Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship - Law School

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship - Law School

Overview: A limited number of law school scholarships offered by the Herbert Lehman Education Fund, established in 1964. Named after former Governor and United States Senator from New York in recognition of his integrity, courage, and persistence on behalf of civil rights causes.

Mission: To help transform the promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political reality by supporting law students committed to pursuing careers in public interest law.

Historical Context: Herbert Lehman Scholarships were initially awarded to help Black students attend formerly segregated four-year colleges and universities in the South and to increase the number of Black Americans in the legal profession.

Eligibility Criteria

• Commitment to Public Interest Law: Students must be committed to pursuing careers in public interest law
• U.S. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
• School Location: Must be attending law school in the United States

Award Details

• Availability: Limited number of scholarships offered
• Duration: Awards generally do not exceed three years, renewable based on continued eligibility

Contact Information

Organization: NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc.
Website: naacpldf.org
Location: National Headquarters: (212) 965-2200; Washington D.C. Office: (202) 682-1300