American Bar Association Legal Opportunity Scholarship FundFormed to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school, this scholarship offers $5,000 in assistance per year and is renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000.
In addition to whether the applicant is a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession, the applicant’s financial need; personal, family and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered in selection.
Qualifications: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, must be entering their first year of law school in Fall 2013, and must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2013.
For more information, as well as download the application, visit the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund website.
MALDEF awards several law school scholarships, ranging from $2,000 to $6,000, to Hispanic students in their first, second, or third year of law school. Qualifications: Scholarships are based on financial need, demonstrated involvement with and commitment to serve the Latino community, and academic achievement indicating the potential for successful completion of a graduate or law degree. Deadline: Call MALDEF for information.
Applications available online at MALDEF or by writing to:
MALDEF
Law School Scholarship Program
634 S. Spring St., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014-3921
(213) 629-2512
Native Americans may seek fellowship assistance from the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC). Access their site for information, eligibility requirements and deadlines, and an application.
The Graduate Scholarship Program was created to increase graduate enrollment at public post secondary institutions, particularly among those students who are minorities and women. The maximum award amount is $7,200 per year. This award may be renewed annually based on academic standing. Recipient must serve 10 hours per week in an unpaid internship or assistantship. Recipient must also be provided with 10 hours per week of paid internship or assistantship, including tuition waiver and health insurance. These scholarships are intended for full-time students from groups traditionally underrepresented in their field who have financial need. The application deadline is March 1st. For further details, see the Graduate Scholarship Program.
Several programs offer private loans for students whose cost of education exceeds the Federal Loan program maximum. You must have good credit to be eligible for these programs.
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