Author: Terri Elliott

Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC (getthetiger.com) announces a scholarship program for students – the 2023 James A. Wells, Sr. Veterans Scholarship

All details may be found at https://getthetiger.com/veteranscholarship/

VVaziri Law Group, APC is happy to announce its new academic scholarship program for 2023.

Vaziri Law Group, APC is proud to support the education and prosperity of future generations in pursuit of their dreams. Attorney Siamak Vaziri, founder of Vaziri Law Group, is passionate about helping students to educated themselves to help ensure bright futures for communities across the United States. Vaziri Law Group has a long history of engaging in charitable causes to assist local communities. Intent on leading by example, Vaziri Law Group hopes that future students are compelled to give back to their local communities after finishing their education.

Pursuing higher education is financially challenging, requiring a large monetary investment from prospective students. Those who demonstrate a special commitment to their academic pursuits and their community should be rewarded for their efforts.

• This is a one-time award of $1000.
• All details and Scholarship application is located here:  https://www.vazirilaw.com/scholarship/

Armstrong Lee & Baker Scholarship

• Award: $2,500
• Deadline: December 31, 2023
• Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

More Info: https://albtriallawyers.com/law-school-contest/

Gorilla Webtactics, a legal marketing company representing over a dozen well-respected law firms and attorneys across the U.S. announces their new $2500 Entrepreneurial Scholarship to support law students who aspire to open their own firm or solo law office after graduation.

The purpose of the Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to law school students from Erie County, Pennsylvania, 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 fill out the online application or request an application from the Erie County Law Foundation, 429 West Sixth Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16507, 814-459-3111. You must also print and complete the authorization and release form included with the application. Announcements of the availability of the scholarship are made annually. Applications and authorization and release forms must be completed and returned to the Erie County Law Foundation by May 31 of each year. 

For renewal of scholarships, the same application procedures will 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 Scholarship recipients, and laypeople.