HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION (HNBA) – ARRASTIA, CAPOTE & PHANG SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: TODAY – FEBRUARY 28, 2014 AT 11:59 P.M. EST]
The HNBA Legal Education Fund and Arrastia, Capote & Phang, LLP have created a new scholarship program for deserving law students. Annually over the next five years, The Fund will award the Arrastia, Capote & Phang Scholarship to a different law school student via a direct grant of $1,500 to financially support their studies at an ABA accredited law school. The HNBA Fund will announce the winners at the HNBA Mid-Year Conference in Orlando, Florida in March 2014.
Who: Hispanic 1Ls enrolled part-time or full-time law
Contact: Omar Vargas, President of the HNBA Legal Education Fund @ oavargas@hnbafund.org
Complete details: Available @ hnbafund.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipInformation.aspx
Application: Available @ hnbafund.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipApplication.aspx
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR ASSOCIATION (FCBA) – 2014 LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
[DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2014]
The Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation, a non-profit charitable and educational organization created under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, was established in 1991. The Foundation provides FCBA members with a vehicle for serving the community through volunteer efforts. Over 2,000 private and government lawyers, law students, and others interested in the field of communications law belong to the FCBA and the Foundation. The Foundation also funds and awards various scholarships and internship stipends to students in college and law school. Competitive awards will be based upon the financial need of the applicant, and may range from $2,500 to $10,000 annually.
The Foundation’s mission is to:
- Support worthwhile communications-related and educational projects as well as other community service projects, particularly those directed toward children and students, through financial contributions and volunteer services provided by Foundation members and others.
- Foster greater public awareness and understanding of the development of communications technology, resources, and law.
Applicant Selection: This is both a merit and needs-based scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate strength of character, superior academic achievement, and a strong interest in pursuing a career in communications law. Applicants will be selected on the basis of: (1) a demonstrated interest in the communications law field, (2) dependence on financial assistance in order to attend law school, and (3) their law school record.
Who: 2Ls and 3Ls
Requirements:
Submission components: (1.) Resume (at a minimum to include contact information, work experience, undergraduate and law school information and GPAs, relevant extracurricular activities, and awards or honors), (2.) law school transcript, and (3.) application (*see application for additional components required)
Send to:
Kerry Loughney
FCBA Foundation
1020 19th Street, NW
Suite 325
Washington, DC 20036
or via email @ kerry@fcba.org
Contact: Kerry Loughney
Tel: (202) 293-4000
Fax: (202) 293-4317
Complete details and Application: Available @
fcba.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-Law-School-Scholarship-Application-FINAL-2014.pdf
Additional information: Available @ fcba.org/foundation
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) – THE MIKE EIDSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND [DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2014]
As the world’s largest trial bar, AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims’ rights—particularly the right to trial by jury—and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. AAJ fights daily to protect the civil justice system against corporations and powerful individuals.
The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it. The Scholarship, traditionally in the amount of $5,000.00, is awarded annually.
Who: Rising 3L females (day students) or rising 4L females (evening students)
Requirements:
Skills: (1.) Has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a plaintiffs’ lawyer or criminal defense lawyer, (2.) 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
Submission components: (1.) Resume, and (2.) application (*see application for additional components required)
Send to:
AAJ Education
Attn: Mike Eidson Scholarship
777 6th Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
or via email @ education@justice.org
Complete details: Available @ justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/8514.htm
Application: Available @ justice.org/cps/rde/xbcr/justice/2014_Mike_Eidson_Scholarship_Application.pdf
CHATTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE SCHOLARSHIP
The Law Offices of Marc Chattah recently established an annual scholarship for law students, and would be happy to receive applications from the FIU College of Law student body. The winner of the Chattah Criminal Defense Scholarship will be awarded $1,000 to be applied toward law school tuition or school-related expenses.
Who: 2Ls and 3Ls (Florida residents) who intend to pursue a career in criminal defense
Requirements:
GPA: 3.0 minimum
Submission components: (1.) Resume, (2.) academic transcript, and (3.) a 1,000 word essay about why criminal defense is important in general and to him/her personally.
Send to: Marc Chattah @ marc@chattahlaw.com
Contact: Marc Chattah, (305) 440-1772, marc@chattahlaw.com
815 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 203
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Complete details: Available @ chattahcriminaldefense.com