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Scholarships for Women

 

AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund's Mike Eidson Scholarship

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it. The Scholarship is awarded annually to a rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.  

  • Deadline: May 31, 2012
  • Award: $5,000
  • Contact: Laura Morsony
  • Address: AAJ Membership; 777 6th Street, NW, Suite 200; Washington, DC 20001
  • Phone: 800.424.2725, ext. 8389
  • Email: laura.morsony@justice.org
  • Download Application
  • Last Updated: 1/17/2012

 

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships

The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research and self-development for women, and to foster equity and positive societal change. The Selected Professions Fellowships offered by AAUW are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study during the fellowship year in a degree program where women's participation traditionally has been low. Fellowships awarded to women in a Law program (J.D.) are retricted to women of color. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

Dorothy L. Weller P.E.O. Scholarship

The P.E.O. Foundation is a non-profit Iowa Corporation operated by the P.E.O. Sisterhood exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. This scholarship was established by the California State Chapter to honor Dorothy L. Weller, past President of P.E.O., for California women studying in the field of law. Applicants must be enrolled in law school, demonstrate financial need and have excellent records in scholastic ability, character, integrity and school activities.  Interested applicants must request an application from P.E.O. during the fall before the application deadline.

 

Ms. JD Summer Scholarship

Each summer, Ms. JD funds summer stipends for female law students dedicated to public interest work.  Applicants should be in their second or third year of law school and working at a government agency or nonprofit organization during the coming summer.

 

Horizons Women in Defense Scholarship

The scholarship was established to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national security interests of the United States. Applicants must:

1) be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college, either full or part-time;
2) demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense;
3) demonstrate financial need;
4) demonstrate academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.25); and
5) be a female U.S. Citizen.
Application is available online.

  •  Deadlines: July 1, 2011 
  •  Award: Variable
  •  Contact:
          WID HORIZONS
          2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite. 400
          Arlington, VA 22201-3061
  • Phone: (703) 247-2552
  • Fax: (703) 522-1885
  • Website: http://wid.ndia.org/horizon 
  • Last Updated: 2/28/2011

 

Justice Pauline Davis Hanson Scholarship

Candidates must be female students who have successfully completed at least one year of law school. Preference will be given to current or former residents of California's Fresno, Kings, Madera or Tulare counties. Primary considerations are academic achievement and the breadth and depth of the applicant's extracurricular and community activities.  Financial need and demonstrated leadership capabilities are also taken into consideration.

 

Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys in Law and Business

Women of color law students who (1) have completed at least one year of law school; (2) are attending an accredited law school in the U.S. at the time of their application; (3) are “in good standing” in their law schools; (4) are citizens of the United States of America; (5) minimum GPA of 2.5 (equivalent) or better; (6) have completed the scholarship application and submitted an official transcript; and (7) have demonstrated a commitment to the Profession and are active in their community and law school.

 

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund

Applicants must be female citizens of countries other than the United States and Canada. They must qualify for admission to full-time graduate school in the US or Canada, have a full year of class work remaining and promise to return to their country immediately following the completion of their degree to pursue their professional careers.  Interested applicants must first establish their eligibility before they will receive an application.  Eligibility forms are available online.

  •  Deadline: Eligibility: August 15-December 15; Application: January 31
  •  Award: $10,000 maximum
  •  Contact:
          P.E.O. Executive Office
          3700 Grand Ave.
          Des Moines, IA 50312-2899
  • Phone: (515) 255-3153
  • Fax: (515) 255-3820
  • Website: http://www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies 
  • Last Updated: 2/28/2011