UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK SCHOOL OF LAW (IRELAND) – PH.D SCHOLARSHIPS [DEADLINE: JUNE 13, 2014 BY 5 P.M. GMT]
The School of Law is offering 8 scholarships for doctoral research students beginning their studies in the academic year 2014-15 (either in the autumn or spring). Each scholarship is available for a period of 1 year initially, with the expectation of renewal for a further 2 years, subject to successful academic progress. The scholarships include:
- 4 Research Scholarships (a full fee waiver + a €5,000 stipend)
- 4 Tutoring Scholarships (a full fee waiver in return for up to 5 hours tutoring per week for 10 weeks of each semester)
Students can pursue research in any area of law, but prospective applicants should review the School of Law’s areas of research expertise and identify and contact a Faculty Member to serve as Supervisor.
*Applicants should note: The Directors of the School of Law’s research groups will recommend applicants for 1 of each type of scholarship. These include:
- The Centre for Criminal Justice (CCJ)
- The International Commercial and Economic Law Research Group (ICEL)
- The Research Cluster in Emotions in Society (CUES)
The Director of Post-Graduate Studies will also recommend one of each type of scholarship for any proposals that fall outside of these research areas.
Requirements:
Submission components: (1.) Application form, (2.) curriculum vitae/resume, (3.) 2 academic references, and (4.) academic transcripts
Submit to: Materials may be submitted electronically to michelle.hyland@ul.ie
Contact: Dr. Seán Patrick Donlan, Director of Post-Graduate Studies @ sean.donlan@ul.ie
Complete details and application form: Available @ ul.ie/law/postgrad-course/test
CUBAN AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION – SCHOLARSHIPS [DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2014]
CABA offers the following at-large scholarships to any currently enrolled law student through their Cuban American Bar Foundation:
- Osvaldo Soto Scholarship ($2,500)
- Judge Margarita Esquiroz Scholarship ($2,500)
- 3 CABA Scholarships ($2,500 each)
Requirements:
Eligibility criteria: (1.) Currently admitted/enrolled law student in good academic standing at an accredited law school, (2.) Cuban or Cuban-American and has distinguished himself/herself academically, and/or in service-oriented activities, and (3.) has distinguished himself/herself in research, writing, community service, and/or other activities of importance to the Cuban-American community
(*Preference may be shown to applicants who demonstrate financial need, but such need is not a prerequisite for a scholarship award)
Submission components: (1.) Essay of no more than 1,000 words describing how the applicant is qualified pursuant to the eligibility criteria (applicants who wish to detail financial need must do so within this word limit), (2.) resume, and (3.) transcript
*NOTE: Applicants need only submit 1 application package to be considered for all at-large scholarships. The CABA Foundation Scholarship Committee will make its selection from those submissions it receives and formally announce the recipients at the CABA Foundation Fall Mentor Program Reception in October or November.
Submit to: Sandra M. Ferrera @ sferrera@melandrussin.com
Contact: Sandra M. Ferrera @ sferrera@melandrussin.com or @ (305) 375-6074
Additional information: Available @ cabafoundation.com/available-scholarships/
D’OLIVEIRA & ASSOCIATES – 1ST ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP (ESSAY CONTEST) [DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2014]
d’Oliveira & Associates, a Rhode Island and Massachusetts based personal injury law firm, announces their first annual College Scholarship Essay Contest designed to give students, pursuing a career in the legal field, an opportunity to acquire a scholarship that will help offset some of the financial pressures of paying for their education. $1,000 will be awarded to 1 student, with the funds to be used solely for school tuition and related expenses. Recipient will be notified on or about August 15, 2014.
Topic: Persuading young people on the dangers of texting and driving
Requirements: (1.) Valid High School transcript, high school diploma or GED equivalent, and (2.) proof of acceptance or enrollment in future educational institution evidencing you are currently working toward a degree in the legal field
Submission component details: 500 words
Submission deadline details: Scholarship applications may be sent electronically or mailed to corporate office
ELECTRONIC entries: Email to SdOliveira@dmlaw.com with the subject line “2014 College Student Scholarship”
MAILED entries: d’Oliveira & Associates
Attn: Scholarship Manager
2540 Pawtucket Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
Complete details and application for download: Available @ good-legal-advice.com/scholarship.htm
Additional information: Available @ pr.com/press-release/555924