietnamese American community.

Award Amount : $500 - $1,500
Deadline : Approximately June 9th

Law Office of Mai D Phan .
The Garden Alameda
1570 TheAlameda Suite 225
San Jose, Ca. 95126
http://www.vabanac.org/index.html

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APABA Scholarship

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County presents its APABA Scholarship to one deserving Asian Pacific American law student who demonstrates leadership potential, maturity and responsibility, as well as a commitment to making a contribution to the Asian Pacific American community.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Contact APABA for deadline information

APABA of Los Angeles County
Attn: Edmund Sung or Derek Ishikawa
1145 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
http://www.Edmund.Sung@gmail.com

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Residency-Based Scholarships

Fresno County Bar Association Scholarship

Applicant must be a resident of Fresno County who is a law student in good standing at a school of law in California accredited by the State Bar of California. Students in law schools outside Fresno County are eligible so long as their permanent family residence address is in Fresno County, CA.

Award Amount : $500
Deadline : Approximately October 15th

Fresno County Bar Association
1221 Van Ness Ave., Suite 300
Fresno, CA 93721-2619
559-264-2619
http://www.fresnocountybar.org

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Hon. Patricia Herron and Hon. Ellen James Scholarships

Candidates msut have completed their first year of law school and be a resident of Contra Costa County at the time of application or attend a Northern California Law School and intend to practice law in Contra Costa County after graduation. Selection criteria is based on academic achievement, career goals, leadership potential, financial need, commitment to women's issues, diversity and special circumstances/hardship.

Award Amount : $1,000 - $10,000
Deadline : Approximately September 25th

Contra Costa County Bar Association
c/o Christine Morrissey
Attn: Janien Ogando,Esq.
Women’s Section
704 Main Street
Martinez, Ca. 94553
(925)858-9401
http://www.ccba.org/sitemap.htm

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Michael F. O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established to honor the memory of Michael F. O'Donnell who was recognized as a brillant litigator distinguished by the qualities of supreme decency, honesty, humility and humanity. This fund will award scholarships to students currently enrolled in law school or pursuing a law-related career. Applicants must be a resident of Sonoma County or have attended high school located in Sonoma County.

Award Amount : $2,000
Deadline : Approximately Mid-February

Community Foundation Sonoma County
Attn: Dana Johnson
250 D Street, Suite 205
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 579-4073
http://www.sonomacf.org

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Roy A. Gustafson Scholarship

In order to be eligible for the Roy A. Gustafson Scholarship, the applicant must have graduated from a public or private high school in Ventura County; successfully completed the first year of law school at an accredited college or university in California and will continue at such a college or university, and be in financial need.

Award Amount : $2,000
Deadline : Approximately Mid-February

Scholarships
c/o Ventura County Community Foundation
1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 150
Camarillo, CA   93010-8504
(805)988-0196 ext. 119
http://www.vccf.org/scholarships.html

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Sonoma County Women-In-Law Scholarship

The Sonoma County Women-In-Law Scholarship was established by the 2001 Board of Directors. The scholarship is funded by the Women-In-Law treasury, donations from private individuals, and benefits. The purpose is to award a scholarship annually to a law student to assist him or her in the completion of their education. The following attributes are considered in selecting a scholarship recipient: Sonoma County resident, academic achievement, financial need, second or third year law student, and demonstrated interest in promotoing equal opportunity and justice for all women.

Award Amount : $5,000
Deadline : Approximately Mid-November

Sonoma County Women-in-Law
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 4112
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-4112
http://www.sonomawomeninlaw.com/forms.html

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Justice Hollis G. Best Scholarship

This scholarship was established to encourage and support outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service by law students. Each candidate must have successfully completed at least one year of law school. Strong preference will be given to current residents of Fresno, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, or Tuolumne counties.

Award Amount : $1,000
Deadline : Approximately December 15th

Justice Hollis G. Best Scholarship Committee
5th District Court of Appeals
2525 Capitol Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 445-6266

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Trial Advocacy Scholarships

Trial Advocacy Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all second and third year ATLA Law Student members. A scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a commitment to ATLA and dedication to its mission through extensive involvement in ATLA student chapter activities; expresses a desire to represent victims, exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy; and shows a financial need for the scholarship.

Award Amount : $2,500
Deadline : Approximately April 30th

American Association for Justice
AAJ Trial Advocacy Scholarship
Attn: Nathalie Etori
1050 31st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(800) 424-2725 ext.593
http://www.justice.org/members/lawstud/advschl.aspx

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Women's Studies

AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships

Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women of color who intend to pursue a full-time course of study in fields, such as Law, in which women's participation is traditionally low. Candidates may apply for support for the final year of study only and are expected to receive their degrees at the end of the fellowship year.

Award Amount : $5,000 - $12,000
Deadline : Approximately January 10th

AAUW Educational Foundation Selected Professions Fellowships
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
(319) 337-1716
http://www.aauw.org
http://www.act.org/aauw/spffocus/index.html

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Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award For Women Working in Health Care Law

The award was established in honor of Elaine Osborne Jacobson, an advocate for the health care needs of under-served populations. The award recognizes women law students with an aptitude for and commitment to a career of advocacy for the health care needs of women, children, the elderly, and disabled persons. The candidates must be women currently enrolled in an accredited American law school on a full or part time basis who through their law school adacemic and clinical work, etc. demonstrate their aptitude for and a long term commitment to a legal career of advocacy on behalf of the healthcare needs of children, women, the elderly, and disabled persons. The candidate must be currently enrolled full or part time in an accredited North American law school.

Award Amount : $3,000
Deadline : Contact Foundation for deadline information

Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award
Attn:Kimberly Kornegay
1054 31st Street, NW, Suite 260
Washington, DC 20007
(202)965-3500 ext. 385
http://www.roscoepound.org

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Horizons Foundation Scholarships

Women in Defense, A National Security Organization, established the Horizons Foundation to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national security interests of the United States and to Provide development opportunities to women who are already working in national security fields. Scholarships are awarded to candidates who require financial assistance, demonstrate strong academic credentials, and demonstrate significant leadership potential and a commitment to a career in national security.

Award Amount : $500 - $2,000
Deadline : Approximately July 1st

Horizons Foundation
c/o National Defense Industrial Association
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
(703) 247-2552
http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/

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Justice Pauline Davis Hanson Scholarship

As a tribute to the memory of the late Associate Justice Pauline Davis Hanson, Fresno County Women Lawyers has established a scholarship to encourage and support outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service by women law students. Candidates must be female law 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 Tulane counties.

Award Amount : $2,000
Deadline : Approximately early May

Fresno County Women Lawyers
Hanson Scholarship Committee
5151 N. Palm St. Suite 820
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 226-1540

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Kern County Women Lawyers Association

The Kern County Women Lawyers Association of Bakersfield, California is an organization that supports and promotes women attorneys as well as issues of gender, diversity and equality. The primary considerations in making the awards is the candidate's connection to Kern County, proven academic achievement, economic need and concern for society. Scholarships are awarded to second, third, or fourth year law students.

Award Amount : $250 - $3,000
Deadline : Approximately January

Kern County Women Lawyers Association
Box 2702
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-5457

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USF Law Students

O'Brien Smith Scholarship

The Queen's Bench Bar Association of the San Francisco Bay Area awards a scholarship to a USF Law Student in honor of Judge Agnes O'Brien Smith, class of 1941. Applicants must be 2nd or 3rd year students. Awards are based on financial need, academic scholarship, leadership, community service, originality and clarity.

Award Amount : $4,000 - $5,000
Deadline : Approximately March 1st