Diversity Scholarship

Diversity Scholarship

Funder: Ramsey County Bar Foundation and Minnesota State Bar Foundation (joint program)

Award Timing: Spring 2026

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (law school students)

Purpose: Provide fair and equitable scholarship opportunities to local law students who contribute meaningfully to diversity in their community

Focus Areas

• Supporting law students who contribute meaningfully to diversity in their community
• Students with volunteer or paid work experience in legal services for low-income Minnesotans
• Students with interest in providing legal services to low-income Minnesotans

Eligibility

• Current Minnesota law school student (must be enrolled)
• Any student may apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability
• Selection criteria based on:
- Resume (record of academic and professional achievement, leadership qualities through past work experience, community involvement and student activities) - Responses to prompts focused on career growth and commitment to diversity

Contact

Erikka Ryan Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Foundations 612-278-6321

Minneapolis Office
33 South Sixth Street #4540
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Ramsey County Bar Association (Mailing Address Only)
c/o The Coven
165 Western Ave North #8
St. Paul, MN 55102
612-333-1183
info@mnbars.org