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First 10 minority scholarships:

Amount:
$5000 and a Summer Associate Position
Awards:
1
Deadline:
August 12
The Reed Smith/Citizens Financial Group Diversity Fellowship Program provides an award in the amount of $5,000 and a 2023 summer associate position to a diverse, second-year law student who has demonstrated strong academic scholarship, dedication to community service and/or leadership, and an understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The successful candidate will spend the first six weeks of the summer associate program in Reed Smith's New York office and will spend the remaining four weeks in the legal department at Citizens Bank's New York office. The $5,000 will be awarded at the conclusion of the summer program and will be paid in addition to the summer associate salary.
Amount:
$5,000 for each academic year of law school, as well as the opportunity for a paid summer internship/clerkship
Awards:
1
Deadline:
August 15
Undergraduate, or higher, degree in chemistry, physics, life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or computer science (or expect to obtain such degree in 2022). Accepted to or have applied to an ABA-accredited law school with intention of beginning first year of law school in the Fall of 2022. The scholarship will be paid upon proof of attendance during the first semester/quarter. Intend to practice intellectual property law in the Twin Cities upon graduation from law school. Not the recipient of any other diversity scholarship awarded by another law firm.
Amount:
$11,100 paid in 12 monthly installments
Awards:
1
Deadline:
August 15
The Robert E. Malouf Studies Scholarship is for graduate students enrolled in a Masters/professional or Ph.D. program in any discipline at any college or university physically located in Oregon whose emphasis of study is marine-related. Student's research must align with Oregon Sea Grant's mission and focus on Oregon's coastal communities and ecosystems. Masters/professional degree students must be in the first year, or just beginning the second year, of their degree program at the time of award (September). Ph.D. students can be in the first, second, or just beginning the third year of their degree program at the time of award (September). If you are unsure of your eligibility, we encourage you to contact Mary Pleasant at Oregon Sea Grant before putting your application together to discuss and clarify your eligibility: [email protected]. If you have applied before, did not receive the scholarship, and are still within the eligibility requirements, we recommend applying again. Students of color, American Indians, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact:
Oregon Sea Grant uses eSeaGrant for fellowship application submissions. To access eSeaGrant, send an email to [email protected] declaring your interest in applying. Please include the name of the fellowship you wish to apply for in the subject line. https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/fellowships/malouf-marine-studies-scholarship
Amount:
$500
Awards:
2
Deadline:
August 23
Be graduating with a social work degree from a bachelor or master's degree program accredited by CSWE. Have an expected graduation date no later than summer 2022. Be enrolled full time during the period in which the grant is awarded (spring 2022). Have a demonstrated commitment to promoting equity and social justice. The scholarships are targeted to but not limited to minority/BIPOC individuals. They can be awarded to a student only once.
Contact:
Council on Social Work Education | 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200 | Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 Phone: 1.703.683.8080 | Fax: 1.703.683.8099 | E: [email protected] Website: www.cswe.org Please direct questions about the scholarship to [email protected].
Amount:
$200
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
August 30th
Open to all minorities confronting chronic illness or disability. Requirements for Scholarship: must be a college student living with a physical ailment, physical disease, and/or physical disability. Must be enrolled as full/part time student, and must not be on academic probation.%u2014email proof of enrollment to Bella Soul (does not need to be a transcript; scholarship is not based on GPA but will be taken into account).
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
August 31st
Scholarship applicants must be an active member of ANTSHE (http://www.myantshe.org/memberapplication), be at least 23 years old, and meet at least ONE of the following criteria as set forth by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): -Is considered financially independent for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid; -Is a parent -Is a single parent (either not married or married but separated and has dependents); or -A veteran from the military. -Be enrolled in a public two-year college, enrolled part-time or full-time degree program of study at an accredited college or university. -Minority student -Low-income -Employed part-time or full-time Visit http://www.myantshe.org/application for more information
Contact:
Visit www.myantshe.org/application for more information
Amount:
$20000 scholarship
Awards:
3
Deadline:
August 31
Every year, our BOS, DC, LA, NY, and SF offices (CH will be added in 2023) award one second-year law student a $20,000 Diversity Scholarship and a salaried position in our Summer Program. The scholarship is paid in two installments: $10,000 during the second-year summer and another $10,000 payable when the student returns to ArentFox Schiff as an Associate after graduation. Candidates may only apply to one office. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Second-year law student, in good standing, at an ABA-accredited law school in the US. Excellent college and law school academic performance. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership qualities, work experience, and community involvement. Authorized to work in the US. Member of a diverse population that historically has been underrepresented in the legal profession. Must join the ArentFox Schiff Summer Program after their second year of law school. Have a strong interest in joining the Firm as an associate after law school graduation,
Amount:
Up to $5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
August 31
Any 1L, 2L or rising 3L student enrolled in an accredited law school who is a member of a minority class as defined by the Florida Bar is eligible to apply. Selection is based on need, merit and other qualifying criteria noted on the application. Preference will be given to those students who have ties to the Sarasota community and who have expressed or demonstrated a commitment to return to Sarasota to pursue his or her legal career upon graduation from law school.
Contact:
For questions about this application, please contact the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarships Team at [email protected] https://www.sarasotabar.com
Amount:
$5000-$10,000
Awards:
2
Deadline:
September 15th and March 15th
Bradley's commitment to diversity is not just a passive ideal, but an active goal that allows us to build a team with broad backgrounds and experiences. Every year, we offer two Diversity Scholarships to promote the education of well-qualified law students from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. We award scholarships of up to $5,000 to first-year students and up to $10,000 to second-year students who are committed to broadening the diversity of voices in the legal profession. Scholarship recipients are required to clerk in one of Bradley's offices for at least six weeks during the summer after the scholarships are awarded. (We will do our best to honor the scholarship recipient's first choice for office placement, but maintain the right to make the final decision.)
Contact:
For more information on any of the programs below or if you have any additional questions, please contact Lee Tonsmeire, Recruiting Manager, at 205.521.8000 or [email protected]. https://www.bradley.com/
Amount:
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar's college or university. *Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs.
Awards:
300
Deadline:
September 15
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. To apply, students must be: A high school senior. From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Pell-eligible. A US citizen, national, or permanent resident. In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.