Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies

American Institute for Paralegal Studies Scholarships

• The American Institute for Paralegal Studies offers four scholarship programs for outstanding students who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in one of their paralegal degree programs. Merit-based scholarships in varying amounts are available to incoming students who have already earned at least a bachelor's degree and have a demonstrated record of academic achievement. Alumni scholarships of up to $2,500 are available to outstanding students who are nominated by a member of the alumni association.

  American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc.
  560 Lans Way
  Ann Arbor, MI 48103
  800-553-2420
  americanparalegal.edu

NFPA/Thomson Reuters Scholarship

• The National Federation of Paralegal Associations and Thomson Reuters offer a joint scholarship program for paralegal students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, service to the community and interest in pro bono casework. Scholarship awards are worth $3,500 and are nonrenewable.

  National Federation of Paralegal Associations
  P.O. Box 2016
  Edmonds, WA 98020
  425-967-0045
  paralegals.org

Lambda Epsilon Chi Scholarship

• The American Association for Paralegal Education sponsors a $500 scholarship award for students who attend schools that host a chapter of Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national paralegal honor society. Membership in Lambda Epsilon Chi is not required to apply for the scholarships and awards are renewable.

  American Association for Paralegal Education
  19 Mantua Road
  Mt. Royal, NJ 08061
  856-423-2829
  aafpe.org

Warner, Norcross and Judd Minority Scholarship Program

• The law firm of Warner, Norcrss and Judd sponsors a $2,000 scholarship award for outstanding minority paralegal students in the state of Michigan. Applicants must be current or former residents of Michigan enrolled in an accredited paralegal studies degree program. The number of scholarship awards granted annually varies based on funding.

  Warner, Norcross and Judd
  900 Fifth Third Center
  111 Lyon Street NW
  Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487
  616-752-2000
  wnj.com

North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Student Scholarships

• The North Carolina Bar Association's Paralegal Division offers a scholarship award for North Carolina residents who are enrolled in an accredited paralegal program in-state. The $500 award is granted based on academic achievement and the applicant's response to a specified legal scenario.

  North Carolina Bar Association
  8000 Weston Parkway
  Cary, NC 27513
  919-677-0561
  ncbar.org