SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The following is a listing of currently available 2009-2010 scholarships for which returning Hamline University School of Law students may apply.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:
- Submit one copy of the following for each scholarship for which you are applying:
- A Scholarship Application General Information Form; and
- A letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, double-spaced, indicating the applicant's qualifications for the particular scholarship as described in the "Award Criteria". The Committee will give particular attention to your qualifications as they relate to and match the criteria for each scholarship. The Committee will not consider applications that do not address specific award criteria of a particular scholarship.
- You must return your letter and the corresponding Application General Info Form to Mary Street at mstreet@hamline.edu no later than July 1, 2009.
*Applicants may obtain copies of the Scholarship Application General Form from Ms. Street or by downloading the form at http://law.hamline.edu/registrar/forms_menu.html
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SCHOLARSHIP |
NO. & AMT. |
AWARD CRITERIA |
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Robert H. Atkins |
1 at $1100 |
Demonstrated financial need. Preference given to applicants with demonstrated interest in environmental law or environmental and consumer protection. |
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John C. & Edna S. Benson |
1 at $1500 |
Student who is in good academic standing. Applicant must demonstrate the quantity and quality of the applicant's connections to Minneapolis and contributions to the Minneapolis community. |
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Elsie L. Blackhurst |
1 at $1000 |
Female student with demonstrated commitment to public service as a lawyer who is planning a career in public service and financial need. Applicants must have a 2.50 cumulative law school grade point average. Applicants may submit letters of recommendation for this scholarship. |
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Cynthia Clark |
1 at $2075 |
A non-traditional student with a passion for justice and the law; someone who derives joy from sharing and helping others. |
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Dorsey & Whitney |
2 at $2500 |
Demonstrated high academic achievement at HUSL, commitment to excellence in extracurricular activities and demonstrated financial need. |
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John S. Evans |
1 at $2000 |
Demonstrated academic success in Agricultural Law courses or intent to practice law in a rural community. |
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Jon M. Garon |
1 at $1500 |
Current law student who has demonstrated a proficiency in innovation or artistic endeavors and demonstrates an interest in the field of intellectual property law. Must be in good academic standing. Financial need may be considered. |
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Joseph P. Gatto IV |
1 at $6000 |
Student with interest in children's issues and children's advocacy. |
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Hall/Page |
1 at $1000 |
Demonstrated financial need. |
|
Law Faculty |
1 at $1500 |
Second or third year law student based upon demonstrated financial need. |
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SCHOLARSHIP |
NO. & AMT. |
AWARD CRITERIA |
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Robert L. Levine |
2 at $2000 |
Student who has excelled at HUSL despite entering with a low undergraduate grade point average and low LSAT score. Demonstrated financial need. |
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Nelson Mandela |
1 at $1500 |
Student from South Africa or Africa, or student who embodies the ideals of love and forgiveness exemplified by Nelson Mandela. |
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Gregg Meyers |
1 at $3000 |
Awarded to a second year law student with demonstrated financial need. Preference to older and/or non-traditional students. |
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Richard T. Oakes |
2 at $2500 |
Awarded to any student who was not an outstanding undergraduate student, but who is performing in the top quartile of their law school class and who has demonstrated financial need. |
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Justice James C. Otis Memorial Public Service |
1 at $2000 |
Any law student who demonstrates integrity, respect for the law, and a belief in public service. |
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SBA Educational Trust Fund #1 |
1 at 1/3 tuition |
Outstanding participation in Hamline Law School student government related activities, including Law School student organizations. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and must not have previously received a SBA Scholarship or any other substantial Law School scholarship. |
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SBA Educational Trust Fund #2 |
1 at 1/3 tuition |
Outstanding participation in extraneous civic or community service related activities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and must not have previously received a SBA Scholarship or any other substantial Law School scholarship. |
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SBA Educational Trust Fund #3 |
1 at 1/3 tuition |
Student of color with outstanding participation in Law School student government related activities, or in extraneous civic or community service related activities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and must not have previously received a SBA Scholarship or any other substantial Law School scholarship. |
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Robert J. Sheran Litigation & Practice |
1 at $2000 |
Student who received a grade of B or higher in the Litigation Practice Course and demonstrated abilities in advocacy or litigation (i.e. Moot Court, Practicum, or Clinic). |
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Amy Silberberg |
1 at $5000 |
Second year student who has demonstrated a commitment to either child advocacy or family law, and who has demonstrated outstanding service and leadership in support for the well-being of all children. |
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The Honorable James A. Wright |
1 at $3000 |
Second or third year law student who demonstrates strong interest in trial practice and has superior academic performance, moot court competition experience, law school extra curricular activities or a combination of these. Preference may be given to a student who is North Dakota resident. |
Application General Form (pdf)