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2011-12 Academic Year

2011-12 External Scholarship Award Archive

The application deadlines for the following scholarship awards have already passed.  This information is provided to assist you in determining the time of year that various awards are typically offered.  Awards are listed in chronological order by their application deadline.

The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Scholarship (for incoming first years)

Application Deadline: June 22, 2012

The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Law Student Scholarship Program is accepting applications from law students who are long-term residents of Chicago, planning to enroll as first year full-time students. 

Applicants to the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Law Student Scholarship Program must-

  • Be long-term residents of Chicago, and
  • Plan to enroll as a first year full-time law student for the entire 2012-13 academic year at one of the following schools: Chicago-Kent, DePaul, John Marshall or Loyola Chicago

One $5,000 scholarship will be granted each year.  Awards are not renewable. For more information and to apply, please visit http://scholarshipmanagement.org/.

 

Polish Women's Civic Club, Inc. Scholarships

Application Deadline: July 1 , 2012

The Polish Women's Civic Club, Inc. is a philanthropic organization of American women of Polish descent interested in discovering the richness of their Polish heritage and sharing it with others. The Club supports educational activities and personal efforts of Polish American students, male and female, through financial scholarships. To qualify for consideration of a scholarship, a student must fulfill the following requirements: be a U.S. citizen; have at least one parent of Polish heritage; be a permanent resident of Illinois; currently enrolled full-time second or third year student attending Chicago area school; have acceptable grades; and demonstrate financial need. For additional application requirements and to apply online please visit www.pwcci.org.

 

The Darleen J. and Robert L. Walker Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline: June 25 , 2012

The Darleen J. and Robert L. Walker Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. Interested applicants must submit an online application and supply their Student Aid Report or FAFSA documentation. Additional instructions for applying may be obtained on the foundation web site: www.walkerscholarship.org.

Preference will be given to a son or daughter of a member of Masonic Lodge 1098 in Lombard, Illinois, or to former residents of the Masonic Children's Home in La Grange, Illinois, and those from Masonic families. The deadline to apply is June 25, 2012.

 

The Get Prepped LSAT Prep Law Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 30 and June 30, 2012

The Get Prepped LSAT Prep Law Student Scholarship is available to first, second and third year law students. One or more grants of $1000 are awarded twice yearly. Class rank, degree/major courses, LSAT test scores, best short personal statement and other review factors are used to determine awards. Request a full application packet using the online contact form at the Get Prepped LSAT Prep website www.GetPrepped.com.

The Illinois Government Bar Association Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

The Illinois Government Bar Association serves public interest attorneys throughout the state of Illinois. Members include circuit, appellate and federal judges, as well as practitioners in many State agencies. The association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship of $750. This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding commitment and achievement in public interest law. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2012 to be considered. Application guidelines are available in the office of admissions, suite 230.


The Women Trial Lawyers Caucus of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Mike Eidson Scholarship

Application Deadline: May 31, 2012

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women’ Trial Lawyers Caucus in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it.  The Scholarship, traditionally given in the amount of $5,000, is awarded annually to a rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.

The application deadline is May 31, 2012 and the Scholarship will be awarded at the AAJ Annual Convention, which will take place this year in July in New York City. For additional information, please see the AAJ Scholarship Application.

 

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation administers two scholarship programs funded by local law firms aimed at increasing diversity in all areas of the legal profession.

Miller Johnson West Michigan Diversity Scholarships for minority students are available to students of ethnic minority currently residing in Michigan (with preference given to West Michigan residents) pursuing a law degree at any accredited law school in the United States. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded each year.

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Scholarships for minority students are awarded to students of racial and ethnic minority heritage pursuing a law degree. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded each year. The law school scholarship is not limited to schools in Michigan; however the applicant must be a current or former resident of Michigan if they are not currently attending a school in Michigan.

Applications and additional information are available online at http://grcf.egrant.org. Online applications must be received no later than 5pm on April 1, 2012.

 

The American Association for Justice Auxiliary Scholarship Fund - 2012 Alia Herrera Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: May 1, 2012

The American Association for Justice Auxiliary Scholarship Fund announces its 2012 Alia Herrera Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $3,000. This is open to law students who are entering their second or third year of law school, or have the equivalent of one year to complete. The winning applicant MUST be able to commit to attending the AAJ Auxiliary Luncheon in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Interested applicants should submit the AAJ Auxiliary Scholarship Application by May 1, 2012.

 

Crusade for Education Financial Aid Program

Application Deadline: April 30, 2012

Students of Polish descent in need of financial aid may apply to the Knights of Dabrowski Crusade for Education program for help. A limited number of scholarships are available on the basis of documented financial need, academic performance and community involvement. Students are eligible to apply who meet the following requirements: full-time student enrolled in law school at a fully accredited college/university in the U.S.; U.S. citizen or documented legal alien of Polish descent; good academic standing and documented financial need; resident of Chicago metropolitan area for at least four years (proof of residency required); and recipient must be able to attend a scheduled interview in late spring/summer and Award Presentation Ceremony in the fall of 2012. To apply, interested students should contact the organization by email at kofd@sbcglobal.net or call 773.792.1800 to request an application.

 

DuPage County Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 13, 2012

The DuPage County Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers will once again award a scholarship to students of Italian extraction who have completed at least one semester of law school and are currently enrolled in law school. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. The committee must receive applications and letters of recommendation from law school faculty no later than April 13, 2012 for full consideration. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 24, 2012. Click here for the 2012 application.

The Chicago Bar Foundation Marovitz Scholarship (for incoming first years)

Application Deadline: May 11, 2012

The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF), the charitable affiliate of the Chicago Bar Association, recently announces the guidelines for its 2012 Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Public Interest Law Scholarship. The CBF's Marovitz Scholarship is intended to support a needy law student who is deeply committed to public interest work so that upon graduation financial need will not prevent the student from pursuing a public interest legal career. The Scholarship provides funds for needy public interest-minded students so they may complete law school with as little debt as possible.

These funds, payable over a three-year period, will enable an incoming student who intends to pursue a career in public interest law to have a significant portion of his or her tuition and related expenses covered by Scholarship funding. Contingent on the recipient's continued compliance with the terms of the Scholarship, the student will receive $10,000 in the first year of law school, $15,000 in the second year, and $15,000 in the third year. (The payment schedule may be modified for part-time students).

The guidelines and application form can be found online. Applications are due by May 11, 2012 and the recipient will be announced in early summer. To access the forms online or for additional information, please visit the CBF website at http://www.chicagobarfoundation.org/marovitz-scholarship/how-to-apply.

 

Kane County Bar Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 27 , 2012

Through the generosity of Kane County Bar Association members, the Foundation has been able to award at least two scholarships of $1,500 each year.  Qualified applicants are Kane County residents (or whose parents reside in Kane County) who are attending law school in the 2012 – 2013 academic year.  The scholarship application deadline is April 27, 2012. Click here for the 2012 KCBF Scholarship application.

 

Bohemian Lawyers' Association of Chicago Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 2, 2012

The Bohemian Lawyers' Association of Chicago (BLAC) has several scholarships each in the amount of $2,000 available to students attending law school in the greater Chicagoland area. These scholarships are open to students of Czech, Moravian, Ruthenian, Silesian or Slovak ancestry. The scholarships will be presented at the BLAC Annual Installation Dinner held in Chicago in May. Applications must be submitted by midnight on April 2, 2012. All students interested in applying must submit a completed scholarship application form, resume, transcript, and essay (limit 250 words). Applications are online at http://www.bohemianlawyers.org/scholarships.html.

 

The London Law Consortium Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 6, 2012

The London Law Consortium is a member of the Association of American Study Abroad programs, and this organization is announcing the Lord Acton Memorial Scholarship which provides financial support to a deserving study abroad student to pursue academic study in the United Kingdom. The $1,000 merit-based scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the value of an international education experience and who agrees to share with AASAP/UK members the ways in which the scholarship has helped to fulfill academic and personal ambitions. Qualified students who will participate on a study abroad in the United Kingdom offered by a Full or Associate member of AASAP/UK are eligible to apply. Relevant information, including eligibility requirements, instructions, application form and reference form, are posted on the AASAP/UK News page: http://www.aasapuk.org/services/news.php. The application deadline is April 6, 2012.

 

 

Latinos Progresando 2012 Dr. Angela Perez Miller Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline: May 4, 2012

Latinos Progresando is accepting applications for the 2012 Dr. Angela Perez Miller Scholarship Fund.  Latinos Progresando, together with Fichera & Miller, PC, will award six $1,000 scholarships to promising students with a commitment to community service. For additional details regarding the scholarship, please review the Scholarship Application. The deadline to apply is May 4, 2012.

 

The Just The Beginning Foundation Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: May 30, 2012

Just The Beginning Foundation (JTBF) is a multiracial, nonprofit organization comprised of lawyers, judges, and other citizens. It is dedicated to developing and nurturing interest in the law among young persons of color and other underrepresented groups in the legal profession and supporting their continued advancement. JTBF’s long-term goal is to increase racial diversity in the legal profession and on the bench.

Held every two years, the JTBF conference brings together a diverse group of federal and state judges, lawyers, law professors, law students, college, high school and middle school students to strengthen the connection between those in the legal profession and those just entering the field. Since the first conference, JTBF has awarded talented and deserving underrepresented law students with scholarships of varying amounts. This year, there will be six scholarships of up to $5,000.00, one for each of the six Chicago area law schools. To qualify, an applicant must submit the application by the due date and be enrolled in a Chicago area law school for the 2012-2013 school year. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Recipients must be able to attend and help at the JTBF Gala Dinner on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Chicago Marriott on Michigan Avenue. In addition, recipients are expected to volunteer with JTBF and to complete at least one service project with JTBF during 2012-2013.

Interested applicants must submit the JTBF Scholarship Application by May 30, 2012. For more information about JTBF and its programs, please visit www.jtbf.org.

 

The American Counsel Association (ACA) Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: May 1, 2012

The American Counsel Association (ACA) is offering a $2,500 cash scholarship to a worthy incoming third year law student in memory of Lowell Jacobson, a former ACA President and well-respected Chicago attorney. This scholarship is awarded to a second year law student who demostrates a high scholastic aptitude, as well as financial need. Students interested in this scholarship should submit a letter of interest and financial need, resume, an official law school transcript and letter of recommendation from a law school professor. All application materials must be submitted to Karla Davis, Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions, Suite 230, by May 1, 2012 for full consideration. The ACA will notify the winner in July, and then publicly announce the recipient at the Annual Dinner Meeting of the ACA in Chicago on Monday, August 6, 2012. Funds are available so that the recipient will have the option to be the ACA's honored guest and receive the scholarship at the dinner.

The Michigan Auto Law Diversity Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

Michigan Auto Law is pleased to announce the firm's new scholarship program open to students currently in their first or second year of law school.   The recipient must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or demonstrate a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career.   One $2,000 scholarship is awarded each year.  Applicants must be a resident of Michigan OR attend a Michigan Law School.

 For more information visit the Opportunities section in the Michigan Auto Law website. (please link to http://www.michiganautolaw.com).

 

The Geri and Ron Yonover Fellowship

Application Deadline: March 30, 2012 - Deadline Extended and Amount Increased

The Geri and Ron Yonover Fellowship was established to provide financial assistance to a full-time student who has completed his or her first year of law school and has primary custody of a child or children under the age of fifteen. The $5,000 fellowship will help defray the cost of the recipient's tuition in spring 2012. To apply, applicants should forward a letter of interest, copy of law school transcript, and current resume to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu by March 30, 2012.

 

DuPage Association of Woman Lawyers Judge Helen C. Kinney Award

Application Deadline: March 23, 2012

The DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and the Chair of the Scholarship Committee, announce their annual Judge Helen C. Kinney Scholarship and invite women law students to apply. The scholarship is open to all first, second and third year women law students with a connection to DuPage County. The DAWL application deadline for the 2011-2012 award year has been extended through March 23, 2012.

 

The Black Women Lawyers' Association of Chicago Essay Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 23, 2012

The Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago Scholarship Committee announces the BWLA’s Spring Essay Scholarship.  The mission of the BWLA is to encourage and support African-American women in law, and its essay contest is open to all students. Winners will be chosen based on their essay, resume, and interview.  The minimum cash prize is $2,500. To apply, please return the BWLA Essay application and required application documents by March 23, 2012.  For more information about this scholarship, please contact the BWLA at scholarship@bwla.org.

 

The Robert Masur Fellowship for Civil Liberties

Application Deadline: March 23, 2012

The Robert Masur Fellowship for Civil Liberties is open to current first-year law students. Offered annually by The Nation Institute, it consists of a $1000 honorarium for students who intend to carry out significant activities during the summer (in between their first and second year) in the areas of civil rights and/or civil liberties. Proposed activities may include a writing or research project, work with a public interest organization in the areas of civil rights or civil liberties, work on a civil rights or civil liberties law case under the supervision of a faculty member or lawyer, or any other work in the areas of civil rights or civil liberties.

Applicants should send a proposal, no more than two pages, describing his or her intended summer project, along with a resume, a brief letter of recommendation, and the name of their faculty or organizational sponsor. All applications must be received by March 23, 2012. For more information about the Fellowship and The Nation Institute, please visit http://www.nationinstitute.org/prizes/1068/the_robert_masur_fellowship_in_civil_liberties/.

Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Timothy Evans Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 23, 2012

The Northwest Suburban Bar Association Foundation is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for the "Honorable Timothy C. Evans Scholarship".  The scholarship was established to honor the commitment and dedication that Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Timothy C. Evans has devoted to the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) and the community of Cook County.

The scholarship is offered to currently enrolled law school students who reside in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (this includes Lake, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Will, Kendall, Grundy & LaSalle counties). Scholarship awards range from $500 - $2500.

Interested applicants must submit the 2012 application by the March 23rd deadline.
Questions can be directed to the Northwest Suburban Bar Association Foundation at jbarth@nwsba.org or 847-221-2601.

 

Illinois Judicial Council Foundation Scholarships

Application Deadline: March 23, 2012

The Illinois Judicial Council (IJC) Foundation announces its 2012 Law School Scholarships. The IJC, founded in 1983, is an organization comprised primarily, but not exclusively, of African-American State and Federal judges, administrative judges and hearing officers. It has dedicated itself to bridging the gap between the judiciary and the community through educational dialogues regarding the legal system. Since 1999, the IJC Foundation has funded numerous scholarships, totaling in excess of $100,000 to minority and other deserving law school students throughout Illinois and beyond. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria: be enrolled full-time in an accredited Illinois law school, submit an official transcript, submit a financial statement, submit a completed scholarship application, submit two letters of recommendation, submit a personal statement and resume, and submit to a personal interview by the scholarship committee. You may download a copy of the application form here. Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically to ijc.scholarship@gmail.com by Friday, March 23, 2012.

 

Central Illinois Women's Bar Association Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 9, 2012

The Central Illinois Women's Bar Association is proud to announce its 2012 scholarship opportunity. One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded in 2012. To apply, applicants must be female, enrolled in an accredited law school, and a resident of one of the following Illinois counties upon graduating from high school:

Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Greene, Jersey, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Vermilion, and Woodford.

Interested persons must complete the application form, write an essay, provide two letters of recommendation, and law school transcript to Central Illinois Women's Bar Association; Attn: Scholarship Program/RDG; 400 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200; Springfield, IL 62701. For more information about the scholarship, email rgrischow@hinshawlaw.com. Applications are available in the Office of Admissions, suite 230.

 

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 1, 2012


The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school. Recipients will be selected based on their qualifications for the scholarship and not on the law school they plan to attend. Therefore law students applying to any and all-ABA accredited law schools may benefit from these scholarships. The application is available online at http://www.ambar.org/DiversityScholarship. Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2012.

The Institute for Justice Center for Judicial Engagement Law-Student Essay Contest

Application Deadline: February 6, 2012

The Institute for Justice Center for Judicial Engagement law-student essay contest seeks to reward the best law-student writing designed to persuade the general public of the virtues of judicial engagement.  Entrants should write an essay of no more than 2,000 words concerning this topic:

Recent debates over the role of the courts in reviewing legislative enactments have focused heavily on terminology:  specifically, whether we should be most concerned with courts that engage in “judicial activism” or whether, as the Eleventh Circuit wrote in striking down portions of the Affordable Care Act, in cases of legislative overreach, “the Constitution requires judicial engagement, not judicial abdication.”  In an essay aimed at a popular audience, discuss the role of the courts in American government and the differences among judicial engagement, judicial activism, and judicial abdication.

Winners will be those who most clearly and persuasively articulate the principles and importance of judicial engagement.  Further explanation of those principles and their application can be found at www.ij.org/cje.

First prize will be a $3,000 award, along with a free trip to Washington, D.C. to receive your prize at IJ’s headquarters; second prize will net a $1,000 award; and third prize $500.

Students should email a Word version of their essay (no PDFs) to essays@ij.org no later than February 6, 2012.  Late entries will not be considered.  The Institute for Justice will announce winners by mid-April of 2012. 

 

The Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Contest

Intent to Enter Deadline: January 31, 2012

The Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Contest is a $5,000 cash award given to the author of the winning essay.  The 2012 topic is: Are Factory Farms Hog-Tying People’s Rights?  Any student currently enrolled in an accredited American law school may submit a legal essay for the competition.  Essays can only be written during the academic year covered by the competition and may not be prepared as part of paid legal work outside of law school.

The Intent-to-enter submission deadline is January 31, 2012 and the essay contest deadline is March 31, 2012. The competition will be judged by a panel of nationally known trial lawyers and law professors.  Information about the rules and criteria are posted on the Public Justice website www.publicjustice.net/What-We-Do/Awards/Law-School-Essay-Contest.aspx

The Public Justice Foundation is a non-profit membership organization of over 3,000 attorneys, law students and others supporting the national public interest law firm Public Justice, P.C.  For more information about the organization, visit their web site www.publicjustice.net

 

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Scholarship

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012

Educational scholarship funds from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for the 2012-2013 academic year. Approximately $500,000 is available for Jewish students who are identified as having promise for significant contributions in their chosen careers, and are in need of financial assistance for full-time academic programs primarily in the helping professions. To be eligible a student must: be enrolling or enrolled full-time; be domiciled in the Chicago metropolitan community; establish financial need; and demonstrate career promise. The Jewish Vocational Service administers the scholarship program and personally interviews all applicants at one of its many offices throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. To apply, go to www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/. For additional information or questions, call the JVS Scholarship Secretary at 312.673.3434 or email jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org.

 

Nordic Law Club of Chicago Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 6, 2012 - Deadline Extended

The Nordic Law Club of Chicago has been a professional and social organization for lawyers for over 70 years. The club annually awards a $1,000 scholarship to one third-year day or fourth-year evening student from each of the six area Chicago law schools. The criteria for consideration include merit, financial need and a demonstrated interest in international law issues. Interested students should submit a letter of application to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu by January 6, 2012.

 

Asian Law Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Asian American Law Scholarship was established by alumni and friends of Chicago-Kent, including the Chinese American Bar Association, to provide financial assistance to students of Asian descent. In awarding the scholarship, the association gives preference to students planning to serve the Asian community. Selection for this $750 award is based upon demonstrated commitment to serving needs of the Asian American community (most important factor) through pro bono and/or public interest work; good standing at his or her law school; financial need; and leadership potential. Applicants must submit a current resume, an essay describing their commitment to serving the Asian American community and addressing the other criteria for the award, and submit one letter of recommendation. The recipient is selected by the Chinese American Bar Association. All application material should be submitted to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, by February 15, 2012.

 

The William McClain Scholarship funded by the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Bar Association

Application Deadline: February 13, 2012

The William McClain Scholarship is funded jointly by the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) and the Cincinnati Bar Association and awarded to a Black Cincinnati resident attending any accredited law school who demonstrates leadership potential, dedication to community, and a financial need. For additional scholarship information, please see the attached BLAC Scholarship application.

The Honorable Dean J. Sodaro Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 6, 2012

The Honorable Dean J. Sodaro Memorial Scholarship fund was established by Jennifer Prager Sodaro '86 in honor of her late husband Dean Sodaro '53 and has been supported by the Class of 1967, family, fellow faculty, colleagues and friends. This fund provides financial assistance to law students with need. Judge Sodaro taught part-time at Chicago-Kent while practicing law, then served on the faculty full-time from 1972 to 1990, when he was elected to the Circuit Court of Cook County and appointed to the Chancery Division. The scholarship amount is $1,000 to be awarded in spring 2012.

Sodaro Memorial Scholarship Fund applications are available online or in the Office of Admissions. Students interested must submit applications to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu by January 6, 2012.

 

Gates Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 6, 2012

The Marvin Gates Memorial Fund provides $200 for books and supplies for a financially needy third-year student. Preference is given to students of Jewish faith and to students with demonstrated financial need and a commitment to social justice. The fund was established by Paula Gates, ‘96, in honor of her father, Marvin Gates. Mr. Gates was a professional engineer who valued education and who understood the needs of his community and those of the third world countries where he spent time during his career. To apply, applicants should forward a letter of interest, statement of financial need, and current resume to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu by January 6, 2012.

 

The Roddy Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 6, 2012

Joseph V. Roddy, a 1962 Chicago-Kent graduate, established this fund to provide financial assistance to evening division students currently working in law enforcement. Preference for this scholarhip is given to first year students and the award amounts range from $1500 to $3000. This scholarship will be awarded in spring 2012. To apply, applicants should forward a letter of interest and current resume to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu by January 6, 2012.

 

Kessler Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 6, 2012

Richard N. Kessler, `82, and his wife Lesley, established this award in honor of Rick’s parents, Morton and Shirley Kessler, who have instilled in them the importance of helping others.  Morton and Shirley are role models by living their lives giving unconditional love for family, having deep faith and exhibiting a strong work ethic. The Morton and Shirley Kessler Award will be made to a continuing law student of good academic standing who has demonstrated significant need for financial assistance for law school expenses. This scholarship will be awarded in spring 2012. To apply for this $2500 scholarship, applicants should forward a letter of interest, financial statement, and current resume to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu by January 6, 2012.

 

Rubenstein Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 6, 2012

The Rubenstein Scholarship Fund was established by Jeffrey and Susan Rubenstein, two friends of the law school. Mr. Rubenstein is an adjunct professor at Chicago-Kent and a partner at the firm of Much, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg & Ament. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected based on financial need with preference given to students who are financing their law school education by working part-time jobs in the hospitality or food service industries. This scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $3,000 to be awarded in spring 2012. To apply, applicants should forward a letter of interest and current resume to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu by January 6, 2012.

Asian American Bar Association for the Greater Chicago Area Law Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline: December 1, 2011 - Deadline Extended

The board members of the Asian American Bar Association for the Greater Chicago Area Law Foundation (“AABA Law Foundation”) and members of its scholarship committee, announce the AABA Law Foundation's scholarship program.  The AABA Law Foundation was established in February 2009, and is a non-profit, charitable and educational affiliate of Asian American Bar Association ("AABA") that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). 

One of the goals of the AABA Law Foundation is to provide financial assistance to Asian Pacific American law students who have demonstrated academic excellence and social leadership.  The AABA Law Foundation will award annual scholarships to law students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of the Chicago-area Asian Pacific American community, and who will continue to serve the needs of the Chicago-area Asian Pacific American communities through pro bono, public interest, and/or public service legal work in the future.  This year, the AABA Law Foundation intends to award two scholarships of $2,500 each to law students who have exemplified that commitment. Click here for the 2012 application form.

The Mark T. Banner Scholarship for Law Students

Application Deadline: November 23, 2011 Deadline Extended

The Linn Inn Mark T. Banner Scholarship is a scholarship created in the name of the late Mark T. Banner, a former Linn Inn founder and Master, a leader in the field of patent law in his own right, and the son of Donald W. Banner. This scholarship is part of the Linn Inn's commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers with commitment to ethics, professionalism and civility. The scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property law. Applicants must have exemplary writing and oral communication skills. Recipients of the scholarship will receive $5,000 payable for the fall 2012 semester. Applications are online at http://www.linninn.org/.

 

The  South Suburban Bar Association's, Henry A. Gentile Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: November 16, 2011

The South Suburban Bar Association has a $1,500 scholarship available to students who meet the criteria set by the South Suburban Bar Association. To apply, students must meet the following criteria: attending an accredited local law school; be a resident of the South Suburbs of Cook County and must have a present interest to practice law in the South Suburbs; and demonstrated financial need. Students interested in applying must submit a brief resume and a cover letter (200 word maximum) indicating why they want to practice on the Southside. Cover letters and resumes must be forwarded directly to South Suburban Bar Association Scholarship Committee, attn: Daniel D. Hinich, 17926 S. Halsted St., Suite 3S. Homewood, IL 60430. Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, November 19, 2011. In order to receive the scholarship award, the student must attend the South Suburban Association Installation Dinner Dance to be held December 2, 2011.

Alumni Board Scholarship

Application Deadline: September 30, 2011

The Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors Scholarship is awarded to law students demonstrating academic merit and financial need. Applications for the 2010-2011 Scholarships are due Friday, September 30, 2011.

Complete Online Application

Recipients will be announced in early November and will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards & Recognition Luncheon on Friday, November 18, 2011.

Direct questions to Tara Anderson, Director of Alumni Relations, at (312) 906-5245.

 

The Black Women Lawyers' Association of Chicago Fall Book Scholarship

Application Deadline: October 21, 2011

The Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago Scholarship Committee announces the BWLA’s Fall Book Scholarship.  The mission of the BWLA is to encourage and support African-American women in law, and its book scholarship is open to all students. Winners will be chosen based on their community involvement and unmet financial needs.  BWLA is giving away three $1,000 scholarships.    To apply, interested students must submit the attached application by October 21, 2011.

 

The  Hellenic Bar Association Scholarship

Application Deadline: September 30, 2011

The Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois announces a scholarship available for second and third year law students of Greek descent.  The scholarship application is available online at www.hellenicbar.org.   All scholarship applications are due on September 30, 2011.

The  McLean County Bar Association Community Service Scholarship

Application Deadline: October 14, 2011

The McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) is announcing a $1,000 scholarship for eligible second or third year law school students with strong ties to McLean County, Illinois.

To be considered, scholarship applications should be received electronically by October 14, 2011, and the recipient will be selected on or before November 11, 2011.   A formal presentation will be made December 20, 2011 at the Bar Association’s annual holiday luncheon.  Additional information regarding the McLean County Bar Association may be found at www.mcleancountybarassociation.com.

Applicants for the MCBA law school scholarship should demonstrate a commitment to McLean County, Bloomington-Normal and/or its surrounding communities through residency in the county, through academic ties to local schools or through past or future employment.  Prime candidates will express and demonstrate a commitment to legal aid work, pro bono activities and/or community service.  Applications should be emailed to
judge.fitzgerald@mcleancountyil.gov.

 

Diversity Scholarship Foundation NFP Scholarship Opportunities

Application Deadline: September 15, 2011

Since 2008, Diversity Scholarship Foundation (DSF) has awarded numerous scholarships to fuel the legal profession's diversity pipeline.   This year, the DSF is pleased to announce that it has created three formal scholarships to support law students who have maintained a high GPA and are actively participating or supporting diversity related programs. To apply, applicants must submit the DSF application to Jennifer Sender at jsender@hinshawlaw.com. For more information about the organization and other resources for scholarships for diverse students, please follow this link: http://www.diversitychicago.org/dc/scholarships. 

 

The  Boone County Bar Association Law Scholarship

Application Deadline: October 1, 2011

The Boone County Bar Association has announced a new scholarship for 2011-2012. The association intends to award one $1000 scholarship to a current law student. To qualify for the scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria: must be currently attending an ABA accredited law school; a current resident of Boone County, Illinois, or a resident of Boone County, Illinois, at the time of his/her high school graduation; must fill and out and submit the scholarship application. Interested students can pick up a copy of the application in the office of admissions, suite 230.

 

The  Serbian Bar Association of America Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: September 15, 2011 (Deadline extended)

The Serbian Bar Association of America offers four scholarships to eligible law students currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school. These scholarships are awarded at the annual Scholarship Gala, which will be held on October 8, 2011 in Chicago. For information regarding these scholarships, including applications, please visit the Serbian Bar Association web site at www.serbbar.org/scholarship/.

 

Important Information for 2011-12 Chicago-Kent Scholarship Recipients

If you have been awarded a Chicago-Kent scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year, please refer to the Scholarship Policies from the current Student Handbook for important information concerning your award.  Please direct any questions about your scholarship to the Office of Admissions, Suite 230.

 

 

 

 

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