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HISPANIC LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The application period is now open! Accepting applications through January 11, 2021.
Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois
The information requested in this application is for the sole purpose of assisting HLSF in the evaluation of applicants. Your information will be kept strictly confidential and will be disseminated only to the HLSF Board. All questions must be answered fully, and incomplete applications will not be considered by HLSF. By submitting this application, you consent to verification by HLSF of the information furnished herein. To be eligible for a scholarship you must: (1) Be currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school; (2) Submit a personal statement; (3) Submit a law school transcript; (4) Submit your financial award letter for the 2020-2021 academic year; (5) Submit a current resume; and (6) If awarded a scholarship, be available to accept the award at the HLSF scholarship reception on April 15, 2021 *Scholarship awards are generally $5,000 but amounts may depending on available funding. *1L Applicants may not have a transcript prior to the application deadline. 1L applicants should submit their application and supplement the application with a transcript immediately upon receiving first semester grades but no later than Jan., 21, 2021. In the event your school will not make grades available prior to Jan 21st, please email info@hlsf.org after you have submitted an application. *Students selected for an interview must be available on Saturday, Feb 13, 2021.
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What are the sources (and amounts) from which you plan to cover these costs?
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For 2Ls and 3Ls, what is your current TOTAL loan debt from the previous law school years?
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Please upload a copy of your financial award letter labeled as follows: LastName.FirstName.FinAwardLtr*
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Please upload a copy of your Resume labeled as follows: LastName.FirstName.Resume*
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