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Don Liu Scholars Program

The 2021-2022 Scholarship Application for the Don H. Liu Scholars Program (“Program”) is now open. The Program was founded in 2014 by two past presidents of the Asian American Bar Association of New York. The Program seeks to identify and cultivate future Asian American leaders in the legal community to address the single most important reality facing Asian American professionals today — the barrier to advancement.
 
This year, the Selection Committee will select up to 3 scholars. Each scholar will be awarded $15,000 each and have access to prominent mentors, including Don H. Liu, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer of Target Corporation. The Program will also provide assistance in career development, including identifying potential internships.  
 
To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Asian descent;

• Be enrolled full-time as a 1L in a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited and approved law school in the U.S.;

• Demonstrate exceptional academic accomplishments and leadership;

• Demonstrate financial need; and

• Intend to practice in the private sector in the New York City metropolitan area following graduation.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is November 15, 2021.  Any questions regarding eligibility criteria or the application process can be sent via e-mail to applications.donhliuscholars@gmail.com. 
 
Interested students are also encouraged to join the Program for a free webinar to learn more on Thursday, July 29th or Thursday, August 12th, 2021 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm ET.  Please RSVP for one or both sessions HERE.

Details and more information about the Program can be found HERE and the application can be found HERE.

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RISING 2LS AND 3LS

Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Support Award
- Application Deadline: August 1, 2021
- Eligibility criteria: Rising 2L and 3L women students with minor children.  Candidates must be considered low-income and must be pursuing their first degree at a post-secondary level and degree program must add to the level of education accomplished (e.g., advanced degree after a bachelor’s).

NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships
- Application Deadline: September 7, 2021
- Eligibility criteria: Rising 2L and 3L students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders

Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship
- Application Deadline: September 24, 2021
- Eligibility criteria: Rising 2L and 3L Puerto Rican and Latinx students permanently residing in NYS, attending law school in NYS, or with a commitment to work in NYS upon completion of law school

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Vorys – George Corey Memorial Scholarship Program
- Application Deadline: August 13, 2021
- Eligibility criteria: Rising 2L students who are members of an underrepresented racial or ethnic minority group and/or the LGBTQ community interested in a position in the firm’s summer associate program

Proskauer Rose – Silver Scholar Program
- Application Deadline: August 16, 2021
- Eligibility criteria: Rising 2L students who are members of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession, including law students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds

Paul Hastings Diversity Scholarship Award
- Application Deadline: September 1, 2021
- Eligibility criteria: Rising 2L students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and contributing to the firm’s diversity goals as a result of background, experience, personal attributes, or characteristics

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