Bar Study Scholarship
Background and Purpose
The Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers is hosting its 13th annual Bar Study Scholarship.
The goal of the scholarship is to promote the CFAWL mission. The scholarship is meant to help the recipient while they study for the Florida Bar Exam. It is made possible through the generous donations of CFAWL members, friends, and CFAWL fundraising efforts.
Eligibility Requirements
Successful applicants will have either:
- Demonstrably promoted the CFAWL mission through CFAWL membership and/or volunteer work; or
- Demonstrably involved themselves in pro bono work on their campus or in their local legal community.
If the student is not enrolled in a Central Florida law school but intends to return to this area or begin their career here, then they should explain what efforts/success they have had in maintaining or establishing ties to the Central Florida legal community.
Applicants for the CFAWL Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a full-time or part-time law student who will take the Florida Bar Exam for the first time the summer following the application deadline.
- Although there is no cumulative GPA minimum requirement, academic achievement and excellence will be strongly considered.
- Must have significant campus and community involvement and/or leadership (see above).
Award and Selection Process
This year, CFAWL will be presenting three awards which consist of a $1,000 monetary scholarship as well as two Kaplan Bar Prep Courses. Please note there is a refundable book deposit of $270.00 as well as a $25.00 shipping fee that recipients of the Kaplan Bar Prep Course will be responsible for.
The award recipient will be invited to attend a CFAWL Luncheon and/or event in Orlando, where the recipient will be introduced. The Scholarship will be paid to the recipient after their law school graduation, generally in June.
The CFAWL Scholarship award recipient will be selected by a review committee composed of CFAWL members, which will evaluate applicants on the following criteria:
- Academic achievement
- Personal essay
- Community service, leadership or volunteerism
- One letter of recommendation
- Financial need
The Committee also gets the input of the CFAWL Board in selection of the candidate.
Application Deadlines
The 2024 Application Deadline is March 23, 2024
The CFAWL Scholarship award recipient will be notified by email of their selection.
Application
Instructions
The applicant must ensure the scholarship application is complete and that all required information and materials are submitted with the application on or before the deadline specified. Please do not leave any blanks. If an item does not apply, simply indicate same with “N/A.”
Incomplete or untimely applications will not be considered.
If you have any questions or concerns about the status of your submission you may email us at cfawlscholarship2020@gmail.com