The information services company Thomson Reuters sponsors an annual paralegal scholarship in partnership with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations.
Students must be enrolled in a paralegal program or in college studying paralegal studies. Applicants must write an essay, provide financial information, references, transcripts and a list of paralegal and community service activities.
The award amount is $5,000. In 2010, two students won the scholarship.
NFPA
Attn: Submissions/Scholarships
23607 Highway 99, Suite 2-C
Edmonds, WA 98026
425-967-0045
paralegals.org
The NFPA provides a scholarship for paralegals to take the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE). The award covers the exam fee, includes the PACE study manual and enrollment in an online study course.
Applicants must be NFPA members. They must submit a resume, write an essay, provide financial information and enclose a list community service activities and professional affiliations with the application.
NFPA awarded one PACE scholarship in 2009.
NFPA
Attn: Submissions/Scholarships
23607 Highway 99, Suite 2-C
Edmonds, WA 98026
425-967-0045
paralegals.org
The Michigan-based law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has a minority scholarship program for students interested in legal careers. Each year it awards a $2,000 scholarship to a paralegal or legal assistant minority student.
Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted at a school in Michigan. The application can be completed online.
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
900 Fifth Third Center
111 Lyon Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487
616-752-2500
wnj.com
Sullivan University in Kentucky has an American Bar Association-accredited paralegal program. The school offers a one-year scholarship to a student who has completed an associate's program and wants to earn a four-year degree in paralegal studies.
The award amount is $5,000. Students must have a 3.0 grade point average, submit an essay and participate in a video interview if selected as a finalist.
Sullivan University
Paralegal Studies
3101 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
502-456-6505
sullivan.edu
The State Bar of Michigan sponsors at least two scholarships per year to students enrolled in a paralegal/legal assistant degree/certificate program at a college or university within the state.
The organization awarded three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each in 2010. However, scholarship amounts may vary.
Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need and career goals. Applicants must be residents of Michigan.
State Bar of Michigan
Michael Franck Building
306 Townsend St.
Lansing, MI 48933-2012
517-346-6300
michbar.org