Financial Aid and Scholarships – Page 137

Scholarship Opportunity – Mahoning County Bar Association Scholarship

The Mahoning County Bar Foundation is a non-profit organization, primarily funded by the members of the Mahoning County Bar Association. Each year it funds scholarships for persons having substantial ties to the Mahoning Valley who are about to enter, or who have already entered, law school. These scholarships typically range from $1,000-2,000 and will be paid directly to the law school toward your tuition. Each scholarship applicant is requested to provide the information set out on the application form.

Questions? Contact Marilyn Carroll at mcarroll@mahoningbar.org.

Subject: Akron Bar Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Akron Bar Foundation is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year. The Akron Bar Foundation provides scholarships to law students based on grade point average, affiliation with Summit County, history of community involvement, and financial need. Applications must be postmarked no later than Thursday, April 7, 2011. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered for an award. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview, which will take place at the end of April.

Guidelines and the application are available on the Akron Bar Association’s website at: http://tinyurl.com/Scholarshipguidelines.

Questions? Please contact Jackie M. Forcina, Akron Bar Association, jackief@akronbar.org.

Subject: Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund

In 1978 the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was established by Helen and Richard Fox and Friends to honor the memory of their son who, as a proud member of the Berks County Bar Association, served as a young attorney in the Public Defender’s Office.

The Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Award of $3,000 is presented annually at the Berks County Bar Association Law Day Event. It is given to help fund a deserving Berks County, Pennsylvania, resident embarking on his or her second year at an accredited Law School.

In June 2000, the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was transferred to the Berks County Community Foundation to manage and administer.

The Berks County Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to develop, manage and distribute funding to meet existing and emerging community needs. Through permanent endowments created from charitable gifts, the Community Foundation makes grants from the earnings of the endowment. By keeping the principal balance of the funds intact and spending only earnings, the Community Foundation ensures a lasting and stable vehicle for the support and development of Berks County.

Please refer to their web site, www.bccf.org for an on-line application for the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship. Complete applications must be submitted to Berks County Community Foundation between January 15^th and April 1st.

If you have any questions regarding this scholarship, please contact Leta Doganes, Scholarship and Grant Administrator, Berks County Community Foundation, 237 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601. PH: 610-685-2223, FAX 610-685-2240 letad@bccf.org or www.bccf.org.

The Community Foundation of Shelby County Law Student Assistance Fund

The Community Foundation of Shelby County administers a scholarship for students who are in their final year of law school from select counties in Ohio. Detailed information and application may be found at www.commfoun.com/scholarshipsapply.htm under the Law Student Assistance Scholarship link.

Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant

Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County offers cash awards for the Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant. This award was designed to help women achieve their higher education goals. The awards from the local club are $550 for first and $500 for second place. Additional awards may be given. The District Award for the District winner is $250 and the Regional Award is $1,500. This award is available to a woman currently seeking a baccalaureate or higher degree.

The following criteria are some of the aids in the selection process:
1. Effort toward education
2. Scholarship
3. Extracurricular activities
4. Financial need
5. General impression

Deadline for all applications is January 15,2011 and should be mailed to the address below.

The Virginia Wagner Award applications are avail able online at www.bestforwomencanton.org, which is our club’s Website. Do not email the completed forms. Mail them to the address below.

If you have any questions, please call the number listed below.

Sincerely,

Shirley E. Howes
Foundations Committee Chair
Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County
P.O. Box 2336
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-499-7453