John D. Voelker Foundation Native American Scholarships
John D. Voelker Foundation
To assist Native American students to pursue the dream of a legal education. Qualifications: Applicants must have a sincere interest in studying the law and using a legal education to benefit Native American people; (it is not necessary that the Applicants be enrolled in law school, but if attending undergraduate school he or she must intend ultimately to attend law school); Applicants must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Michigan or Wisconsin tribe; Applicants must have the academic potential to succeed in school, as evidenced by past academic success or admission to an accredited law school; Applicants with the greatest financial need will be given preference; must be willing to provide an annual report to the foundation on the progress of his or her studies for each academic year in which a grant is received. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; should include a simple letter addressing these criteria and enclosing evidence of tribal enrollment and the applicant’s transcripts or other evidence of academic potential is sufficient. Focus: Law.
Eligibility
- States: MI, WI