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Cuban American Bar Association Scholarship

The following are the CABA at-large scholarships available to any currently enrolled law student through our Cuban American Bar Foundation:

• Osvaldo Soto Scholarship - $2500
• Judge Margarita Esquiroz Scholarship - $2500
• CABA Scholarship - $2500
• CABA Scholarship - $2500
• CABA Scholarship - $2500

The application deadline is June 30, 2013 of each academic year. To be eligible for consideration for all of these scholarships, law students must meet the criteria attached hereto. Applicants need only submit one application package to be considered for all at-large scholarships. The CABA Foundation Scholarship Committee will make its selections from those submissions it receives and formally announce the recipients at the CABA Foundation Fall Mentor Program Reception in October or November of each year. Please have student's submit their application to Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz at vivian.cuevas@hk.law com.

Criteria of Eligibility:

Preference may be shown to applicants who demonstrate financial need, but such need is not a prerequisite for a scholarship award. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Meet either of the following descriptions:

• A Cuban or Cuban-American current or admitted law student who has distinguished himself/herself academically and/or in service-oriented activities.

A current or admitted law student who has distinguished himself/herself in research, writing, community service, and/or other activities of importance to the Cuban-American community.

2. Submit a complete formal application for the CABA Scholarship, which shall include:

• An essay of no more than 1,000 words describing how the applicant is qualified pursuant to the eligibility criteria set forth above. (Applicants who wish to detail financial need must do so within this word limit as well.)
• An updated resume.
• A copy of his/her transcript.

3. Be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing at an accredited law school.

If you have any questions, or for submissions via e-mail, please contact Victoria Mendez at victoriamendez@aol.com.

James F. Bailey, Jr. Scholarship

The Bailey Scholarship is given annually to a first or second year law student attending a Florida law school who intends to practice in the Jacksonville area following graduation.

The scholarship is sponsored by the Financial News and Daily Record, a local business newspaper which is very active in the legal community and often publishes articles on legal affairs, as well as legal notices. The scholarship is intended to help defray law school tuition and related expenses.

The YLS advertises the award and distributes applications at all Florida law schools. Applications normally are solicited at the beginning of spring each year. The applications are then reviewed by members of the scholarship committee of the YLS and the publisher of the Financial News and Daily Record. Applicants are judged on such criteria as law school achievement and character, as well as need.

The scholarship funds are presented to the recipient at The Jacksonville Bar Association's annual meeting where the recipient, together with his or her family, are honored guests.

Click here for the award application.

Frederick W. and Grace P. Brecht Scholarship Fund

History: This scholarship was established through the estates of Frederick W. and Grace P. Brecht to provide educational opportunities for students from Brevard County, Fla. The University of Florida administers the Brecht scholarship funds as Trustee under the will of Frederick Brecht.

Criteria: Brevard County residents attending any Florida community college or university. Applicants must have graduated from a Brevard County high school, demonstrate financial need and be of sound moral character and habits.

Application Information: The online application is available through the Office for Student Financial Affairs at the University of Florida.

The 'Get Prepped LSAT Prep' Law School Scholarship

The Get Prepped LSAT Prep law school scholarship is available to students enrolled in any accredited law school. One or more grants of $1000 are awarded twice yearly. Students should visit www.GetPrepped.com and use the online contact form to request the most up to date application packet. Class rank, degree/major courses, LSAT test scores, best short personal statement, and other review factors are used to determine awards.

The ABA Leadership Legal Opportunity Scholarship

• Grants 20 law students with $15,000 of financial assistance over the course of their three years in law school
• For racial and ethnic minorities; 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls
• Decisions made in June

The Point Foundation Scholarships

• Merit and need-based scholarships for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students
• Amounts vary