The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) Earl Warren Scholarship

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF)

Amount: $10,000 (renewable up to 3 years)
Deadline: May 1
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

The Earl Warren Scholarship supports aspiring civil rights attorneys, particularly African Americans, who are committed to racial justice and public interest law.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: Not specified, strong academic record expected
  • Demographic: african-american
  • Must be an incoming law student (1L) or current 2L/3L.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to racial justice and public interest law.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Essays
  • Official transcript
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume

Timeline

Applications open in January. Deadline is May 1. Winners notified in August.

Tips

Your essays should passionately articulate your commitment to civil rights and how you plan to use your legal education to advance racial justice. Highlight relevant experience.