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Sponsor : The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar AssociationBrandon Wong & Associates 

Scholarship: The Honorable Federick J. Scullin, Jr. Difference Makers Scholarship Requirements:

Detailed description:   In December 2005, the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association (“the Association”) established The Honorable Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Program to recognize exemplary law students who attend Albany Law School, Cornell University College of Law, and Syracuse University College of Law.  In calendar year 2023, the Association will select three (3) scholars, one from each school, each of whom will receive a scholarship in the sum of $2,000.  Students currently in their second year of law school are eligible to apply. Along with a copy of the scholarship application, students must submit the following: 

• Law school transcript (to date)
• Resume
• A personal statement of not more than 250 words stating why you are an appropriate recipient of this prestigious award and why you are interested in Federal Practice. 

Deadline: October 15, 2023 

Interested students may submit their applications electronically to the Scholarship Program Chairs, Doreen A. Simmons, Esq. (dsimmons@hancocklaw.com) and Adam J. Katz, Esq., (Adam.Katz@usdoj.gov) by October 15, 2023.  Members of the Scholarship Program Committee will interview applicants under consideration during the month of October, 2023 and will notify the selected scholars shortly thereafter.  The Association will present the scholarships at its Annual Meeting on November 30, 2023, in Syracuse, New York.

Amount: $2,000

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Sponsor: The New York Bar Foundation 

Scholarship: Local and State Government Law Section Carol Van Scoyoc Municipal Law Scholarship

Requirements: Detailed description: The scholarship has been established by the Foundation through a gift from the Local and State Government Law Section of the New

 State Bar Association (NYSBA) to honor the memory of Carol Van Scoyoc, Esq., a former chair of the Section and recipient of the Association's Award for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to the legal profession and the public good. Each year, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a law student who best exemplifies the core values important to Carol: academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service and an
interest in municipal law. The applicant must submit the following as a single PDF file:

• Completed application 
• Cover letter of interest in public service and the pursuit of a career in the civil practice of 
  municipal law.
• A resume describing prior employment and other relevant qualifications and activities.
• Law school transcript.
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a law school professor
  unrelated to the applicant by blood or marriage.
• An essay written by the student demonstrating why the student exemplifies Carol Van 
  Scoyoc’s core values. The essay should be no more than two pages, 12-point font, double 
  spaced with one-inch margins.

Submissions should be sent to Ldorr@tnybf.org. Please include ‘Local & State Govt. Municipal Law Scholarship’ on the subject line.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The scholarship is open to second and third year full-time and part-time law students, enrolled in a law school in New York State.
• Students must have maintained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and a ranking in the top quarter of their class as of the July 1 preceding their application.
• Students must document their interest in public service and the pursuit of a career in the civil practice of municipal law.
• While an applicant’s financial need will be considered, it is not required for selection

Deadline: October 27, 2023 

The 2024 scholarship recipient will be notified in December 2023 and will be invited to  attend the Section’s Annual Meeting in January 2024.

Amount: $5,000

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Sponsor: The New York Bar Foundation 

Scholarship: Real Property Law Section Melvyn Mitzner Scholarship

Requirements: Detailed description: The scholarship has been established by the Foundation through a gift from the Real Property Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and from Rosalyn Mitzner to honor the memory of Melvyn Mitzner, a former Chair of the Section.  The $5,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a second or third-year law student. Efforts will be made to honor Melvyn Mitzner’s commitment to professional achievement in the area of real property law including legal writing, lecturing and scholarship, and diversity in the profession. To ensure geographic diversity, the Foundation will strive to select students attending New York State law schools in different counties each year, so that over time students from all areas of the State will be able to benefit from the scholarship. The applicant must submit the following as a single PDF file: 

• Completed application 
• Cover letter of interest in the practice of real property law. 
• A resume describing prior employment and other relevant qualifications and activities.
• Law school transcript.
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a law school professor
  unrelated to the applicant by blood or marriage.
• An essay written by the student demonstrating why he or she exemplifies Melvyn Mitzner’s core values of academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, an interest in real property law.  The essay should be no more than two pages, 12-point font, double spaced with 1-inch margins. 

Submissions should be sent to Ldorr@tnybf.org. Please include ‘RP-Mitzner Scholarship’ in the subject line.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The scholarship is open to second and third year full-time and part-time law students, enrolled in a law school in New York State. If attending part-time, the scholarship is open to second, third and fourth-year students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2023 semester. 
• Students must have maintained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and must have attained a ranking in the top quarter of the class. 
• While an applicant’s financial need will be considered, it is not required for selection

Deadline: November 17, 2023 

Amount: $5,000

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Sponsor: The New York Bar Foundation 

Scholarship: Real Property Law Section Lorraine Power Tharp (LPT) Scholarship

Requirements: Detailed description: The scholarship has been established by the Foundation through a gift from the Real Property Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and from Russell Tharp to honor the memory of Lorraine Power Tharp, Esq., a former Chair of the Section and a former President 
of the Association. The $5,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a second- or third-year law student who best exemplifies the core values important to Lorraine – academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law. Efforts will be made to honor Lorraine’s commitment to gender equality and diversity in the profession. To ensure geographic diversity, the Foundation will strive to select students attending New York State law schools in different counties each year, so that over time students from all areas of the state will be able to benefit from the scholarship. The applicant must submit the following as a single PDF file: 

• Completed application 
• Cover letter of interest in the practice of real property law. 
• A resume describing prior employment and other relevant qualifications and activities.
• Unofficial law school transcript.
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a law school professor
  unrelated to the applicant by blood or marriage.
• An essay written by the student demonstrating why he or she exemplifies Lorraine Power Tharp’s core values. The essay should be no more than two pages, 12-point font, double spaced with 1-inch margins.

Submissions should be sent to Ldorr@tnybf.org. Please include ‘RP-Tharp Scholarship’ in the subject line.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The scholarship is open to second and third year full-time and part-time law students, enrolled in a law school in New York State. If attending part-time, the scholarship is open to second, third and fourth-year students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2023 semester. 
• Students must have maintained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and must have attained a ranking in the top quarter of the class. 
• While an applicant’s financial need will be considered, it is not required for selection

Deadline: November 17, 2023 

Amount: $5,000

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Sponsor: Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D Wersing, PLLC. 

Scholarship: Aaron D. Wersing Federal Employment Rights Scholarship Contest 

Requirements:  We want to hear from law students on their thoughts on the following questions. 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.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Title of the essay
• First and last name
• Email address
• Name of law school you are attending or planning to attend
• Essay must be a minimum of 400 and maximum of 500 words
• In order to apply to the scholarship, you must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Deadline: November 18, 2023 

Award:

• One (1) winner will be selected and will be contacted by email on or before January 31, 2024

Amount: $1,500

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Sponsor : Brandon Wong & Associates 

Scholarship: Difference Makers Scholarship 

Detailed Description: Brandon Wong & Associates has negotiated, litigated, and mediated many complex family law cases over the years. This experience has provided Attorney Wong and his legal team with a new perspective on family and a greater understanding of the importance of community. Our San Antonio family law firm works tirelessly to ease the stress and concerns of our clients during emotional times, and we take pride in the difference we have been able to make in our clients’ lives over the years.

Requirements: to apply for the Difference Makers Scholarship, we ask students to submit contact information and proof of enrollment (examples: unofficial academic transcript, letter of acceptance/admittance, etc.) We also require that each student include a submission in the form of an essay (1,000 word or less) or video (5 minutes or less) answering the following prompt: 

• What is the best memory you have made while making a difference within your community? What positive changes do you hope to make in your community in the near future? Why do you think this type of service is important? 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA accredited law school in the United States
• Student is in their 2L or 3L year of Law school 
• Student is a United States Citizen or permanent resident 

Deadline: November 27, 2023  

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our scholarship program or the application process, please contact our scholarship team via email at scholarship@mwfamilylaw.com. 

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Sponsor : DWI Tom 

Scholarship: "What We Can Do to Prevent People From Driving Intoxicated in Our Communities?" Scholarship 

Detailed Description:  Beginning in 2023, DWI Tom intends to offer a $2,500 “What We Can Do to Prevent People From Driving Intoxicated in Our Communities?” Scholarship to rising and current college students. Students can submit essays between 500 and 1,000 words to the firm’s scholarship selection committee for a chance to win the firm’s financial support.

DWI Tom hopes that this scholarship encourages incoming and current college students to think critically about the dangers of drinking and driving. The firm intends to judge incoming scholarship essays on a student’s creativity and research as well as their suggestions’ actionability.

Requirements: DWI Tom wants rising and current college students to answer the question, “What can we do to prevent people from driving intoxicated in our communities?” The firm requests that students’ finished essays fall between 500 and 1,000 words.

• Fill out the application form on this page 
• Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript
• Upload a copy of your scholarship essay
• Submit proof of enrollment/acceptance to an accredited college/university/graduate school (Student ID, letter of acceptance, etc.) 

While students aren’t required to answer any other questions beyond the initial prompts, the firm recommends that students consider the following:

• Why do people continue to drink and drive, despite knowing the dangers?
• Will a community that better understands the consequences of drinking and driving see fewer drinking and driving incidents?
• Are there communities that promote or encourage drinking and driving more than others?
• What tools, like rideshare services or free designated driver support programs, can communities use to reduce drinking and driving?

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States
• Agree to the scholarship  terms and conditions 
• Submit the necessary application materials, including the aforementioned essay, proof of GPA, and proof of enrollment or acceptance

Deadline: December 15, 2023  

DWI Tom will only contact its scholarship recipient after choosing its winning essay. Applicants can keep an eye on DWI Tom’s blog for an announcement regarding the firm’s decision.

Amount: $2,500 

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Sponsor: The Dominguez Firm, LLP 

Scholarship: The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship Award

Detailed Description: The Dominguez Firm, LLP  proudly supports the education and wellbeing of future generations in their pursuit of personal success. Attorney Juan J. Dominguez, the founder, CEO and managing partner of The Dominguez Firm, is passionate about educating students to ensure a bright future for our communities throughout California, across this country and abroad. The firm has a long and proud history of community involvement with charitable causes. Leading by example, the firm sponsors the below scholarships in hopes to encourage similar minded students to give back to their communities after completing their education.

Requirements:

• Students must submit an essay between 500-700 words and/or a 1-2 minute video about themselves and why they chose to attend law school/become an attorney. Graphic and creative presentations are welcomed. Students should describe their desire to use the legal system to help others or improve society.
• Students must send an unofficial copy of their school transcripts.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Student must be a US citizen or a permanent resident;
• Student must be either accepted or currently enrolled in law school;
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• Student must demonstrate involvement in community activities

Deadline: December 31, 2023  

• Candidates should follow us on social media to stay updated regarding the winner.

Amount: $2,500Description: Brandon Wong & Associates has negotiated, litigated, and mediated many complex family law cases over the years. This experience has provided Attorney Wong and his legal team with a new perspective on family and a greater understanding of the importance of community. Our San Antonio family law firm works tirelessly to ease the stress and concerns of our clients during emotional times, and we take pride in the difference we have been able to make in our clients’ lives over the years.

Requirements: to apply for the Difference Makers Scholarship, we ask students to submit contact information and proof of enrollment (examples: unofficial academic transcript, letter of acceptance/admittance, etc.) We also require that each student include a submission in the form of an essay (1,000 word or less) or video (5 minutes or less) answering the following prompt: 

• What is the best memory you have made while making a difference within your community? What positive changes do you hope to make in your community in the near future? Why do you think this type of service is important? 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA accredited law school in the United States
• Student is in their 2L or 3L year of Law school 
• Student is a United States Citizen or permanent resident 

Deadline: November 27, 2023  

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our scholarship program or the application process, please contact our scholarship team via email at scholarship@mwfamilylaw.com. 

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