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Herbert Lehman Scholarship Program
Shearman and Sterling Scholarship Program
Earl Warren Legal Training General Scholarship

Herbert Lehman Scholarship Program

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for successful African-American high school seniors to attend a four-year college on a full-time basis. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must request an application in writing by March 15. Application deadline is April 30. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: African American.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 25. Maximum no. of awards: 30. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Michael Bagley, Program Director, 212-965-2225.

Shearman and Sterling Scholarship Program

(Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for first-year African American law student. Application must be requested in writing by March 15. Application deadline is March 30. Focus: Law/Legal Services Qualif.: Award available to the following races: African American.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $15000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 3/30. Contact: Michael Bagley, Program Director, 212-965-2225.

Earl Warren Legal Training General Scholarship

(Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award to first year law students who have a well-defined interest in civil rights and community services. Application must be requested in writing by March 15. Application deadline is March 30. Focus: Law/Legal Services Qualif.: Award available to the following races: African American.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 20. Maximum no. of awards: 25. Minimum award amount: $3000. Maximum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 3/30. Contact: Michael Bagley, Program Director, 212-965-2225.