Soroptimist International of Canton Stark County Scholarship Opportunities

EDUCATIONAL AWARDS – https://www.bestforwomencanton.org/awards

Soroptimist International Awards and Scholarships embody the true essence of what it means to be the best for women.  

 

Shirley E. Howes Educational Award (Jan 24, 2018 deadline) https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/c13fb5_cdf613d898624434838af5629d44398f.docx?dn=Shirley%20Howes%20Educational%20Award_2018.docx

The Shirley E. Howes Educational Award is specific to Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County, and honors the effort and scholarship of a woman attending a college or university to earn a certification, baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law-related fields. Women from the Northeast Ohio area ages 18 and older of all income levels are eligible to apply. Judging is based on four areas: effort toward education, scholarship, extracurricular activities and financial need.  Neither Soroptimists nor family members of Soroptimists may apply. 

 

Send completed applications to:

Shirley E. Howes Educational Award

Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark Co.

P.O. Box 2336

North Canton, Oh 44720

 

Scholarship Opportunity

Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County has a scholarship opportunity available for women from Northeast, Ohio pursuing a law degree. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is January 24, 2018. Details below:

Shirley E. Howes Educational Award (Jan 24, 2018 deadline) https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/c13fb5_cdf613d898624434838af5629d44398f.docx?dn=Shirley%20Howes%20Educational%20Award_2018.docx

The Shirley E. Howes Educational Award is specific to Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County, and honors the effort and scholarship of a woman attending a college or university to earn a certification, baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law-related fields. Women from the Northeast Ohio area ages 18 and older of all income levels are eligible to apply. Judging is based on four areas: effort toward education, scholarship, extracurricular activities and financial need. Neither Soroptimists nor family members of Soroptimists may apply.

Send completed applications to:
Shirley E. Howes Educational Award
Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark Co.
P.O. Box 2336
North Canton, Oh 44720

Other educational scholarships being offered by the Soroptimists of Stark County:

EDUCATIONAL AWARDS – https://www.bestforwomencanton.org/awards
Soroptimist International Awards and Scholarships embody the true essence of what it means to be the best for women.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Law School Diversity Scholarship

Law School Diversity Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Recipient is a member of an ethnic or racial minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career.

Recipient is a U.S. citizen currently attending an accredited law school within the United States.

Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited law school.

All details may be found here.

Injury Trial Lawyers, APC Scholarship Opportunity

$1,000 Award to a current or aspiring law student.

The requirements for the scholarship are:

  • The scholarship is based on an essay ranging from 500-1250 words and can be on any topic,
  • Applicant should be interested in becoming an attorney or currently enrolled in law school,
  • Applicant must be a college or law student in the U.S.,
  • Applicant must have some sort of financial need or have financial aid obligations,
  • Must be a part or full-time student (proof of status will be required before award is distributed),
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident,
  • Deadline to apply is February 1st (awarded annually).

You can see more information regarding the scholarship here.

The Law Offices of Keren Goldenberg Public Defender Intern Scholarship

This scholarship is judged primarily on applicant’s commitment to indigent defense work and financial need, but does not exclude achievement standards.

The scholarship must be submitted, in full, by April 29, 2018. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applicants for the scholarship can be submitted by any law student, college student, or high school student who is presently or will be interning at a public defender office during the school year or upcoming summer.

A student aid report showing income status of your household must be attached for application to be considered.

A transcript must be attached with counselor or school representative signature for application to be considered.

This scholarship is a one time scholarships worth $1000.

Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application.

This scholarship is available at http://kgdefenselaw.com/scholarship-application/