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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.  


 

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

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.

  •  Deadline: January 10, 2007
  •  Award: $5,000 - $12,000
  •  Contact:
          AAUW Educational Foundation
          Selected Professions Fellowships
          PO Box 4030
          Iowa city, IA 52243-4030
          Phone: 319-337-1716 ext 60
          Website: http://www.aauw.org/

 

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.

  •  Deadline: February 15
  •  Awards: Variable
  •  Contact: Sara Gustavson
          Dorothy L. Weller Scholarship Committee
          1835 Newport Blvd., A109 PMB 26
          Costa Mesa, CA 92627

 

Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship

These scholarships are available only to women graduate students with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college or university in the United States. The applicant must be active in a local, state, or national disability organization - either in person or electronically - which is providing services and/or advocacy for people with disabilities.

 

Horizons Foundation 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;national defense;
3) demonstrate financial need;
4) demonstrate academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.25); and
5) be U.S. Citizens
Application is available online.

  •  Deadlines: Fall term July 1; spring term November 1
  •  Award: Variable
  •  Contact:
          Horizons Foundation
          c/o national Defense Institute Association
          2111 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 400
          Arlington, VA 22201-3061
          Phone: 703-247-2552
          Fax: 703 527-6945
          Website: http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/scholar.htm

 

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. Please call the number below for an application.

  •  Deadline: April 29
  •  Award: $2,000
  •  Contact:
          Fresno County Women Lawyers Scholarship Committee
          Attn. Ruth E. Ratzlaff, Attorney at Law
          5151 N. Palm St., Ste. #820
          Fresno, CA 93704
          Phone: 559-226-1540
          Fax: 559 228-8493

 

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.

 

Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association Scholarship

The Association is a non-profit corporation organized to advance women in the legal profession, improve the administration of justice, provide continuing legal educations to attorneys, and provide public education to the communities of Northern Nevada. The scholarship is available to a female law student who has strong academic credentials and school and community involvement and who can demonstrate a connection with Northern Nevada or the intention to practice in Northern Nevada.

 

  •  Deadline: June 1 - August 1
  •  Award: $500
  •  Contact: Megan Barker Bowen
          Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association
          50 W. Liberty Street, Suite 1100
          Reno, NV 89501

 

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund

Applicants must be women from countries other than the United States and Canada. They must qualify for admission to full-time graduate study, 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. Appicaton material is sent to qualifed applicants only. For eligiblity information, write to the address below or visit their website.

  •  Deadline: Eligibility: August 15-December 15; Application: January 31
  •  Award: $6,000 maximum
  •  Contact:
          P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
          Project Supervisor
          3700 Grand Ave.
          Des Moines, IA 50312-3820
          Phone: 515-255-3153
          Fax: 515 255-3820
          website: http://www.peointernational.org/