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Don H. Liu Scholars Program Scholarship

Don H. Liu Scholars Program Scholarship

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$15000

Application Deadline:

30/11/2023

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States
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About This Scholarship

The Don H. Liu Scholars Program Scholarship is a scholarship program established in honor of Don H. Liu, a prominent lawyer and executive who served as the General Counsel for several major corporations. The program is designed to provide financial assistance and support to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) law students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to the AAPI community.

The scholarship program is open to current law students who have completed at least one year of law school and have a record of academic achievement, leadership potential, and involvement in activities related to the AAPI community. The program provides selected scholars with a financial award to assist with their law school tuition and related expenses, as well as access to a network of mentors and professionals in the legal field.

Eligibility Criteria For Don H. Liu Scholars Program Scholarship

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school in the United States
  • Be a first-year law student, or a second-year law student in a part-time program
  • Be a member of a traditionally underrepresented group in the legal profession, including Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, typically reflected in a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession through participation in student organizations, volunteer work, internships, or other experiences
  • Provide letters of recommendation from law school faculty or staff, employers, or community leaders who can speak to the applicant’s academic abilities, leadership potential, and personal qualities
  • Submit a personal statement outlining their academic and career goals, their passion for the law, and their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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