Pre-Law Grants, Awards and Scholarships
Broome County Bar Association Grant - $1,000
The Broome County Bar Association offers a $1,000 grant to a senior who anticipates acceptance at an ABA-accredited law school. Students must submit a one-page essay and official transcript. Information is available in the Pre-Law Advising Office, Academic B, G18. DEADLINE: Friday, April 3, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Application:
Binghamton University Foundation - Eugene C. Gerhart Senior Law Award - $400
This award of $400 is given to the pre-law senior who has achieved the highest undergraduate GPA at Binghamton University, through the Fall semester of the senior year. No application is needed for this award, however students must open a pre-law file in the Academic Advising Office no later than the Fall semester of their senior year in order to be considered, and must apply to law school in their senior year. To be eligible for this award, seniors must open a pre-law file by completing the pre-law questionnaire. (PDF, 79.6kb)
Binghamton University Foundation - N. Theodore Sommer Prelaw Award - $500
The N. Theodore Sommer Prelaw Award is awarded to a Junior who plans to attend law school and who has demonstrated a commitment to community service, either on or off campus. An outstanding record of student achievement is required. Juniors (students who plan to graduate between January and August 2010) are eligible to apply for this award. The award ($500) will be given at the Fall 2009 Awards Ceremony. Applications are available in the Harpur Academic Advising Office (AB G18). DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 4 PM. Application: (PDF, 7kb)
Harpur College Law Council Public Interest Law Internship
Students chosen for the internship must work full-time at the assigned host organization for eight to ten weeks during the summer. Two students are selected each year; they receive a $2500 stipend to offset expenses. View Web Site
SUNY-Wide Award
Benjamin and David Scharps Award - $1,000-$1,500
The Benjamin and David Scharps Award is offered annually through the SUNY Board of Trustees. Competition for the prize is open to SUNY students in their junior and senior years. The competition requires students to demonstrate their analytical skills in a legal opinion of approximately 2,000 words on a legal topic. A selection committee reviews and selects first prize ($1,500) and second prize ($1,000) winners. Al contestants receive a certificate of participation. Applications are available in the Harpur Academic Advising Office (AB G18); submit applications to Mary Daly, Pre-Law Adviser. DEADLINE: Friday, March 20, 2009 at 4 PM.
National Scholarships and Awards
Pre-law or law students are also eligible to apply for the following national competitive programs. Selection committees for these programs expect to see an excellent academic record and sustained involvement in extracurricular activities with evidence of leadership a real plus. For more information, please contact: Janice M. McDonald, Director, Office of External Scholarships at 607-777-4324.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship - awarded to students planning a career related to environmental public policy. Applied for during sophomore or junior year; provides $5,000 per year for the junior and/or senior year of college. Deadline is early March.
Truman Scholarship - awarded to students planning a career in government or public service. This $30,000 scholarship is applied for during junior year; the campus deadline for applying is mid-November. The majority of the award is to support graduate study.
Soros Fellowship for New Americans - provides $20,000 per year, plus half the cost of tuition for 2 -3 years of graduate school. Applied for in the senior year or during the first year of graduate study.
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship - awarded to graduating seniors or recent graduates' provides $50,000 per year for up to six years of graduate study.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest - Open to juniors and seniors; several prizes are awarded - first prize is $5,000.
