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ABA Diversity Scholarships

ABA Diversity Scholarships

Applicable For:

College & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

14/04/2023
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About This Scholarship

The American Bar Association (ABA) Diversity Scholarships are a group of programs established by the ABA to support diverse law students who are pursuing a legal education and who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

There are several different Diversity Scholarship programs available through the ABA, including:

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund: This program provides financial assistance to incoming diverse law students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their legal education. 

ABA Legal Scholars Fund: This program provides financial assistance to diverse law students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. 

ABA Section of Antitrust Law Diversity Fellowship: This program provides a stipend and other benefits to diverse law students who are interested in pursuing a career in antitrust law. 

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund – Second Chance: This program provides financial assistance to diverse law students who are returning to school after a significant interruption in their education, such as military service, personal or family illness, or incarceration. 

Eligibility Criteria For ABA Diversity Scholarships

The American Bar Association (ABA) offers several Diversity Scholarships for law students who are members of diverse populations and traditionally underrepresented groups in the legal profession. The eligibility criteria for these scholarships can vary depending on the specific scholarship program, but some general eligibility criteria that are often common among them include:

  • Being a member of a traditionally underrepresented group in the legal profession, such as racial or ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, or individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
  • Being enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school or a law school with a provisional accreditation from the ABA
  • Demonstrating a strong academic record, with a minimum GPA requirement that varies depending on the specific scholarship program
  • Showing a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession through leadership, community service, or other activities
  • Demonstrating financial need (for some scholarship programs)

Interested law students can find more information on the specific eligibility criteria and application requirements for each of the ABA Diversity Scholarships on the ABA’s website.

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