Category Archives: Outside Scholarship Notices

PBA Environmental & Energy Law Section Minority Scholarship of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

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What is the PBA Environmental & Energy Law Section Minority Scholarship of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation?
• A scholarship that provides on an annual basis:
o Up to nine scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500.
o Specifically designated to support historically under-represented racial/ethnic minority law students (African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Native American)
How do I apply?
• Complete the Application of PBA Environmental & Energy Law Section Minority Scholarship of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation and attach requested information.
• Submit an essay of up to 500 words in length on how the applicant has demonstrated his/her potential for making a contribution to society and the legal profession.
• Submit two (2) letters of recommendations.
• Submit by April 1 to: PBA Environmental & Energy Law Section Minority Scholarship of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation P.O. Box 186, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0186 FAX: (717) 213-2548 E-mail: info@pabarfoundation.org

 

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THE HONORABLE CLARENCE (“CHUCK”) N. PATTERSON DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

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The Clarence “Chuck” N. Patterson Diversity Internship Scholarship Program provides internship opportunities for eligible minority first or second year, full-time law students. Interns receive $6,000 for a 10-week-long summer internship at the York County Office of the Public Defender.

The application can be downloaded in their website – https://www.yorkbar.com/page/YCBFScholarships

Deadline is Monday, November 6, 2024

THE RICHARD P. NOLL SCHOLARSHIP

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The York County Bar has a long history of collegial practice in York County. It offers two opportunities for current law students to experience the unique opportunities afforded here.

Each year, up to two students in Pennsylvania law schools are eligible to receive a scholarship, which last year was in the amount of $1,200. Students in all three years of law school are eligible for the award.

The application can be downloaded in their website – https://www.yorkbar.com/page/YCBFScholarships

Deadline is 6/30/2024

The Lawrence M. Klemow, Esq. Memorial Scholarship Application

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The Luzerne Foundation is once again offering the Lawrence M. Klemow, Esq. Memorial Scholarship available to students pursuing a law degree who reside within the Greater Hazleton Area in Pennsylvania. Students can also use the following link to access the scholarship application:

https://luzfdn.org/types-of-funds/the-lawrence-m-klemow-esq-memorial-scholarship-fund-of-the-luzerne-foundation/

The deadline for submission is Monday, April 29, 2024. This one-time, nonrenewable scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming fall semester 2024. Prior recipients may reapply. If you have any questions regarding this scholarship, please don’t hesitate to call their office at 570-822-2065.

Aaron D. Wersing Federal Employment Rights Scholarship Contest

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Scholarship Name: Aaron D. Wersing Federal Employment Rights Scholarship Contest
Deadline: November 18, 2024
URL: https://fedemploymentattorneys.com/federal-employment-rights-scholarship-contest/ 
Award: $1,500
Date Added to Bulletin Board: 2/12/24

Notes:
The Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D. Wersing is specifically focused on federal employee law. Do your research, cite sources, and give your personal thoughts on the following:

  • How are federal employees’ rights different from employees working in the private sector?
  • Do you feel that federal employees have more or less protections than employees in the private sector? State your reasons.
  • Essay must be a minimum of 400 and maximum of 500 words

SCHLESINGER Scholarship Opportunity

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Scholarship Name: SCHLESINGER Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline: March 13, 2024
URL (PDF): SCHLESINGER Scholarship Opportunity
Award: $2,500
Date Added to Bulletin Board: 2/5/24

Notes:
Requirements: Being a Law Student in Good Standing (min. 2.0 GPA)
Student resides or has been employed in Burlington County for the last 10 years
Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need