Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 1
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The ABA Diversity Scholarship supports diverse first-year law students who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Not specified, but strong academic record expected
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, asian, native-american, lgbtq
- Must be a first-year law student (1L) at an ABA-accredited law school.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Official law school transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Resume
Timeline
Applications open in January. Deadline is May 1. Winners notified in July.
Tips
Your essay should clearly articulate your commitment to diversity and how you plan to contribute to a more inclusive legal field.