Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Third Annual

LGBT Public Interest Scholarship Program

Accepting Applications through April 31, 2021

The LGBT Public Interest Scholarship Program is sponsored by the ABA

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Commission.

Criteria:

If you are a recent law student and/or law school graduate studying for the Bar, and either identify as LGBTQ, or plan to work in the LGBTQ space doing public interest work which may include, but not be limited to, working for Community Based Organizations (“CBO’s”); Non- Governmental Organizations (“NGO’s); policy work in a governmental and/or non-governmental setting; doing academic research, teaching or the like; or any other type of program that helps to promote and protect the Rule of Law and the civil and human rights of LGBTQ persons.

The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBT public interest arena for the Summer and/or Fall of 2021.

One or more scholarships of up to $5000 each will be awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the commission’s Scholarship Committee.

The objective is to award scholarship(s) in time for recipient(s) to utilize the funds during Summer/Fall 2021.

Application Process:

1.           Complete application online.

2.           Also required:

i.            Current resume

ii.           Law School Transcript

iii.          Personal statement; not exceeding 500 words.

3.           Submit all three documents to sogi@americanbar.org by April 30, 2021.

For inquiries, contact skip.harsch@americanbar.org

The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C., an Arizona law firm with a focus on criminal defense, is offering a $1,000-scholarship for the Fall 2021 semester to support military Veterans and their children in their pursuit of higher education throughout the United States.

Applications for The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship are open to U.S. military Veterans, current service members, and their children who:
• Are currently enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Are continuing their education through • at least the Fall 2021 semester
• Are at least 18 years old
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

We require that applicants submit an original 500- to 1,000-word essay answering the question: “How has your experience as a Veteran or the child of a Veteran influenced your academic and career goals? How do you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community?”

The deadline to apply is July 1, 2021. The link to our scholarship page is https://www.missduiarizona.com/military-veteran-scholarship, where you can find additional information and application instructions.

We’re very excited to tell you about a scholarship program “The Sacramento “Art of Healing” Scholarship 2021” for students.

Rather than writing a traditional essay, we would like for students to submit an original piece of artwork that captures “The Art of Healing.” This piece can be any creative medium including but not limited to sculpture, video, painting, mosaic, poem, or photo.

If you have any questions or for more information on the scholarship please visit https://www.autoaccident.com/scholarship.

Kanoski Bresney, our Central Illinois law firm, is offering five scholarship awards, each in the amount of $2,000, to support students throughout the U.S. who are starting or continuing their college or university education in the Fall 2021 semester.

We ask that applicants for the Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship submit an original essay of approximately 1,000 words in response to the prompt: “How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers?”

The application deadline is July 1, 2021. You can find additional information, eligibility criteria, and application instructions on our scholarship page at https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship

The winner will receive $1,000. Applicants must submit an essay of 600 words or a two minute video following this topic – “Have you or someone you know been affected by drunk driving? In what ways has it made or would it make you a safer driver?” More information and eligibility guidelines can be found here – https://www.mtllawfirm.com/scholarship/