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Program |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Interest Scholarship |
Organization |
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Opportunity Type |
Scholarship |
About the Program |
Two scholarships will be awarded to entering first year students who exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s efforts to achieve social and political justice for the disadvantaged by lawful and orderly means. |
Application Deadline |
March 30, 2019 |
Application Website |
www.law.ucdavis.edu/current/financial-aid/files/MLKJr_Scholarship_Application.pdf |
Program Benefits
Scholarship Amount |
$20,000 |
Renewable? |
Yes |
Additional Details |
Each scholarship recipient will be assigned a faculty mentor during the first year of law school. The scholarship can be renewed for up to three years of law study based on satisfactory academic progress and continued evidence of interest in public law. |
Requirements
Description |
Must demonstrate commitment to public interest, evidence of significant community involvement, evidence of leadership, evidence of high potential for academic or professional achievement, educational or economic background indicative of limited access to graduate or professional opportunity, previous or current residence in a community where attainment of higher education is rare, and GPA and LSAT scores indicative of ability to successfully complete a rigorous course of legal study. |
Open to residents of: |
National - All 50 States |
Open to students attending school in: |
National - All 50 States |
Eligible Majors |
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Enrollment Status |
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Citizenship |
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Other Details |
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Keywords |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Interest UC Davis |
Contact |
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Organization Website |
www.law.ucdavis.edu/current/financial-aid/files/MLKJr_Scholarship_Application.pdf |
Organization Address |
Financial Aid Office, 400 Mrak Hall Drive |
Organization Phone |
(530) 752-6573 |
Last Modified Date |
December 22, 2014 |