LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship for Summer/Fall 2021
The ABA SOGI Commission is now accepting applications for the LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship for Summer/Fall 2021 through April 31, 2021.
This scholarship is aimed at recent law students and/or law school graduates studying for the Bar who are either LGBTQ+ or who will be working in the LGBTQ+ space doing public interest work which may include, but not be limited to, working for Community Based Organizations (“CBO’s”); Non-Governmental Organizations (“NGO’s); policy work in a governmental and/or non-governmental setting; doing academic research, teaching or the like; or any other type of program that helps to promote and protect the Rule of Law and the civil and human rights of LGBTQ+ persons.
The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena.
One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 each are awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the Commission’s Scholarship Committee. The objective is to award the first scholarship(s) in time for the recipient(s) to utilize the funds during Summer/Fall 2021.
For more information on the scholarship and how to apply, please click on the link below.
Criteria:
If you are a recent law student and/or law school graduate studying for the Bar, and
either identify as LGBTQ, or plan to work in the LGBTQ space doing public interest work
which may include, but not be limited to, working for Community Based Organizations
(“CBO’s”); Non- Governmental Organizations (“NGO’s); policy work in a governmental
and/or non-governmental setting; doing academic research, teaching or the like; or any
other type of program that helps to promote and protect the Rule of Law and the civil
and human rights of LGBTQ persons.
The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student,
or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBT
public interest arena for the Summer and/or Fall of 2021.
One or more scholarships of up to $5000 each will be awarded annually, subject to the
availability of funds and the recommendation of the commission’s Scholarship
Committee.
The objective is to award scholarship(s) in time for recipient(s) to utilize the funds during
Summer/Fall 2021.
Application Process:
1. Complete application online https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/SOGI/
2. Also required:
i. Current resume
ii. Law School Transcript
iii. Personal statement; not exceeding 500 words.
3. Submit all three documents to sogi@americanbar.org by April 30, 2021.
LGBTQ Public Interest
Scholarship 2021
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL APRIL 30, 2021
The LGBT Public Interest Scholarship Program is sponsored by the ABA
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Commission.
For inquiries, contact skip.harsch@americanbar.org