External Scholarships

CIWBA partners with the Sangamon County Bar Association to jointly fund the Judge Jeanne E. Scott Scholarship, which is awarded to an aspiring or current law student. The scholarship is given in memory of Judge Jeanne Scott, a Springfield native who was the first woman to become a Sangamon County Circuit Court judge and the first female appointee to the federal bench in the Central District of Illinois. The scholarship is available to college students, college graduates intending to go to law school, or current law students attending an accredited law school. Additionally, applicants must have been a resident of one of the following central Illinois counties at the time he or she graduated high school: Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Iroquois, Jersey, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Peoria, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Tazewell, Vermilion, or Woodford.

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The Williamson County Bar Association is pleased to announce the availability of a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) scholarship for the upcoming school year. Persons eligible to apply for the scholarship are current law school students. One of the criteria for this scholarship is need. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need, helping them afford the expense of law school and allowing them to focus on their studies.

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Deadline: September 30, 2026

The McLean County Bar Association is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a second or third year (or equivalent) law student with a connection to and interest in practicing in McLean County, IL. Prime candidates will express and demonstrate a commitment to legal aid work, pro bono activities, or community service. Please follow this link to the application. Applications are due by October 31, 2026.

Attorney and Managing Partner Charles J. Argento of Charles J. Argento & Associates is proud to offer a yearly needs-based scholarship to motivated students who need financial assistance in pursuing their college education.

The scholarship details and application can be found here:

https://charlesargento.com/scholarship-application/

Eligibility Requirements:

• Resume
• A typed essay (1–3 pages) on a legal topic related to the area of law the applicant intends to pursue
• A complete copy of school transcripts
• Proof of acceptance to a U.S. college or university
• Proof of legal U.S. residency (such as a birth certificate, permanent resident card, or passport). Please note that Social Security cards are not accepted.

Application Deadline:
July 30, 2027

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Deadline: July 31 Annually

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Deadline: July 31 Annually

The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the thirty-second annual Brown Award. The Award honors excellence in legal writing in American law schools. Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States seeking a J.D. or LL.B degree is eligible to submit a paper for the Award. The amounts awarded will be as follows:

$15,000 First Place,

$7,500 Second Place,

$5,000 Third Place,

$2,500 Finalist,

$2,500 Finalist, and

$5,000 to the Scholarship Fund selected by the Dean of the law school in which the First-Place candidate is enrolled.

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Deadline: September 15

Deadline: Dec 31, annually
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Deadline: Dec 31, annually
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Deadline: Dec 31, annually
Link: https://lehigh-valley-medical-malpractice.com/scholarship/

Deadline: December 31, annually
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Deadline: December 31, annually
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Deadline: December 31, annually
https://brooklyn-injury-attorneys.com/scholarship

Deadline: December 31, annually
https://boland-injury-law.com/scholarship/

Deadline: December 31, annually
https://new-jersey-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship/

Deadline: Dec 31, annually
https://malpractice-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship/

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GlobalScholarships.com is the world’s leading scholarship database for international students. Our database has thousands of external scholarships and university scholarships specifically for international students.

This is a selection of scholarships that are available to women regardless of their field of study or racial or ethnic identity. That said, there may still be restrictions on some of these scholarships. For instance, many require that applicants have a 3.0 or higher GPA on their high school transcripts. Others are specific to certain geographic areas, though most are nationwide. If you are just beginning your scholarship search, this is a great place to start. It can give you ideas for what kinds of scholarships you qualify for and what kinds you want to apply for in the future.

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In order to push toward our goal of making education accessible, Study.com has designated a wide variety of academic awards and scholarships for current and prospective students. Study.com is thrilled to be awarding over $50,000 in scholarships. These academic awards are geared toward people with ranging backgrounds, identities, and academic goals.

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Purdue University Global shares 45+ financial aid scholarships for future and current students as well as potential graduate students to supplement the cost of education or professional development endeavors. Information on where to find scholarships and grants is supplied. Also highlighted within the resource are opportunities dedicated to specific demographics such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Students, Native Americans, and much more. The featured scholarships are current and are provided by trusted organizations. The resource will constantly be updated to ensure students can apply to the most accurate scholarships available.

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More external scholarships can be found here.