This page lists both (1) diversity scholarships limited to law students representing ethnic, racial, gender, or other minorities, especially those typically under-represented in law schools, and (2) diversity scholarships rewarding students involved with diverse communities.  

Diversity in General

AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships
Deadline: around January 10.
Eligibility: 2L women of color.
Award: $5,000-$12,000.
Criteria: Special consideration given to applicants showing professional promise in innovative or neglected areas of research or practice in areas of public interest.
Sponsor: American Association of University Women.

ABA Business Law Scholarships
Eligibility: 1Ls and 2Ls who have participated in a CLEO pre-law summer institute program or pre-law weekend program and are members of the ABA Law Student Division.
Award: Up to 5 awards of $1,000 to attend the ABA Section of Business Law Spring Meeting.
Sponsor: American Bar Association Section of Business Law. 

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarships
Deadline: around March 1.
Eligibility: Entering law students.
Award: Twenty renewable awards of $5,000.
Criteria: Include minority status and financial need. Recipients are selected based on their qualifications, not on the law school they plan to attend.
Sponsor: American Bar Association.

Adler Pollock & Sheehan Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Entering law students who are (1) permanent residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island and (2) members of a diverse group, including LGBT.
Award: $10,000.  Recipient will be considered for summer associate position following 1L year.
Criteria: Academic achievement, financial need, commitment to Massachusetts or Rhode Island community.
Sponsor:  Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Arent Fox Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls who are members of diverse populations historically under-represented in the legal profession.
Award: $15,000 + paid summer associate position after 1L year .
Sponsor: Arent Fox.  

BESLA Scholarship
Deadline: around September 15.
Eligibility: Minority 2Ls and 3Ls with class or experience in entertainment or sports law.
Award: Multiple awards of $1,500.
Sponsor: Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association.  

Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around June 15.
Eligibility: Rising 2Ls who are members of groups traditionally under-represented at large law firms.
Award: Three awards of $10,000 + paid summer associate positions following 2L year.
Sponsor: Baker, Donelson Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC.    

Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around October 1.
Eligibility: Law students committed to the practice of intellectual property law who are members of a historically under-represented group in IP law (including, but not limited to, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability).
Award: $5,000.
Criteria: Academic achievement, commitment to intellectual property law, written communication skills, oral communication skills, leadership, community involvement.
Sponsor: Banner & Witkoff, Ltd.  

Bullivant Houser Bailey Law Student Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls who are members of any group under-represented in the legal profession and/or 1Ls coming from a disadvantaged educational or economic background.
Award: $7,500 + paid summer associate position following 1L year.
Criteria: Academic achievement, leadership in college and law school, contributions to the community that promote diversity within society, the legal community, and/or law school.
Sponsor: Bullivant House Bailey PC. 

Davis Wright Tremaine 1L Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls of color, or others of diverse backgrounds, with a record of academic achievement and a commitment to civic involvement.
Award: $7,500 + paid summer associate position following 1L year.
Sponsor: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.

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Dickstein Shapiro Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around September 15.
Eligibility: 2Ls from diverse backgrounds, including LGBT students.
Award: Up to 3 awards of $15,000, + paid summer positions following 2L year.
Sponsor: Dickstein Shapiro LLP.

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarships
Deadline: around August 15 for 2Ls; around December 15 for 1Ls.
Eligibility: 1Ls and 2Ls who are members of groups traditionally under-represented in the legal profession, or individuals who contribute meaningfully to diversity in their communities.
Award: Multiple awards of up to $10,000 + paid summer clerkships. Two separate awards are available: the Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarships and the Procter & Gamble/ Dinsmore & Shohl Diversity Scholarship.
Criteria: Academic or professional achievement; leadership shown through work experience, community involvement, or student activities.
Sponsor: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. 

Dorsey & Whitney Diversity Fellowship
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls of diverse backgrounds.
Award: Three fellowships of $10,000 + paid summer positions following 1L year.
Criteria:  Academic achievement, commitment to promoting diversity.
Sponsor: Dorsey & Whitney LLP.

DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around August 1.
Eligibility: 2Ls who are African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan-Asian, Native American, or female; must complete an essay of not over 1,000 words on threats to the independence of the U.S. judiciary.
Award: $10,000.
Criteria: Demonstrated academic excellence, service to the profession, service to the community, and service to the cause of diversity.
Sponsor: DRI (a national organization of corporate counsel and civil defense trial lawyers).

Faegre & Benson Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around January 1.
Eligibility: Diverse 1Ls.
Award: $12,000; must accept salaried summer associate position during 1L summer.
Sponsor: Faegre & Benson LLP.

Finnegan, Henderson Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around February 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls of minority heritage.
Award: $12,000 + paid summer associate position following 2L year.
Criteria: Four criteria including demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in intellectual property law.
Sponsor: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP.

Fish & Richardson 1L Diversity Scholarships
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: Minority 1L students.
Award: 5 awards of $5,000 + paid summer internship following 1L year.
Sponsor: Fish & Richardson PC.

Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minority Scholarship
Deadline: around March 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls who are Native American, Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, African-American or Black, or Hispanic.
Award: One award of $10,000 plus an invitation to become a summer associate the summer following 2L year.
Criteria: Academic achievement, professional references, work & other activities, writing samples, personal interviews.
Sponsor: Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

Goodwin Diversity Fellowships
Deadline: 1L summer.
Eligibility: 1Ls and 2Ls of color.
Award: Up to 5 awards of $15,000, plus offer to join summer associate program.
Sponsor: Goodwin Proctor LLP.

Richard D. Hailey Scholarships
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: 1Ls & 2Ls who are (1) African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, or biracial, and (2) student members of ATLA.
Award: Up to six awards of $1,000.
Criteria: Interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills, desire to represent victims, commitment to ATLA and its mission through involvement ATLA student chapter and Minority Caucus activities, financial need.
Sponsor: American Association for Justice (formerly the ATLA).

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Heller Ehrman First-Year Student Diversity Fellowships
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls who contribute to the diversity of their law school community.
Award: 4 awards of $7,500 + employment as a summer associate.
Sponsor: Heller Ehrman LLP.

Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarships
Deadline: around June 1.
Eligibility: Entering law students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Award: Ten awards of $10,000 a year for 3 years, plus mentoring and support in locating 1L summer employment with a corporate law department.
Criteria: Academic promise, financial need, interest in diversity, leadership, community service.
Sponsor: Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

K&L Gates 1L Minority Fellowship
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: 1L minority law students.
Award: $7,500 + employment as a 1L summer associate.
Sponsor: K&L Gates (Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP).

Katten Muchin Rosenman Minority Scholarships
Deadline: around September 15.
Eligibility: 2L minority students who have served as Katten Muchin summer associates .
Award: Three awards of $15,000.
Sponsor: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.

Amelia Kemp Scholarship
Deadline: around February 15.
Eligibility:  Undergraduate and graduate students who are (1) women of color, (2) members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, (3) have experienced an interruption in education of at least two years, and (4) are at least 21 years old.
Award: Average award of $600; renewable.
Sponsor: Women of the ELCA.

Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholarships
Deadline: around August 1.
Eligibility: 2Ls as of application deadline.
Award: Four $10,000 awards for 3L year.
Criteria: Ability to contribute to diversity objectives, success in overcoming obstacles, academic or leadership achievements, and desire to practice in a global law firm environment.
Sponsor: Latham & Watkins LLP.

LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Fellowship
Deadline: around October 1.
Eligibility: 3Ls.
Award: One award of $15,000.
Criteria: Academic achievement, leadership, community service, commitment to advancing diversity.
Sponsor: Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

Audre Lorde Scholarships
Deadline: around April 15.
Eligibility: LGBT persons of color pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Multiple awards of $1,000–$3,000.
Sponsor: ZAMI. 

McAndrews Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls of diverse backgrounds and a degree in science or engineering who are committed to pursuing a career in patent law in Chicago.
Award: $5,000 +  paid summer clerkship following 1L year.
Sponsor: McAndrews Held & Malloy Ltd.  

McDermott Minority Scholarships
Deadline: around October 1.
Eligibility: 2L minority law students.
Award: Up to 2 awards of $15,000, plus offer to join summer associate program.
Sponsor: McDermott Will & Emery LLP.

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Milbank Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around September 1.
Eligibility: 2Ls who are members of populations historically underrepresented in large law firms.
Award: $15,000, + a salaried summer associate position during 2L summer.
Criteria: Academic achievement, leadership, excellent writing, interpersonal skills.
Sponsor: Milbank, Tweed, Hadley, & McCloy LLP.

Minority Fellowships in Environmental Law
Deadline: around November 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls and 2Ls minority group members who either (1) are New York residents attending any law school, or (2) are attending New York law schools. The stipends are limited to students spending the summer working on legal matters for a government environmental agency or public interest environmental organization in New York.
Award: $6.000.
Criteria: Interest in environmental issues, academic achievement, outstanding personal qualities; leadership; financial need.
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association Environmental Law Section. 

Morris Scholarships
Deadline: around Feb. 1.
Eligibility: Iowa high school graduates and Iowa residents attending any U.S. university who are of minority ethnic status.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Morris Scholarship Fund.

Oregon Minority Lawyers Association / Oregon State Bar AAP Bar Exam Grants
Deadline: around April 15 and November 15.
Eligibility: Graduating law students / law school graduates who (1) are members of any racial or ethnic minority, (2) have financial need, (3) are committed to practicing law in Oregon and advancing the mission of the Oregon State Bar Affirmative Action Program, and (4) have registered with the Oregon State Bar Affirmative Action Program.
Award: Three grants for February exam, plus six grants for July exam. Grants consist of reimbursement of bar application fee and payment of expenses for bar preparation course focusing on MBE testing.
Sponsor: Oregon Minority Lawyers Association and the Oregon State Bar.  

Peoria County Bar Association Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around March 1.
Eligibility: Racial and ethnic minority students who are entering or current 1Ls.
Award: $1,000, renewable for 2 additional years.
Criteria: Financial need, educational background, and ties to Peoria, Illinois.
Sponsor: Peoria County (IL) Bar Association.

Perceptions Saginaw Valley Scholarship.
Deadline: around February 15.
Eligibility: Michigan residents pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees who have promoted mutual respect and acceptance across borders of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression
Award: $500.
Criteria: Essay, community service, leadership, career goals.
Sponsor: Saginaw (MI) Community Foundation. 

Perkins Coie Diversity Scholarships
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: Current 1Ls. Perkins Coie's definition of diversity includes members of racial, ethnic, disabled, and sexual orientation minority groups as well as first-generation college graduates.
Award: $7,500 scholarship + paid position as Perkins Coie summer associate in Bay Area, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Bellevue, WA, Seattle, WA; Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL; or Portland, OR.
Sponsor: Perkins Coie LLP.

George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around October 1.
Eligibility: 2Ls who contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal community and have a demonstrated commitment to practice law in Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington.
Award: $6,000 + paid position as summer associate following 2L year.
Criteria: Academic achievement, leadership, community service, community involvement.
Sponsor: Lane Powell PC.

Reed Smith Fellowship
Deadline: around May 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls who have demonstrated excellent scholarship while overcoming economic or social adversity.
Award: Six awards of $10,000 + paid positions as summer associate following 2L year.
Criteria: Academic achievement while overcoming economic or social adversity, community involvement.
Sponsor: Reed Smith.

Sarasota County Bar Association Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: Contact sponsor.
Eligibility: 1Ls; 2Ls from underrepresented minority backgrounds (including, but not limited to, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, and socioeconomic background). Before scholarship funds are disbursed, selected students must obtain a summer legal placement with governmental agency or private law firm in Sarasota County.
Award: Minimum of $5,000.
Sponsor: Sarasota County (FL) Bar Association, through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County (FL) . 

Scovel Richardson Scholarship
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: Current 1Ls and 2Ls who are minority students with limited financial means.
Award: $2,500-$3,000.
Criteria: Financial need, academic achievement, community service. Preference to students who plan to work in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area.
Sponsor: Mound City (MO) Bar Association.

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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Deadline: around November 1.
Eligibility: Graduate students who are (1) resident aliens, naturalized citizens, or children of two naturalized parents, (2) not over 30 years old, and (3) retain loyalty and commitment to both their country of origin and the United States.
Award: Thirty fellowships for up to two years of graduate or professional study, consisting of 1/2 tuition plus maintenance grant of $20,000.
Criteria: Evidence of at least two of the following three attributes: (1) creativity, originality, and initiative, (2) capacity for accomplishment, and (3) commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Sponsor: Paul & Daisy Soros Foundation.

Stoel Rives First-Year Law Student Diversity Fellowship
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls who contribute to the diversity of the student body at their law school and who will contribute to the diversity of the legal community. Must accept salaried summer associate position at Stoel Rives.
Award: Three awards of $7,500 + a salaried summer associate position: one each in the firm's Boise, Portland, and Seattle offices.
Criteria: Academic achievement, leadership, community service, interest in practicing in Pacific Northwest, financial need.
Sponsor: Stoel Rives, LLP.

George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Law students with meaningful law library experience who intend to pursue a career in law librarianship and are African American, Aleut, Asian American, Eskimo, Hispanic American, Native American, or Pacific Islanders.
Award: Varies.
Criteria: Preference given to members of the AALS.
Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries.

Thompson Hine Minority Scholarship
Deadline: around September 15.
Eligibility: Current 2Ls who are members of ethnic minorities.
Award: $10,000; must also accept a paid summer associate position during the 2L summer.
Sponsor: Thompson Hine LLP.

Townsend & Townsend & Crew Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around September 1.
Eligibility: Diverse law students with a demonstrated commitment to a career in patent law.
Award: $2,000.
Criteria: Scientific/engineering background, commitment to career in patent law, academic achievement.
Sponsor: Townsend & Townsend & Crew LLP.

J.L. Turner Minority Law Student Scholarships
Deadline: around September 15.
Eligibility: Minority law students from the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Award: Varies by scholarship.
Criteria: Both merit-based and need-based.
Sponsor: J.L. Turner Legal Association. 

United Methodist Church Crusade National Scholarships
Deadline: around November 15.
Eligibility: Graduate students who are members of racial or ethnic minorities.
Award: Up to 10 awards of $250-$12,500.
Criteria: Financial need, furtherance of the mission of the church through 10 years of service to church or community.
Sponsor: United Methodist Church Global Ministries.

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USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
Deadline: around February 15.
Eligibility: Entering or current undergraduate and graduate students with an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less. Up to 50% of awards will be targeted to members of ethnic minorities and persons with documented physical disabilities. Priority consideration to applicants from Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming; however, applicants from all U.S. states and territories are eligible.
Award: Multiple one-time awards of $1,500.
Criteria: Academic achievement, school and community service, work experience, career and educational aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances.
Sponsor: USA Funds. 

Varnum Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
Deadline: around February 15.
Eligibility: 1Ls who are members of an ethnic or racial minority or demonstrate a significant commitment to issues of diversity and inclusion; must also be Michigan residents attending any law school or enrolled in a Michigan law school.
Award: Two awards of $4,000. Recipients will also be considered for summer clerkships following 1L year.
Sponsor: Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett LLP. 

Warner, Norcross & Judd Minority Scholarship
Deadline: around April 15.
Eligibility: Entering and current law students who are (1) current or former Michigan residents and (2) members of an ethnic or racial minority.
Award: $5,000.
Sponsor: Warner, Norcross & Judd LLP.

Paul D. White Scholarship
Deadline: Apply by January 15 for maximum consideration.
Eligibility: 1Ls of African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American, or American Indian descent.
Award: $6,000 plus paid summer position following 1L year.
Sponsor: Baker Hostetler LLP.

Sydney B. Williams Jr. Intellectual Property Law Scholarships
Deadline: around February 15.
Eligibility: Law students who are members of under-represented minority groups.
Award: $10,000 per year, renewable upon reapplication for up to three years.
Criteria: Commitment to intellectual property law, academic achievement, financial need, and general factors.
Sponsor: American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation.

Winston & Strawn Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: around November 1.
Eligibility: Diverse 2Ls.
Award: $10,000; must accept salaried summer associate position during 2L summer.
Criteria: Interest in large law firm practice in specified cities; academic achievement; extracurricular activities; leadership; interpersonal skills.
Sponsor: Winston & Strawn LLP.

York County Bar Foundation Diversity Pipeline Scholarship
Deadline: around June 15.
Eligibility: Law students from Central Pennsylvania who are members of a racial or ethnic minority.
Award: Two awards of $3,500.
Criteria: Academic achievement, financial need, potential for contributing to society and the legal profession, intent to practice in Central Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: York County (PA) Bar Association & Bar Foundation. 

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African-American / Black

100 Black Men of Sonoma County Scholarship
Deadline: around February 15.
Eligibility: African-American residents of Sonoma County, California pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sonoma County (CA).

Sandy Brown Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: around November 1.
Eligibility: 1Ls and 2Ls who are members of NBLSA.
Award: Two awards of $500.
Criteria: Excellence in 500-word essay on specified topic.
Sponsor: National Black Law Students Association.

Larry W. Carter Scholarship Fund
Deadline: around May 15.
Eligibility: African-American residents of Iowa pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Greater Des Moines (IA) Community Foundation.

Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
Deadline: around March 15.
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate members of the NAACP under age 25.
Award: $2,500 for graduate students.
Sponsor: NAACP.

Nelson Mandela Scholarship
Deadline: around November 1.
Eligibility: Entering and current 1Ls.
Award: Six awards of $1,000.
Criteria: Excellence in 1,000-word essay on specified topic.
Sponsor: National Black Law Students Association.

William A. McClain Scholarship
Deadline:  around April 1.
Eligibility: Black law students who are residents of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Criteria: Demonstrated leadership, commitment to community, and financial need.
Sponsor: Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati.

National Bar Institute African American Law Student Fellowships
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: 3Ls who intend to practice law in the Black community.
Award: $1,000-$10,000.
Criteria: Academic qualifications; contribution potential; commitment to African- American issues; financial need.
Sponsor: National Bar Institute.

Rodney Pulliam Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: around November 1.
Eligibility: Graduating 3Ls who are NBLSA members.
Award: Six awards of $500 toward Bar/Bri bar review courses.
Criteria: Excellence in 1,000-word essay on specified topic.
Sponsor: National Black Law Students Association.

Earl Warren Scholarships
Deadline: around February 15. Applications must be requested by letter.
Eligibility: College graduates with good academic records and outstanding community service.
Award: Fifteen to twenty renewable awards of $3,000; two additional renewable scholarships of $15,000 include summer internships with Shearman & Sterling LLP.
Criteria: Nine criteria including academic achievement and commitment to serve family, community, or nation.
Sponsor: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Elsie Mae White Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: around May 15.
Eligibility: African-American undergraduate and graduate students; preference to students attending land grant universities.
Award: Up to $1,000.
Sponsor: Columbus (OH) Foundation. 

Yes You Can Scholarship
Deadline: around March 15.
Eligibility: African-American residents of King or Snohomish Counties, Washington, or Tipton County, Tennessee, pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in business, law, technology, science, or education.
Award: $2,000, renewable.
Criteria:
Sponsor: The Seattle Foundation.   

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Asian / Pacific Islander

Here are scholarships for law students of Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage, including Hawai'ian Natives.  Included are several scholarships targeted at specific ethnicities including Armenian, Hmong, Iranian, Japanese, and Korean. 

Armenian Bar Association Scholarship
Deadline: around March 15.
Eligibility: Entering and current law students who are involved in the Armenian community.
Award: Approximately $2,000, which may be divided between two or more awardees.
Criteria: Academic potential, involvement in the Armenian community.
Sponsor: Armenian Bar Association.

Armenian General Benevolent Union Scholarships
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian descent.
Award: Interest-free loans up to $7,500.
Sponsor: Armenian General Benevolent Union.  

Armenian Professional Society Scholarships
Deadline: around August 15.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students.
Award: Not specified; may be renewed once.
Criteria: Financial need, scholastic achievement, recommendations, and involvement in the Armenian community.
Sponsor: Armenian Professional Society.

Asian American Bar Association Scholarship
Deadline: around February 1.
Eligibility: Current law students.
Award: Up to three $1,000 awards.
Criteria: Community service in the Asian/Pacific Islander communities.
Sponsor: Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area.

Eremian Scholarship
Deadline: around May 15.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian ancestry.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Armenian Relief Society.

Hawai'i Community Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: around March 1.
Eligibility: Law students of Hawai'ian ancestry. At least three separate awards are available specifically for Native Hawai'ian law students, including the Makia and Ann Malo Scholarship for 2Ls and 3Ls. 
Award:  Varies by scholarship.
Sponsor: Hawai'i Community Foundation.

Hmong National Development Educational Scholarship
Deadline: around November 15.
Eligibility: Hmong-Americans pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: 5 awards of $500.
Sponsor: Hmong National Development, Inc. 

Houtan Scholarship
Deadline: around June 1 and October 1.
Eligibility: Entering and current graduate students.
Award: $2,500.
Criteria: Working knowledge of Farsi; active interest in Iranian culture; academic achievement, financial need.
Sponsor: Houtan Scholarship Foundation. 

Iranian American Bar Association Scholarship
Deadline:  around December 15.
Eligibility: Current law students.
Award:  Multiple awards of up to $1,000.
Criteria:  Academic and extracurricular achievement, commitment to the advancement of the Iranian-American community.
Sponsor:  Iranian American Bar Association.

Iranian-American Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Entering or current graduate students.
Award: Varies by scholarship.
Criteria: Vary by scholarship; include academic achievement, financial need.
Sponsor: Iranian American Scholarship Fund.

Japanese American Bar Association Scholarships
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: Law students.
Award: Up to three awards of $1,500 each.
Criteria: Participation in Asian Pacific American community, financial need, overcoming adversity, academic achievement, desire to practice law in Southern California.
Sponsor: Japanese American Bar Association of Greater Los Angeles.  

Japanese American Citizens League National Scholarships
Deadline: around March 1.
Eligibility: JACL members accepted to or attending law school.
Award: $1,000-$5,000.
Sponsor: Japanese American Citizens League.

Ke Ali’i Pauahi Scholarships
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students (varies by scholarship). Preference given to persons of Native Hawai’ian ancestry.
Award: Dozens of awards of $250-$1,100.
Criteria: Vary by scholarship.
Sponsor: Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation.   

Peter and Alice Koomruian Armenian Education Fund
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian descent.
Award: Varies.
For more information, contact: Peter and Alice Koomruian Armenian Education Fund, P.O. Box 0268, Moorpark, CA 93020-0268.

Korean American Scholarship Foundation Western Region Scholarships
Deadline: around May 15.
Eligibility: Korean and Korean-American undergraduate or graduate students.
Award: $2,000 and up.
Criteria: Korean heritage, activities, academic achievement, financial need.
Sponsor: Korean American Scholarship Foundation.  

Lazarian Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Entering or current graduate students of Armenian descent.
Award: Varies.
Criteria: Academic achievement, financial need, involvement in the Armenian community.
Sponsor: Armenian Relief Society Eastern USA.

Marash Armenian Scholarship
Deadline: around July 15.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Marashtsi (Armenian/Asia Minor) ancestry.
Award: $500-$1,000, renewable.
For more information, contact: Union of Marash Armenian, c/o Siroon P. Shahinian, Secretary, The Student Fund, One Sussex Road, Great Neck, NY 11020.

NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships
NAPABA sponsors the following awards:

• Anheuser-Busch NAPABA Law Foundation Presidential Scholarships, for students who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential to serve the Asian Pacific American community, 2 awards of $7,500.
• NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships, 6 or more awards of $2,500.
• Chris Nakamura Scholarship, 1 award of $2,500.
• UPS-NAPABA Gold Mountain Scholarships, for law students dedicated to the Asian Pacific American community who are first in their family to attend law school, 2 awards of $2,500.
• Lim, Ruger & Kim Scholarship, 1 award of $2,500.
• Diane Yu Loan Repayment Assistance Program, for recent law graduates working in Asian Pacific American legal service organizations, 1 award of loan forgiveness worth $10,000 over two years.

Deadline: around September 1.
Eligibility: Current law students and recent graduates.
Award: Several awards of $2,500-$7,500.
Criteria: Demonstrated commitment to and interest in pro bono, public interest, or public service legal work, financial need, leadership potential, maturity and responsibility, commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community.
Sponsor: National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

United Methodist HANA Scholarships
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Asian, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander ancestry who are active members of the United Methodist Church.
Award: Not specified.
Sponsor: United Methodist Church, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Ventura County Asian American Bar Association Scholarships
Deadline: around January 15.
Eligibility: Current law students with a connection to Ventura County, California.
Award: Multiple awards of $500-$2,000.
Criteria: Interest and commitment to serving Asian American community.
Sponsor: Ventura County (CA) Asian American Bar Association. 

Vietnamese American Bar Association Scholarship
Deadline: around June 1.
Eligibility: Law students with a demonstrated commitment to serving the Vietname-American community. Note: Although this is open to all law students, a personal interview and attendance at the VABANC Annual Dinner are required, both at the students’ expense.
Award: Varies.
Sponsor: Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California. 

Wausau Area H.O.P.E. Hmong Women Scholarship
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Hmong women from the greater Wausau, Wisconsin, area pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Award: $250.
Criteria: Academic achievement, positive role model, personal integrity, community involvement.
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. 

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Disadvantaged Background/ Financial Need

American Counsel Association Scholarships
Eligibility: 3Ls nominated by the law school dean.
Criteria: Academic promise and financial need.
Scholarships are awarded on an annual rotating basis through the federal judicial districts. Check with the ACA to see if you are eligible.
Sponsor: American Counsel Association.

William Bullinger Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: around April 15.
Eligibility: Any law student.
Award: One or more one-time scholarships of $5,000.
Criteria: Primarily financial need.
Sponsor: Federal Circuit Bar Association.

Howard T. Markey Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: around April 30.
Eligibility: Any law student.
Award: One one-time scholarship of $10,000.
Criteria: Financial need, academic achievement, service.
Sponsor: Federal Circuit Bar Association.

Patsy Takemoto Mink Award
Deadline: around May 1.
Eligibility: Low-income women who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees and have minor children .
Award: Multiple awards of $2,000.
Sponsor: Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation. 

Richard W. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: around April 1.
Eligibility: Residents of Dutchess County, N.Y., who face significant economic, physical, developmental, or emotional barriers while advancing their education.
Award: $1,000.
Criteria: Academic achievement, community involvement, financial need.
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Dutchess County (NY). 

OFA / Casey Family Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: around March 15 of even-numbered years.
Eligibility: Students under age 25 who have been orphaned or placed into foster care under specified conditions.
Award: 10 awards of up to $10,000, renewable.
Sponsor: Orphan Foundation of America and Casey Family Programs.

Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: around April 15.
Eligibility: Any law student.
Award: One one-time scholarship of $10,000.
Criteria: Financial need and demonstrated academic promise.
Sponsor: Federal Circuit Bar Association.

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