External Scholarships
Throughout the year, the Office of Admissions receives
notices of scholarships that are offered through external
organizations. Information about the scholarship awards
that are currently available is listed below. Award
notices are listed in the order in which they were received.
You may also find information on other outside scholarship
awards on the Internet. The following sites are useful
for finding scholarship and financial aid information:
NEW! The Study Web Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: July 31, 2015
Studyweb.com is looking for essays with a minimum word-count of at least 1200 words and the title of paper that you are being asked to submit is: How Will the Internet Change Mankind in the Next 10 Years? Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.studyweb.com/resources/2015-scholarship/
NEW! The Zeiger Firm Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: August 15, 2015
The rising cost of obtaining a college education has made it increasingly difficult for many students and families to realize their dreams of earning a college degree. As an attorney, Brian Zeiger understands the value of education as well as the financial strain that being a student can often entail. In an effort to help students meet their financial needs, his firm is pleased to offer an annual $1,000 scholarship to the winner of the Brian Zeiger college scholarship essay contest. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://brianzeiger.com/scholarship/
NEW! The Will County Women's Bar Association Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: August 1, 2015
Candidates must
live or work or participate in an intern/extern program in Will County, Illinois.
Have completed one semester of Law School with a GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or above.
Provide a copy of your resume, your GPA, and, in one page or less, state why you want
to be an attorney and why you should be considered for the scholarship, including some background about yourself. SCHOLARSHIP: $500 and waiver of dues to Will County Women’s Bar Association for the first 2 years after admission to the bar. SUBMIT APPLICATION BY MAIL TO:
Susan O’Leary,
Circuit Judge
57 N. Ottawa St, 227
Joliet IL 60432
NEW! The North American Van Lines Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: September 1, 2015
North American Van Lines is committed to supporting the community as well as the growth and development of the moving services and logistics industries. We believe education is the best way to ensure our industry has qualified professionals for years to come. Because of this belief, we are proud to announce our first annual Logistics Scholarship contest. Five lucky qualified entrants will each win a $1,000 scholarship towards their degree in logistics or supply chain management at the college or university of their choice. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.northamerican.com/scholarship
The Asian Heritage Law Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: August 1, 2015
The Asian Heritage Law Scholarship is open to any students who will be attending law school. Candidates are asked to write a short essay describing how their background and experiences in the Asian American community influenced their choice to go to law school and how they plan to use their law degree. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.infinlaw.com/scholarship/
The TVProviders Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: July 31, 2015
TVProviders have created a $1,000 scholarship open to all current students in order to help them afford tuition costs and further their education. To apply for this scholarship, students must draw, paint, design, photograph or film a recreation of their favorite sports moment. Interested students can learn more and apply online at: http://www.tvproviders.com/scholarship.html.
The NerdWallet Law Scholarships
Application deadline: varies
NerdWallet is a free search engine which allows students to search through over 10,000 scholarship and financial aid resources. Interested students should check out their law school scholarships at http://www.nerdwallet.com/education/scholarships/scholarship-for-Law%20School#/scholarship-for-Law%20School.
Award Archive
For a complete list of the awards that have been posted
in the 2014-15 Record, click
here. Although the application deadlines for these awards
have already passed, this information can aid you in planning
for next year by assisting you in determining the time of
year that certain awards are typically offered. You
may also access a complete list of the 2014-15 scholarship
notices by clicking here.
Important Information for 2014-15 Chicago-Kent Scholarship
Recipients
If you have been awarded a Chicago-Kent scholarship for
the 2014-15 academic year, please refer to the Scholarship
Policies from the current Student Handbook for important
information concerning your award. Please direct any
questions about your scholarship to the Office
of Admissions, Suite 230.
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