Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

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, 2024.

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 6th Street

Erie, PA 16507

814-459-3111

Application deadline: August 21, 2024

Our scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester is available to students seeking a college education in a state other than the one in which their parents live or a state other than the one they graduated high school in. The Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Student Scholarship is worth $1,000 and can be used toward educational expenses.

To learn more about our scholarship and how your students can apply, please visit https://www.fawelllaw.com/scholarship.

Deadline for this scholarship is June 30, 2024

Healthcare consultancy and custom software development agency Elxo announces a call for entries to its Healthcare Technology Scholarship Program.

The program will award one $1,500 undergraduate scholarship and one $3,000 graduate scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year to students pursuing a career in healthcare technology or a related field. Winners will be chosen based on leadership, academics, achievements, and submission of an essay, with particular attention for the graduate scholarship given to students studying ways to use AI to solve patient challenges. 

All details may be found here.

We understand how difficult it may be for those with a criminal history to excel in their personal and professional lives. Through the Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship, our Utah law firm hopes to continue to instill hope and encouragement in individuals who are making an admirable effort to overcome criminal convictions that may hinder their success. This scholarship opportunity reflects the importance of each individual being treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship must: Have a criminal history (Felony and Misdemeanor offenses, not Infractions or minor traffic violations); Be an undergraduate student attending an accredited college or university within the United States; Be at least 17 years of age; Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Application and all details may be found at Moving Forward Scholarship | Collins Rupp Scholarship Opportunity

Quality Hoops understands the financial challenges of pursuing higher education, and we’re here to help. We’re offering a one-time scholarship fund worth $500 to support one dedicated student with their educational expenses, be it tuition, books, or other costs.

Name of Program: Quality Hoops Scholarship

Fund Worth: $500 (one-time reward)

Deadline of Application: May 1, 2024

Available Slot(s): 1

WHO CAN APPLY

We are looking for undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited universities within the United States and high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for the Spring semester 2024.

Applicant must also meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a legal resident of the United States or a holder of a valid student visa
• Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program in an accredited US university or college

How to apply and more information may be found here.