Author: Terri Elliott

$1000 OVC Market Yourself Scholarship. The deadline to apply is November 27, 2023. Additional application instructions can be found on our scholarship page at https://www.ovclawyermarketing.com/ovc-scholarship-program

The application deadline is June 2, 2023.

On behalf of the Allen County Bar Foundation, I am reaching out to remind you of a scholarship opportunity for students from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups who are from Allen County, Indiana or planning to practice law in Allen County. We invite you to share this message with students who meet these criteria.

The scholarship will provide up to $2,500 to a law student for law school tuition and fees or bar exam preparation and up to $1,500 for an undergraduate student for Law School Admissions Test fees or test preparation services. The scholarship application is available on the Bar Foundation’s website at: Allen County Bar Foundation Legal Opportunity Scholarship – Allen County Bar Association. The application deadline is June 2, 2023, with the award announcement in July 2023. 

Anyone with questions about the scholarship or its application should contact Sarah Beiswanger at slbeiswanger@gmail.com.

The Allen County Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement and knowledge of the law. To accomplish its mission, the bar foundation gathers and directs resources to programs and organizations that educate individuals in Allen County and Northeast Indiana about civics and the law. It is a separate entity from the Allen County Bar Association and includes board members from the bench, bar and community.

We are thrilled to announce the GWC Injury Lawyers Annual Scholarship! This scholarship is designed to support talented students in your school by providing financial assistance for their education.

Scholarship Details:

• Scholarship URL: https://www.gwclaw.com/scholarship/
• Scholarship Amount: $1,000
• Eligibility Criteria: Currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States.

The Erie County Law Foundation is accepting applications for the Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance to law school students from Erie County, PA enrolled in accredited law schools.

Who is Eligible?

Residents of Erie County, Pennsylvania, who will be entering their first year at an ABA-accredited law school are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Assuming the availability of funds, and provided that the student maintains a satisfactory academic record, the scholarship may be renewed for the student’s second and third years of law school.

The Scholarship

The Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition, room/board, books/supplies and travel.

Application

Applications will be accepted during April and May of each year. Potential candidates may complete the online application (www.eriebar.com/foundation/roberts-scholarship) or request an application from the Erie County Law Foundation, 429 West Sixth Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16507, 814-459-3111. Announcements of the availability of the scholarship are made annually. The application and Authorization and Release form must be completed and returned to the Erie County Law Foundation by May 31, 2023. 

For renewal of scholarships, the same application procedures apply. Determination of renewal will be based on law school academic records and funding, with the Scholarship Committee deciding whether the student’s academic progress is satisfactory.

The Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee will review all applications, making its decisions based on established criteria, focusing primarily on financial need, academic achievement, and the applicant’s career statement. The Scholarship Committee includes numerous Erie County Law Foundation Trustees, Erie County Bar Association members, former Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship recipients, and laypeople.

While there is no mandate that scholarship winners return to Erie County to practice law, the Committee encourages local law careers.

For additional information

Erie County Law Foundation

429 West 6^th Street

Erie, PA  16507

814-459-3111

 

Our Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship supports the higher education of students who have suffered from serious injuries or medical issues. Each semester we offer students across the United States the opportunity to apply to our $1,000 scholarship. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

You can find more information about our scholarship at this link: https://www.schwartzinjurylaw.com/scholarship. The due date for this semester is June 13, 2022.