Building Relationships to Advance Veterans’ Opportunities
Scholarship America
Award: $1000 – $6000
Deadline: November 3.
To support veterans pursuing law degrees. Qualifications: Applicant must be 18 years old or the age of majority in their state of residence (whichever is greater); must have served in the United States military, this includes the Reserves and National Guard, and be an honorably discharged (no longer drilling or serving) veteran who has received a Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs or DD214 or another document of service stating “Honorable Discharged” by the program application deadline date; must be enrolled or have graduated from an accredited United States college or university on a part-time or full-time basis; must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; must plan to enroll in an LSAT prep course or apply to an ABA-accredited law school within one year of finishing the scholarship program. Selection criteria: Selection is based on academics, work experience, participation and leadership in school and community activities, personal circumstances, statement of educational and career goals, and online recommendation. How to apply: Applicant must complete the online application and submit current transcripts and a DD214 or another document which indicates honorable discharge. Applicant must have an online recommendation submitted on their behalf. Focus: Law.