Upper Division Scholarships – deadline to apply is September 16th!

Attention Upper Division Students:
With the fall semester upon us, I’d like to present you with an opportunity to apply for upper division scholarship assistance. During the 2015-16 academic year, approximately $225,000 was distributed to Akron Law students in upper division scholarships. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of alumni and friends of Akron Law. Some scholarships are awarded to recognize high academic achievement, others are awarded on the basis of financial need, and others are distributed to students who have a particular area of interest or affiliation. The application and a complete listing of scholarships may be found online at www.uakron.edu/ud-scholarship. Please take a few moments to review all of the scholarship offerings that are available before completing your application. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships, but if you feel as though you are particularly qualified for any specific scholarships, please note that in your personal statement.

Scholarship assistance may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees. Upper division scholarships will be awarded during the fall semester and applied to spring semester tuition. December graduates should not apply. Only upper division law students are eligible to receive these scholarships. However, students who started law school in spring 2016 may apply, as awards will not be distributed until spring 2017.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Best always,
Lia

Lia M. Evans (’12)| Director, Alumni and Development
The University of Akron School of Law
Akron, OH 44325-2901
T: 330.972.5298
C: 330.607.4964
E: LiaEvans@uakron.edu
W: uakron.edu/law

Rosenthal & Wadas Criminal Defense Scholarship

Rosenthal & Wadas, PLLC in Texas is excited to offer the Rosenthal & Wadas Criminal Defense Scholarship to all student’s heading to or who are currently enrolled in a United States Law School for the 2017 Spring Semester. Applicants will be required to demonstrate both their merit and need for this scholarship. Details of the scholarship are below:

Deadline: December 31, 2016

Award Amount: $1,000

Application: Only online applications will be accepted. The application may be found here.

Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC Military Veteran Law Student Scholarship

Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC is now accepting applications for the firm’s Military Veteran Law Student Scholarship. The award will be paid directly to the student, and can be used for any expenses related to legal education, including but not limited to tuition, room, board, books, bar review courses, or commuting expenses.

Candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their military service and the legal field in which they hope to work after law school. Cover letters should also include the following information:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Street, City, State & Zip Code
  • Phone Number
  • University Name & City, State
  • Student ID
  • GPA (minimum 2.5)
  • Expected Graduation Date

Candidates are encouraged to submit, along with their letter, a DD-214, a record of military awards, or other commendatory documents from their military service.

*The deadline for submissions is August 1st of every year and the award will be announced on August 15th.

More information may be found here