Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

The criminal justice system can be an intimidating and overwhelming place, especially for those who do not have the legal knowledge to cope with it.

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That is why we are proud to introduce our new scholarship program specifically designed for law students who are interested in helping individuals within the criminal justice system. We are committed to helping those who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of criminal law. The Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C. Criminal Justice Scholarship provides recipients with an award of $1,000 to use toward their tuition fees and educational expenses.

Eligible Students

To be considered for our scholarship award, students must meet all of the following criteria:

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• Enrolled full-time in an accredited law program within the United States
• Demonstrated interest in the criminal justice system
• United States residents or permanent citizens
• 18 years of age or older

Additionally, the student’s grade point average will also be considered when reviewing applications.

Learn more at: Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C. Criminal Justice Scholarship

The Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to a student who is passionate about improving workers’ rights and civil rights, spreading knowledge about employment law, and positively impacting workers across the country.

We encourage eligible students to visit our website to learn more about the scholarship’s criteria: https://freedlawfirm.com/scholarship.

The deadline for this scholarship is March 10, 2025, and a winner will be selected one month after this date. 

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) has a scholarship program for students enrolled in an accredited School of Law.

The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy is for full-time graduate students with a moderate to profound hearing loss who are attending an accredited law school full-time.

The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy was established to recognize the late George H. Nofer’s service and generosity to AG Bell and to the fields of law and deafness research and education. Mr. Nofer, who at the time of his death was a retired partner of the law firm of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Philadelphia, was a former member of the AG Bell board of directors.

The 2025 program awards are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Three (3) scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

• You use listening and spoken language as your primary mode of communication.
• You have a pre-lingual hearing loss (diagnosed prior to your fourth birthday).
• Your hearing loss must be bilateral and in the moderately-severe to profound range.
• You have been accepted at or are enrolled in an accredited law school as a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year.

We are currently accepting applications through March 15, 2025.  Access the application through here: 2025 Nofer Application docx

Distracted driving, including due to texting and other cell phone use, is a serious issue that leads to hundreds of thousands of accidents and injuries in the United States each year. The problem is especially prominent among teen and young adult drivers, and teens are also at a greater risk of being the victim of a distracted driving accident.

At Kanoski Bresney, we want to support students who do their part to fight the problem of distracted driving. Through the Kansoki Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship program, we are offering five scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each, to students in the U.S. who are pursuing higher education at the undergraduate or graduate level.

For questions regarding our application or eligibility, reach out to info@kanoskischolarship.com.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

You are eligible for the Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship if the following are true:

• You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, and your education will continue through at least the Fall 2025 semester.
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• You are a high school senior who will be starting your college or university education in Spring or Fall 2025.
• You are a U.S. citizen.
• You have a current overall GPA of at least 3.0.

More info and apply: Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship | Apply For Academic Scholarship

At OVC, INC., we provide online marketing services for attorneys and law firms, helping them connect with the people who need their assistance. We value our relationships with the lawyers we serve, and we appreciate the dedication that goes into earning a law degree, establishing and growing a legal practice, and providing quality legal representation to people in need. With our Lawyers Give Back Scholarship, we aim to support future lawyers in their pursuit of higher education.

The OVC, INC. Lawyers Give Back Scholarship offers $1,000 to current or aspiring law students who plan to support underprivileged communities throughout their legal career, including pro bono work, workshops, seminars, and more. The award can be used for tuition and other educational expenses at the school they attend.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply for the Lawyers Give Back Scholarship if you are interested in pursuing a law degree and you meet the following criteria:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You are a U.S. citizen
• You have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• You are enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program or law school for the upcoming semester.

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