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Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship

Erie County Bar Association

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 31, 2026

38 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship

Purpose: Provides financial assistance to law school students from Erie County, Pennsylvania, enrolled in accredited law schools.

Eligibility

Geographic Scope: Residents of Erie County, Pennsylvania
Academic Level: Students entering their first year at an ABA-accredited law school
Renewal: Scholarships may be renewed for second and third years of law school, provided the student maintains a satisfactory academic record and funds are available

Award Details

Provides financial assistance for:

Selection Criteria

Financial need (primary focus)
Academic achievement
Applicant's career statement

Contact Information

Erie County Law Foundation 429 West Sixth Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16507 Phone: 814-459-3111

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications accepted during April and May of each year

Deadline: May 31 of each year (must be received by mail)

Required Materials:
1. Completed scholarship application (available for download or by request)
2. Authorization and release form (included with application)
3. Applicant's official transcripts

Submission:

Mail all materials to:

- Erie County Law Foundation
- 429 West Sixth Street
- Erie, Pennsylvania 16507

Renewal Applications:

Follow the same application procedures

Determination based on law school academic records and funding availability

Scholarship Committee assesses whether academic progress is satisfactory

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