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The Console & Hollawell Legal Leaders Scholarship

The Console & Hollawell $1,000 Legal Leaders Scholarship 2014 is available to students who are pursuing a career in law. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the following areas: pre-law, paralegal studies, or working towards their juris doctorate in any concentration of the law.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be a full-time student attending (or planning to attend on a full-time basis) an accredited institution of higher education.
• Must demonstrate admission and plans to enroll, or proof of current enrollment in an accredited institution of higher education. *If you have not yet received your acceptance into college or law school, you may still apply, but the scholarship will not be released without proof of acceptance and enrollment.
• Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The award recipient shall provide the following documentation to obtain the scholarship:

• A transcript reflecting the student’s current standing with a 3.0 GPA.
• Proof of admission and enrollment in an accredited institution of higher education.
• The Console & Hollawell Legal Leaders Scholarship is to be used exclusively for school tuition and related expenses. A check for $1,000 will be made payable to the award recipient’s university or college to cover these expenses.

Application Materials
All applicants must complete the provided Legal Leaders Application and submit a 500 word essay on how he or she intends to impact his or her community through the law.. All applicants must also include a valid transcript reflecting his or her current standing with a 3.0 GPA and proof of acceptance and enrollment. Failure to include all required materials will result in immediate rejection of the application. Click here for application form.

Award
The Console & Hollawell Legal Leaders Scholarship recipient will be notified of the selection on or about August 15, 2014.

Deadline
Completed applications must be submitted no later than July 15, 2014. Applications should be emailed to Jonathan Lister at JLister@consoleandhollawell.com with the subject line "2014 Legal Leaders Scholarship" or mailed to:

Console & Hollawell, P.C.
Attn: Jonathan Lister
525 Route 73 North, Suite 117
Marlton, NJ 08053

CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women)

CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Miami is an organization dedicated to providing a forum for professionals actively involved in the commercial real estate industry. In furtherance of these goals, CREW Miami is proud to offer a scholarship program for students engaged in real-estate studies at South Florida Universities.

To be eligible, candidate must be a female enrolled as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program with a declared major in a real estate-related discipline, or a graduate student in a professional school or business school in a real estate-related field (or with a concentration in real estate studies, if another field) at a university in South Florida, and have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0. Each candidate must submit an essay/personal statement of 250-500 words describing her interest and expectations in pursuing a career in real estate.

In addition to the essay described above, Candidate is to submit a list of real estate­ related courses completed. At least one letter of reference from a professor is required. Additional reference from current employer, if applicable, is also encouraged. By providing reference letters, Candidate agrees that CREW-Miami may contact those providing the references.

Applications must be submitted by SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 to: adminmiami@crewmiami.org with a copy to: lfernandez@totalbank.com

Cuban American Bar Association Scholarship

The following are the CABA at-large scholarships available to any currently enrolled law student through our Cuban American Bar Foundation:

• Osvaldo Soto Scholarship - $2500
• Judge Margarita Esquiroz Scholarship - $2500
• CABA Scholarship - $2500
• CABA Scholarship - $2500
• CABA Scholarship - $2500

The application deadline is June 30, 2013 of each academic year. To be eligible for consideration for all of these scholarships, law students must meet the criteria attached hereto. Applicants need only submit one application package to be considered for all at-large scholarships. The CABA Foundation Scholarship Committee will make its selections from those submissions it receives and formally announce the recipients at the CABA Foundation Fall Mentor Program Reception in October or November of each year. Please have student's submit their application to Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz at vivian.cuevas@hklaw.com.

Criteria of Eligibility:

Preference may be shown to applicants who demonstrate financial need, but such need is not a prerequisite for a scholarship award. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Meet either of the following descriptions:

• A Cuban or Cuban-American current or admitted law student who has distinguished himself/herself academically and/or in service-oriented activities.

A current or admitted law student who has distinguished himself/herself in research, writing, community service, and/or other activities of importance to the Cuban-American community.

2. Submit a complete formal application for the CABA Scholarship, which shall include:

• An essay of no more than 1,000 words describing how the applicant is qualified pursuant to the eligibility criteria set forth above. (Applicants who wish to detail financial need must do so within this word limit as well.)
• An updated resume.
• A copy of his/her transcript.

3. Be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing at an accredited law school.

If you have any questions, or for submissions via e-mail, please contact Victoria Mendez at victoriamendez@aol.com.

James F. Bailey, Jr. Scholarship

The Bailey Scholarship is given annually to a first or second year law student attending a Florida law school who intends to practice in the Jacksonville area following graduation.

The scholarship is sponsored by the Financial News and Daily Record, a local business newspaper which is very active in the legal community and often publishes articles on legal affairs, as well as legal notices. The scholarship is intended to help defray law school tuition and related expenses.

The YLS advertises the award and distributes applications at all Florida law schools. Applications normally are solicited at the beginning of spring each year. The applications are then reviewed by members of the scholarship committee of the YLS and the publisher of the Financial News and Daily Record. Applicants are judged on such criteria as law school achievement and character, as well as need.

The scholarship funds are presented to the recipient at The Jacksonville Bar Association's annual meeting where the recipient, together with his or her family, are honored guests.

Click here for the award application.

Frederick W. and Grace P. Brecht Scholarship Fund

History: This scholarship was established through the estates of Frederick W. and Grace P. Brecht to provide educational opportunities for students from Brevard County, Fla. The University of Florida administers the Brecht scholarship funds as Trustee under the will of Frederick Brecht.

Criteria: Brevard County residents attending any Florida community college or university. Applicants must have graduated from a Brevard County high school, demonstrate financial need and be of sound moral character and habits.

Application Information: The online application is available through the Office for Student Financial Affairs at the University of Florida.

The 'Get Prepped LSAT Prep' Law School Scholarship

The Get Prepped LSAT Prep law school scholarship is available to students enrolled in any accredited law school. One or more grants of $1000 are awarded twice yearly. Students should visit www.GetPrepped.com and use the online contact form to request the most up to date application packet. Class rank, degree/major courses, LSAT test scores, best short personal statement, and other review factors are used to determine awards.

The ABA Leadership Legal Opportunity Scholarship

• Grants 20 law students with $15,000 of financial assistance over the course of their three years in law school
• For racial and ethnic minorities; 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls
• Decisions made in June

The Point Foundation Scholarships

• Merit and need-based scholarships for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students
• Amounts vary