Author: Terri Elliott

Law Student Scholarship Opportunities:

 

Accident Survivor Law School Scholarship

As part of our commitment to helping those who were injured, Zehl & Associates is pleased to announce the creation of two new Scholarship offers: one is for law students currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited law school and the other will go to a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a private or state university.

Amount: $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant exclusively for law school tuition and related expenses.
Candidates: For a law student attending (or accepted and planning to attend) an accredited law school and has either personally was the victim of or has a family member who was the victim of a major accident.
Deadline: May 30, 2015
Details & Application:  Zehl & Associates PC . (click on Scholarship at bottom middle of page – footer)  Scholarship offered by: Zehl & Associates PC

DUI Victim Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a law student attending (or planning to attend) an accredited law school who either personally was the victim or has a family member who was the victim of an accident caused by a driver proven to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

Amount: $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant exclusively for law school tuition and related expenses.
Candidates: Scholarship will be awarded to a first or second year law student, or entering law school in the Fall of 2015.
Deadline: May 30th, 2015
Details & Application:  Click Here. Scholarship offered by: Thompson Law Firm, LLC

 

Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness/Law School Scholarship

The Law Office of Renkin & Associates is pleased to announce the creation of a Scholarship offer. It was established to provide financial support to a law student whose life has been impacted by Lymphoma or Leukemia and is seeking to continue their education through law school.
Amount: $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant exclusively for law school tuition and related expenses.
Candidates: For a law student attending (or accepted and planning to attend) an accredited law school and has been affected (or a family member) by or dealing with issues related to Lymphoma or Leukemia.
Deadline: April 30, 2015
Details & Application: Click Here. (click on Scholarship at top of page) Scholarship offered by: The Law Office of Renkin & Associates

 

Vision Zero Auto Awareness/Law School Scholarship

Vision Zero is a multi-pronged attack on the causes of traffic accidents. It uses improved road safety (design-focused measures), driver education, and increased enforcement of traffic laws. This combination has been shown to dramatically reduce the number of traffic fatalities, and Boston Attorney John Sheehan is trying to raise awareness of the potential by offering a scholarship to students willing to focus on the issue of traffic safety.

Amount: $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant exclusively for law school tuition and related expenses.
Candidates: Scholarship will be awarded to a first or second year law student, or entering law school in the Fall of 2015.
Deadline: July 31st, 2015
Details & Application: Click Here . (click on Scholarship at top of page) Scholarship offered by: Attorney John Sheehan

 

Marine Appreciation – Law School Scholarship

With the cost of rising tuitions, the Open Tax Resolution Law Student scholarship has been started as a way to contribute to the families who have sacrificed so much in order to allow their loved ones to serve and protect our country through their military service. It was established to provide financial support to a law student whose life has been impacted by a family member serving in the Marine Corps and who is seeking to continue their education through law school.
Amount: $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant exclusively for law school tuition and related expenses.
Candidates: For any law student attending (or accepted and planning to attend) an accredited law school and is or has had a family member in the Marine Corps
Deadline: June 30th, 2015
Details & Application: Click Here. (click on Scholarship at top of page) Scholarship offered by: ChicagoTaxTeam.com / The Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC

 

Juvenile Justice Law School Scholarship

We are committed to juvenile justice and want to encourage young people to pursue a career in law and hopefully make a difference to someone in their careers. We have discovered that nothing matters more in the early life of a youth charged with a crime than lawyers, legal professionals, and judges who are committed to defending the rights of the youth.
Amount: $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant exclusively for law school tuition and related expenses.
Candidates: For any law student attending (or accepted and planning to attend) an accredited law school.
Deadline: July 31st, 2015
Details & Application: Click Here.  Scholarship offered by: Tiftickjian Law Firm, P.C.

The Mahoning County Bar Association’s mission is to maintain honor in the profession, improve the administration of justice, and encourage the understanding of the law.

Toward these goals, the Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation performs or has performed the following services…

• established scholarships which have been granted to local students attending law school.
• established a fund to promote ethics in conjunction with YS.
• supports Law Day functions by supplying cash awards to local high school students participating in essay contests.
• helps lawyers and their families in times of need.

The Foundation’s primary source of funding has been through voluntary contributions paid with Bar dues each year. We are a non-profit, tax-exempt foundation.
Click here to download scholarship application.

Application Deadline: May 21, 2015

The Babcock Partners Law Student Scholarship is part of Babcock Partners commitment to helping those who demonstrate high academic achievement, exceptional leadership qualities and involvement with community service defray the costs of obtaining their legal education.

Requirements:

Our scholarship is available for all current law school students. Full time and part time students are eligible, but you need to be currently enrolled to apply.
Any previously awarded scholarships or monetary prizes have no bearing on this scholarship award.
Official transcript scanned and sent to babcockpartnersscholarship@gmail.com
How to Apply:

In order to apply, applicants will need to submit the scholarship application completed in full. A ‘live’ version of the scholarship application form will be made available ONLY during the open periods listed below. During those periods, the form will provide more detailed instructions on filling out and submitting the application: ACCESS THE SCHOLARSHIP FORM HERE.

Note: An official transcript must be emailed as part of your application. Transcripts sent after the application submission period will not be accepted. Once the application is completed and your transcript is sent, you’re done! Please send any questions to babcockpartnersscholarship@gmail.com.

Application Submission Periods:

January 5th, 2015 – March 31st, 2015 (Closed)
Scholarship Award Winner Announcement: Winners will be announced on this web page

April 15th, 2015 (Awarded)
In addition to the web page announcement, scholarship winners will be contacted directly at the time of the announcement.

The Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) awards the William A. McClain Scholarship each year to a black student and Hamilton County, Ohio* resident attending any ABA accredited law school who demonstrates leadership potential and dedication to community.  Please assist us by notifying students who may be eligible.  The application, scholarship description, and other information may be found at the BLAC website – www.cincyBLAC.org.  Applications must be received by e-mail by 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.

Insler & Hermann Disabled Law Student Scholarship    

Description: This annual scholarship is awarded to an entering or enrolled law school student.  The essay topic is Overcoming Challenges Presented by your Disability in your Pursuit of a Legal Career.

Deadline: January 1

Award: $1,000

More details may be found at http://www.nymetrodisability.com/law-student-scholarship/