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Last Updated: Aug 31, 2026, 04:35 PM
Judge Jeanne E. Scott Scholarship
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.
Williamson County Bar Association Scholarship
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
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Scholarship
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Deadline: July 31 Annually
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
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Deadline: July 31 Annually
Rules for the 2025 Brown Award of $15,000 For Excellence in Legal Writing
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.
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2026
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Deadline: September 15
Staten Island Accident $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition
Deadline: Dec 31, annually
https://staten-island-accident-lawyers.com/scholarship/
Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. $1,000 Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: Dec 31, annually
https://philadelphia-medical-malpractice-lawyers.com/scholarship
Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. $500 Scholarship
Deadline: Dec 31, annually
Link: https://lehigh-valley-medical-malpractice.com/scholarship/
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, annually
https://bronx-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship/
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, annually
https://nyc-injury-attorneys.com/scholarship/
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, annually
https://brooklyn-injury-attorneys.com/scholarship
Boland Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, annually
https://boland-injury-law.com/scholarship/
New Jersey Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, annually
https://new-jersey-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship/
PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. Essay Contest $500 Scholarship
Deadline: Dec 31, annually
https://malpractice-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship/
Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
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Scholarships for International Students
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.
More InformationYearly College Scholarships for Women
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.
Study.com Student Scholarships
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.
45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students
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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