Outside Scholarships

Point Foundation, the nation's largest scholarship granting organization for LGBT students, is seeking driven scholars who will become the leaders of tomorrow. Average award is $10,000 but is designed to fill in the gap not provided by other financial aid. To apply, please visit: http://www.pointfoundation.org/instructions.html. Point's online scholarship application is open now until February 10, 2012.

The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is offering two scholarships to be awarded to Seattle University law students who exhibit a keen interest and high academic achievement in the area of Family Law. 

The Mary H. Wechsler AAML of Washington Scholarship for Social Justice in Family Law in the amount of $5000 will be awarded to a 3 or 4L who intends to practice family law and who aspires to work toward social justice, access to justice, and judicial reform during their career.  This scholarship was established by the chapter with Mary Wechsler's '79 participation and promotes the ideals of the AAML mission.

The second scholarship is open to all 2L, 3L and 4L's.  The amount of this scholarship is $2000.  Factors that will be considered in the selection process include overall academic performance, course work in the area of family law and related work or volunteer experience.  

Applicants for the scholarships should submit a letter of interest and resume to Dean Deming no later than noon February 24, 2012. Applications may be submitted by e-mail or by hard copy.

Berks County Community Foundation awards many educational scholarships to a Berks County, PA resident. For a list of offered scholarships see bccf.org/scholarships.