BWLA Fall Book Scholarship Award
Funding Amount
Up to $1,000 (up to ten $1,000 scholarships awarded)
Deadline
October 18, 2026
193 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
BWLA Fall Book Scholarship Award
Funder: Black Women Lawyers' Association Scholarship Fund (BWLA-SF)
Purpose: To meet a portion of the financial need of current law students
Award: BWLA-SF will award up to ten $1,000.00 dollar book scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be invited to and recognized at BWLA 2024 Sips for Scholarships.
Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area and demonstrated connection to Chicago legal market
Focus Areas: Legal education support; financial aid for law students; promotes diversity in the legal profession
Eligibility:
Selection Criteria:
Contact: scholarship@bwla.org
Address: 321 S. Plymouth Ct., Suite 600, Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: (312) 554-2088
How to Apply
Application Submission Process
1. Format Requirements:
- Each application must be typewritten and converted to a PDF
- Combine application with all supporting documentation into ONE PDF file
- Letter of good standing or transcript may be sent directly from the applicant's law school depending on the institution's policies
- Applications submitted in other formats or as more than one PDF file will NOT be considered
2. Submission Instructions:
- Email the combined PDF file to: scholarship@bwla.org
3. Deadline:
- Application and all documentation must be received by Friday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST
4. Required Materials:
- Completed and signed application form
- Official transcript
- Letter of good standing from school's registrar
- All application questions must be answered
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