General Counsel, P.C. First Generation Law Student Scholarship:

The General Counsel, P.C. First Generation Law Student Scholarship is open to law students who are the first in their family to attend law school. Annually, we will award $1,500 to two (2) applicants. Applicants will be judged based on review of a short essay, letter(s) of recommendation, and academic performance. Application deadline is November 18^th. Winners will be announced on or before December 18^th. Additional information can be found on General Counsel, P.C. First Generation Law Student Scholarship website.

This Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Lorraine Power Tharp, who served as President of the NYSBA and Chair of the Real Property Law Section. The $ 5,000 scholarship is awarded to a second- or third-year law school student who best exemplifies the core values important to Lorraine: academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law.

Efforts will be made to honor Lorraine’s commitment to gender equity and diversity in the profession. To ensure geographic diversity, the Foundation will strive to select students attending New York State law schools in different counties each year, so that over time students from all areas of the state will be able to benefit from the scholarship. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

1) The scholarship is open to all second- and third-year full time students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2018 semester. If attending part-time, the scholarship is open to second-, third-, and fourth-year students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2018 semester.
2) The student must have attained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and must have attained a ranking in the top quarter of the class.
3) Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a full- or part-time student enrolled in a New York State law school. It was created to honor the memory of Melvyn Mitzner, a legend in the New York real estate legal community. Mitzner is a former chair of the Real Property Law Section, and was an active and valued member of the Section for many years.

Efforts will be made to honor Mitzner’s commitment to professional achievement and to diversity in the profession. To ensure geographic diversity, the Foundation will strive to select students attending New York State law schools in different counties each year, so that over time students from all areas of the State will be able to benefit from the scholarship. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

1) The scholarship is open to second- and third-year full time students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2018 semester. If attending part-time, the scholarship is open to second-, third-, and fourth-year students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2018 semester.

2) The student must have attained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and must have attained a ranking in the top quarter of the class.

3) Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2019 Summer Fellowship in Health Law which has been established by the Foundation through a gift from the Health Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.

The $5,000 Fellowship will be awarded to one (1) law student who is currently enrolled in a law school in the State of New York to work in Health law positions in the State of New York during the summer of 2019. The applicant must submit the following:

1. A completed application (application form below)

2. Cover letter of interest

3. Unofficial undergraduate and law school transcripts

4. Resume

5. Two letters of recommendation

6. One writing sample on any topic, preferably to the Health Law.

Application materials may be submitted by mail postmarked on or before the deadline, or e-mailed to ldorr@tnybf.org no later than 4:00pm the date of the deadline.

​How to Enter

Eligibility and Requirements

• Students studying in the US on an F1, J1, OR M1 visa during the 2018-2019 academic year.
• Must be accepted to study or continuing to study at an eligible college or university.
• Must submit a valid I-20 or DS02019 form.
• Must score in the top 15% on a standardized U.S. college entrance exam (SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT).
• Must have a 3.0 GPA, or higher, or the equivalent from your prior studies.

How This Works

• Recipients will be selected randomly from the pool of eligible applicants
• All scholarships are awarded on a one-time basis
• Five scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students and five scholarships will be awarded to graduate students.
• All applicants are enrolled in a free financial literacy program.
• No purchase or credit application required.

Entries are now being accepted for the 2018 ABA Public Contract Law Journal Annual Writing Competition for law students, young lawyers, and LL.M graduates. Through our writing competition, the PCL Section introduces itself to the next generation of public contract lawyers. In addition to cash awards, quality papers are considered for publication in the Public Contract Law Journal. Additionally, the top competitor may be invited to present his / her paper at the Annual Federal Procurement Institute in Annapolis, Maryland. Papers should address a topical issue of interest to the public contract and grant law community.

Divisions

The competition will be conducted in two divisions. Each division will be judged separately, and separate prizes will be awarded to the winners of each division.

• Division I is open to candidates for a J.D. degree attending ABA-approved law schools within the UnitedStates and its possessions or have a J.D. degree in 2018 from an ABA-approved law school within the United States and its possessions.
• Division II is open to (a) lawyers under the age of 36 years or admitted to practice less than five years as of September 30, 2017, and (b) LL.M. students and recent LL.M graduates who attended law schools within the United States and its possessions and completed their LL.M. degrees after September 30, 2018.

For more information and the complete rules visit our website.

2018 Writing Competition Rules

2018 Writing Competition Entry Form

The Beverly Hills Immigration lawyers at the Law Offices of Joshua L. Goldstein, P.C. works with clients from all over California but we have a particular fondness for our Beverly Hills clients given their often unique situation. We are pleased to announce our 2018 “Beverly Hills Immigration Lawyers Scholarship 2018”. Our goal is to offer a scholarship to a foreign born student, or child of a foreign born student (with or without lawful status) to help pay for education costs.

We feel the need to help promote the leaders in the community we serve and by helping to provide financial support we’re supporting the future leaders of the community we’re dedicated to serve. We are particularly encouraging applicants from students without traditional sources of financial assistance including, undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients, and students currently in the green card application process. We will be giving out the $1,000 Scholarship by the end of 2018 after our review of scholarship applications is complete.

Eligibility

• Submitting a completed application using the form below
• Be included in one of the following categories: 1. Foreign born student who now resides in the US or 2. US born student whose parents originated from another country.
• Proof of Enrollment or future enrollment in Post-High School education (trade school, graduate school, etc).

Selection Criteria

We will be selecting a winner based off of the following factors:

1. Follows directions provided
2. Essay quality
3. Transcript from last institute of education
4. Resume

Deadline: All applications must be submitted by September 30th, 2018.

Choose one of the following topics:

1. With the attack on Sanctuary cities continuing and the prospect of a border wall becoming more and more likely – Americans need to hear about the people that are affected. In 450 words or less tell the world how your immigration to America or the immigration experience in general has changed your life or your family’s life for the better.

Essays must be 12 point, Arial font, single spaced with proper grammar and paragraphs. Essay must not contain errors and should be spell checked. The winning essay will be published on our law firm blog. All applicants must allow your essay to be published on on our website and the winner must supply a photo to display with the winning essay. Information submitted for obtaining the scholarship must be honest and accurate. The scholarship winner will be selected and notified by October 7th, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: I can’t get access to my transcript can I still apply?

Answer: Yes – submit proof of grades anyway you can. Often students will take a picture of their grades on their computer.

Question: When will I be contacted?

Answer: We’ll send you an email when your application has been received and if you’re the selected winner. We’ll be publishing the the winner essay on our website.

Question: What if I have another question – can I contact the firm?

Answer: Due to the number of applicants we can’t now answer any further questions and if you contact the law firm your application will be automatically disqualified.

Automatic Disqualification:

• Contacting the law firm with questions
• Plagiarizing your essay
• Essays with 451 words or more

Law school in the United States is expensive. Our firm wants to help a law student avoid some of the costs associated with law school, and we are now accepting applications for the Spring 2018 NW Corporate Law scholarship, which will be awarded to one second or third year law student who is in financial need and who is actively enrolled in an ABA-approved law school. The award will be paid to the student, and the awarded funds may be used by the student for any expenses related to the student’s law school education. All of the details are below, including a link to the application. We offer this scholarship award biannually, in the spring and fall. The application requirements may change during each award period.

FALL 2018 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Most recent law school transcript.

2. Essay: Law school is expensive, and many young lawyers are forced to take jobs they don’t want as a result of lingering law school debt. In 500 – 700 words explain how you would ideally use your law degree if you did not have debt following law school. Essays related to business law or entrepreneurship encouraged, but not required. Points for creativity.

3. Resume: 1 page max, limited to your work, volunteer, and other educational experiences.

TestPrepHQ will award one $2,500 scholarship for the best submitted essay outlining how entrepreneurship will play a roll on how you will utilize your degree. This scholarship was created to help future entrepreneurs afford the cost of getting a college degree of their choosing and to help them along the path to entrepreneurship. Anything from a solid business plan, to a side job may be discussed.

Any current college or university student enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year or graduate program during the 2017-2018 school year is eligible. The student must be enrolled, and be able to provide proof of such, at an accredited university, college or trade school.

Lavent Law is proud to offer a $3,500 scholarship to an immigrant who is a current or aspiring law student. This award will be based on an essay ranging from 500 – 1000 words on a topic of your choice.

Possible Essay Topics

• Has being an immigrant impacted your decision to attend law school, if yes, why?
• Why do you want to practice law?
• What adversity you have had to overcome to obtain your goal of attending law school?
• How you will use your law degree to help others?

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident,
• Must be an immigrant (not born in the U.S.),
• Must be a full-time student (proof of enrollment will be required before award is distributed),
• Must be attending law school or college in the U.S.,
• Must demonstrate financial need,
• Must submit essay and transcript from current institution.

Deadline

The deadline to apply is November 1st, and the recipient will be notified no later than December 1st.

How To Apply

To apply, please fill out the submission form and send the required documents in PDF format. For additional instructions, please see the instructions in the submission form

In an effort to help students meet their financial needs, The Zeiger Firm is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to each winner of the biannual Brian Zeiger college scholarship essay contest. Details regarding the contest and application procedures are detailed below.

The essay contest

In order to participate in the contest, prospective applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited United States college or university or planning to attend one in the academic year of 2018-2019. Applicants should submit a 500-word essay answering the following question to the email address provided below:

Police brutality is a subject that tops the headlines quite often. What do you think police officers and law enforcement can do/what sort of tool or invention can you think of, which would keep police officers safe without lessening their ability to do their jobs, while also not infringing on citizens rights?

Responses will be judged on the following criteria:
In order to apply, applicants should submit their essay in word format to zeigerfirmscholarship@gmail.com by 11/25/18 9 AM EST. In addition, applicants must include the following information in the body of the email to which their essay is attached:
The Fall 2018 winner will be announced on or around 12/15/2018. Please note the winner’s scholarship check will be issued to the student’s college/university of choice.

• The quality of the writing
• Originality
• The thoughtfulness of the response
• The applicant’s demonstrated potential for success in a field of study related to law

Application procedure

• Their full name and phone number
• The name of the institution you are planning to attend or the one you are attending
• Contact information for their parent(s) or legal guardian, if an applicant is under the age of 18

By submitting your essay, you are giving permission for the Zeiger Firm to use name or essay on our website, newsletter, or other social media channels, if selected as the winner. Only one winner will be selected. In the event that the winner fails to respond to the notification within 7 business days, the winner’s prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected. The prize will be issued in the name of an accredited college or university of a winner’s choice and can be used towards any fees and/or expenses associated with the winner’s education.

All personal information collected from scholarship applicants will be used only for the purpose of awarding the scholarship. No personal information be distributed, sold or provided to third parties.

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated primarily on the quality of their answers, but also on creativity. In order to be eligible for the For the People Scholarship, applicants must be:

• Currently Accepted or Enrolled at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
• Applicants cannot be related to anyone who works at Morgan & Morgan.

Chhabra® Law Firm announces a $1,750 scholarship towards any recognized patent bar preparation course (e.g., PLI) for a qualified student.

To qualify you need to:

-Be a student (or have been admitted) at an ABA-approved law school
-Have a Bachelors degree in any field of Science or Engineering with a GPA of at least 3.4
-Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
-Apply before the deadline of November 30, 2018

To apply, please write an essay (5,000 word limit) about the public policy issues arising from the Alice (and subsequent) cases. Click here to begin the application process. One award will be granted per year.

VERY IMPORTANT: Anyone contacting the firm through any other method other than the link above will automatically disqualify themselves from the scholarship program.

To enter the Criminal Justice Essay Contest, students should submit an original essay on the following topic:

Discuss what should be done, if anything, by social media and other internet companies to help curb and prosecute cases involving cyberbullying and harassment.

Award Amounts

Adras & Altig, Attorneys at Law will award prizes to three student essayists chosen as winners of the Criminal Justice Essay Contest. The prizes will be:

First Place—$1,500

Second Place—$750

Third Place—$500.

Each winner will receive a check from the law firm to be used for education-related expenses.

Eligibility

The essay contest is open to juniors and seniors in high school as well as students enrolled in two-year and four-year colleges and universities and graduate school programs in Nevada and throughout the United States. Applicants who are 17 years old or younger will need to provide parental consent to enter.

Applicants should submit an essay as a Word document or PDF, a digital photo of themselves and a school transcript. If you have questions regarding the essay contest, you may contact us at adrasandaltig@gmail.com

Brown, PC is now accepting applications for the firm’s National Business Law Scholarship, a $500 stipend which will be awarded to a second or third year U.S. law student with a demonstrated interest in business law.

Candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in business law to Kristen.Brown@brownpc.com. 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 3.0)
• Expected Graduation Date

Brown, PC is now accepting applications for the firm’s National Tax Law Scholarship, a $500 stipend which will be awarded to a second or third year U.S. law student with a demonstrated interest in tax law.

Candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in tax law to Kristen.Brown@brownpc.com. 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 3.0)
· Expected Graduation Date

Eligibility Criteria for the Community Service Scholarship

• 3.0 GPA;
• Documented history of community service;
• Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university;
• Write and submit one 500- to 1,000-word essay from the topics below;
• Complete and submit scholarship application;
• Submit all documents in PDF form; and
• Agree to the terms and conditions.

How to Apply for the Community Service Scholarship

Please fill out the application form on the right side of this page. Applicants must submit all application materials:

• Unofficial transcript
• Resume documenting community service
• Essay

Essay Topics for the Community Service Scholarship

Applicants should write a 500- to 1,000-word essay on one of these topics:

• What motivates you to perform community service?
• What skills did you learn during your community service that will help you in college or in your career?
• How do you plan to continue your community service during college and throughout your career?

The legal team at Abels & Annes, P.C. knows firsthand how beneficial an education is and how it can transform lives. But with the rising costs of education, more and more students find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Our desire is to help deserving applicants succeed in the classroom by taking some of the financial burden off their shoulders, allowing them to thrive in their chosen fields.

Applicants can be pursuing any type of degree or career path that will enable them to succeed in the future through any accredited college or university in the nation. Simply put, we feel that all types of education are important and we want our scholarship to benefit the overall education of a student without restrictions.

Who Can Apply:

Any current high school senior, undergraduate, or law student who will be attending an accredited college, university or law school in 2019 in the United States is eligible for the Abels & Annes, P.C. Scholarship.

Essay Topic:

Driving is one very important way we retain our independence. As we age, however, our risk of accident increases. What are some main ways elderly people can remain safe behind the wheel? What sort of invention/device (beyond autonomous cars) would you create in order to make cars safer for the elderly?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completed application. Complete the form on webpage
• Proof of veteran status. If submitting a document that contains sensitive information like a Social Security number, please submit a redacted version. The following serve as proof of veteran status:
  • VA disability benefits summary letter
  • DD214
  • Military discharge certificate

• Current transcript
  • If currently enrolled in law school, submit law school transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • If not currently enrolled in law school, submit undergraduate transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher AND a copy of law school acceptance letter proving intent to enroll.

• 1000 word essay. Please answer one of these essay prompts:
  • How did your experience in the military inspire you in your education and career aspirations?
  • How did your military experience prepare you for law school and a career practicing law?

Applications must comply with all instructions on this page and must agree to the Scholarship Terms & Conditions.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates are happy to support student education with our annual American Law School Student Scholarship. Undergraduate and law students attending a USA college, university, or law school are invited to apply.

The scholarship will be awarded based on certain criteria that includes current enrollment in a college, university, or law school, an acceptable grade point average, demonstration of community service, and a written essay.

Scholarship Award: 1 scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually.

Who: Any current undergraduate or law student is eligible for The American Law School Student Scholarship with a preference to individuals that are (a) from the New York metropolitan area, or (b) received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a college or university in the New York metropolitan area, or (c) are attending a law school in the New York metropolitan area.
Scholarship applicants are required to do the following:

Submission Deadline :Your materials for the scholarship must be received by December 15, 2018 to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded before January 15, 2019.

Directions:

1. Fill out a biographical information form.
2. Write an essay on access to legal services in the United States. This essay should focus on the need and affordability of legal services and propose ideas to help meet the demand of these services. The essay should be at least 1,000 words long.
3. Email your information form and essay to administration@1800nynylaw.com.

The attorneys at America’s top-rated disability insurance law firm, DarrasLaw, know first-hand the time and effort it requires in order to earn a degree. They also understand that getting a degree can be financially difficult for many students. It is for this reason that the DarrasLaw Firm is proud to announce the first annual $1,000 scholarship essay contest.

To participate in the contest, applicants should write an essay of 600 to 800 words addressing the following issue:

The Fall 2018 Essay Contest:

Every disabled worker we have ever represented tried to prepare for the worst-case scenario by purchasing disability insurance, or by signing up for coverage through an employer, union, or other group. Unfortunately, sometimes the insurer wrongfully denies or unreasonably delays payment of a valid disability claim. Despite taking personal responsibility by purchasing insurance, many disabled workers nevertheless find themselves in severe financial distress – unable to pay the mortgage or rent and other basic living expenses.

Discuss the existing financial safety net and whether it is adequate to address the needs of workers who become disabled. What steps can a young person joining the workforce take to avoid financial catastrophe if an injury or sickness renders them unable to earn a living at some point in their career?

Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or university during the 2018-2019 academic year. Preference will be given to applicants with a disabled parent or guardian.

Eligibility Requirements

People who wish to participate should send their essay as an attachment in an email to darraslawscholarship@gmail.com by December 15th, 2018, at 9 AM EST. In the body of the email, applicants should include the following information:
Once the application period has ended, our scholarship committee will review the essays and choose a winner by January, 2019. The winner will be chosen considering the following factors:
All personal information collected from scholarship applicants will be used only for the purpose of awarding the scholarship. No personal information be distributed, sold or provided to third parties.

How to Apply

• Your name and phone number
• If you are under 18, contact information for your parents
• The name of the school you are attending or planning on attending
• Your current course of study
• The best way to contact you

• Originality
• Responsiveness to the question asked
• The quality of the writing
• The substantive content of the response

We urge all eligible students to apply, and we look forward to reading the essays and bestowing this scholarship.

Eligibility

• You have been diagnosed with diabetes (any type)
• You have been accepted to, or are currently enrolled in, an accredited college or university in the U.S. Undergraduate and graduate students are both welcome.
• You carry at least a 3.0 GPA.
• You must submit an official copy of your transcript, along with your application and essay using our online form.

Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2018

Essay Topics (choose one) (500-1,000 words)

1. What is one way that diabetes has shaped or changed your plans in life? How did confront your diabetes and push forward to your goals?
2. What one thing do you think would make the biggest difference in how our society treats diabetes?
3. Picture yourself when you first learned you had diabetes. If you could go back and give one piece of advice to yourself, what would it be?

In memory of a family member who died late last year, we wanted to show some support for those who have autism by offering this scholarship, for that reason, we are offering students who have a loved one with autism or a student themselves that are faced with the effects of autism a $5,800 scholarship.

How Do I Apply for It?

Education is a tool that can be used for numerous things in life, not just for personal development. As public adjusters who have been through education, we believe that education can provide a better life for students and ultimately, lead to them improving their communities with the knowledge that the attain. The difference between a vibrant and prosperous life and one that brings hardships is acquiring a post-secondary degree. Education is everything; it is a must. There are many students that face obstacles that make it difficult for them to acquire a degree and we wanted to provide this opportunity for all students equally, more particularly for those with autism that is a factor that often prevents them from being able to study.

Students with High Academic achievements must meet these two essential categories:

1. There has been a form of autism diagnosed either in your immediate family or yourself
2. Current enrollment or acceptance in a college or university for a post-graduate level or undergraduate level by the applicant

In addition to the above criteria, a 500 to 1000-word essay must be submitted with one of the below topics.

We hope to help alleviate the financial burden that may be in the presence of someone deserving who is suffering from any form of autism. We look forward to providing this scholarship and encourage those who are eligible to apply.

Topics: (Choose one)

• Tell us about a time where others who did not have to face an obstacle that you did as a person with autism
• Explain how you have adapted to help a loved one with autism and how it has affected your life
• What factors do you believe hinder people with autism in today’s generation?

Requirements of Applicants

• The applicant must have been accepted to start school at an accredited college or university or is currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited school
• The unofficial or official transcripts of the student must be submitted (high-school/ college)

Please upload the following items and complete the form below to apply for the Scholarship by the Churchill Foundation – Public Adjusters

1. Essay of 500 to 1000 words of any of the above topics that were listed
2. Academic transcripts

By applying for this scholarship, you agree to our terms and conditions and signify that you have read them.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Students must be currently enrolled in, or preparing to attend imminently, a law school within the United States for the 2019 Spring academic term.
• All applications, as described below, together with their accompanying essays, must be received by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on December 31, 2018. An e-mail confirming receipt of the student’s submission(s) will be sent to each applicant. This e-mail does not mean that the application and/or essay have been submitted completely and properly, only that the student’s submission was received by Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. It is the sole responsibility of each student to make sure that all of the application requirements set forth herein are fulfilled in a timely manner. Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. has complete discretion in determining whether or not an application/essay meets these requirements.
• Starting January 1, 2019, Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. will begin reviewing and evaluating all properly and timely applications and essays submitted. The winner will be notified, via e-mail, no later than March 15, 2019.
• The $1,500.00 scholarship award will be issued by March 31, 2019 directly to the law school of the winning applicant, in the student’s name, so that the funds can be immediately applied as a tuition payment.

2019 ESSAY TOPIC AND GUIDELINES

• This year’s essay topic is the following: How can we best protect our schools from violence?
• Essays must be between 750 and 1000 words—no exceptions.
• Essays will be evaluated and graded based upon the following criteria: feasibility; substance; uniqueness; perspective; creativity; insight; presentation; and spelling, grammar and punctuation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• To apply, submit your essay (with a title of your choice) to info@GeorgelisLaw.com in .PDF format. The essay should be attached to an e-mail from the address where you would like to be sent confirmation of receipt.
• The subject line for the e-mail submitting your essay MUST be “2019 Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. Scholarship Award.”
• In the body of the e-mail submitting your essay, include your name, address, phone number and school of enrollment. Also, feel free to include a brief paragraph telling us about yourself and your career-related ambitions and goals.
• Failing to follow the above requirements, guidelines and instructions may result in disqualification from consideration. This determination is within the exclusive province of Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C.

The OppU Achievers Scholarship celebrates students who transform opportunity into results. It rewards achievement in its many forms and honors those who create opportunity for both themselves and others. Founded in 2016, the scholarship provides $2,500 for current or future education costs. Scholarship selections are made four times a year; Please view the scholarship page for the closest deadline.

To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant’s essay response. To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must:

• Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
• Be a U.S. citizen.

The DDR Lawyers Legal Scholarship by Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, LLP is a recurring scholarship worth $1500 designed to help one law student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DEC 31, 2018A winner will be announced on or before Jan 31, 2019

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Admitted to an accredited law school in the U.S.
• 3.5 or higher GPA

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Upload a 500-600 word original essay on what you hope to achieve in your legal career if awarded this scholarship.
• Upload School Transcript
• Upload Resume

The Key Thinkers Scholarship (“Scholarship”) awards academically qualified students with a $2,500 USD Scholarship to one (1) eligible recipient (“Recipient”) once every academic term (coinciding with the application schedule below), to one (1) eligible recipient (“Recipient”). There will be a total of four (4) Recipients of the Scholarship per academic year. The sponsor (“MoneyKey”) offers the Scholarship to post-secondary students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. This is an opportunity for students to be a voice in the growing conversation about financial responsibility.

To be eligible for the Scholarship, the student applying must:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Be a US citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the United States.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• An essay component (500-750 words) is required (see application form).

This application has several opportunities/deadlines throughout the year:

For additional questions, please e-mail scholarship@moneykey.com

Clear, effective writing is the cornerstone of an exceptional lawyer, and a vital area of education for aspiring attorneys. While traditional forms of legal writing like case briefs and contracts endure, the internet has given legal professionals a new medium of communication that demands mastery as well. Blog posts are a new way for attorneys to educate and persuade, and to participate in a broader legal discourse with their peers.

The Expert Institute is offering a $2,000 scholarship for the best legal blog post written by a law student on the topic of expert witnesses. To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit a 1,000 to 2,500 word blog-style article on the use of expert witnesses in litigation.

Eligibility

To qualify for the scholarship, students must:

• Prove citizenship or that they are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be attending a pre law undergraduate or enrolled in a first year law program in Fall 2018
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Requirements

• Resume, including community service and extracurricular activities
• Essay on a law-related subject of interest to the applicant, between one and three pages
• Complete transcripts
• Letter of acceptance from the school the student will attend for Fall 2019
• Birth certificate, passport or other proof of legal residency

ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible for this $1000 scholarship if you meet one of the following criteria.

• Are a current college student that is not yet in their final year of studies
• A high school senior that has already been accepted into a college or university

GUIDELINES

1. Write a 500-word essay answering the question, “What is one law that you think should be put in place that doesn’t currently exist?“. Make sure to tell us how it would benefit society.
2. Fill out the form below completely to have your application reviewed.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Once the application process ends one of our scholarship committee members will review all applications and select one winner to receive the $1000 scholarship. The winner will have two weeks to respond to confirm their information so the scholarship amount can be sent to their school’s financial aid department. There are no fees associated with applying for this scholarship and in the event that the original winner doesn’t respond we will select a winner up.

The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019. We will contact the winner during the month of March 2019.

Pusch & Nguyen understands the value of education as well and the ever increasing expenses of getting a post high school education. This yearly scholarship of $2500.00 is offered in order to help with some of the expenses required of promising students yearning to continue their education at the next level. To qualify for the Pusch & Nguyen Scholarship, you must be a starting or continuing U.S. college student and must submit a 1000+ word essay on the legal topic prompt that is presented below. We will notify the winner via email and make a public announcement on Pusch and Nguyen’s FaceBook page and Google Places Page.

• Submit your Essay to (deadline for emailing us is March 1th, 2019 at 9am CDT): scholarship@puschnguyen.com
• In the email, applicants must include: Full name, email address, current school attended and (intended) course of study. Contact information for parents if student is under 18, as well as permission from student’s parents to apply.
• After the application period has closed, we will review all submissions and decide on a winner by April 1st, 2019.

The 2019 Scholarship Topic- Reducing Distractions While Driving For Teenagers

In recent years, teenage drivers have been the focal point of debate regarding stricter drivers licensing requirements and raising the legal age to drive. What other preventative measures can states take to help minimize motor vehicle collisions involving younger drivers?

Disclaimer: Award is sent directly to the financial aid office at student’s school of choice.

The Peck Law Firm of Charleston, SC is proud to announce the 2019 Peck Law Firm Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship is dedicated to helping the scholarship winner pay for a college, graduate school, or law school degree.

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship is open to any American citizen, who will have graduated from high school before July 1, 2019. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Amount and Deadline

Any student seeking the scholarship must complete the online application, which appears below. All written scholarship submission materials must be received by 11:59 PM EST on May 31, 2019. The winner will be announced on July 31, 2019, and will receive a one-time award of $2,000. This will be sent directly to the winner’s school and can be used for all school-related expenses.

Judging Criteria

This scholarship will be judged and awarded primarily on academic achievement and a written response of not more than 1,000 words to the essay question. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and resumes.

How to Apply

Each applicant must fill out the online form and submit an essay of not more than 1,000 words in which the applicant answers the question: Should judges start child custody cases with a presumption that fathers and mothers should have equal time with their children after a divorce?

The John Foy & Associates “Strong Arm” Leukemia Scholarship is open to high-achieving college students who meet this criteria:

1. You or a loved one have been affected by leukemia.
2. You are enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution in the United States.

To apply, you must write a 500 to 1000 word essay on one of the three topics listed below and submit an official high school or college transcript. You may only apply online at this website. Our attorneys will determine a selection committee to choose the winner and the winner will be announced publicly through the media and featured on our website. It is our hope that our scholarship program will inspire young people who have been affected by this very common type of cancer to lead inspired lives.

Deadline for Applications: July 15, 2019

Write a 500 to 1,000 word essay on one of these three topic questions:
Include a paragraph statement on how this scholarship would benefit you. This paragraph will not count towards the word count of this essay.

Application Essay Topics:

1. How has living with your or your loved one’s leukemia affected your education?
2. What adjustments have you made as student to accommodate your or a loved one’s leukemia?
3. What one obstacle do people with leukemia face that you would like the general public to know about?

Application Requirements:

1. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or you are incoming freshman at an accredited institution in the United States.
2. Applicants must submit an official high school or college transcript.