Seattle University School of Law

Scholars for Justice Awards

Justice Awards are awarded to two students in each entering class who demonstrate commitment to a career in public interest law. Scholarships are full-tuition and will be given based on a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career as a public interest lawyer, involvement in significant public service and/or social justice activities prior to coming to law school and academic achievement.

Native American Law Scholarship

A three-year, full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to an admitted student who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. The recipient will demonstrate a commitment to Native issues, academic achievement and promise. Native Americans have one of the smallest bars in the nation, and Seattle University School of Law is committed to increasing the number of Native students who attend law school.

The Adolf A. Berle, Jr. Scholarship

The Adolf A. Berle, Jr. Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who: (1) has a keen intellectual interest in understanding the nature of modern society, and particularly, the nature of the modern corporation, and its intersection with law and society; (2) exhibits a passion for using his or her legal education to the fullest, whether as private lawyer, public servant, teacher, or scholar; and (3) has excelled in life prior to law school. The Berle Scholar receives a grant (without regard to financial need) in the amount of full tuition. The grant is awarded for one year, but is renewed annually based on satisfactory participation in program activities.

To learn more about these scholarships and other scholarships offered at Seattle University School of Law, please visit here.

Health Care and Social Justice Fellowships

The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, we hope to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow.

You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, here.

The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is February 5, 2010.

If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.

The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in our health policy department and assist our organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates.

In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers.

The application deadline for the Villers Fellowship is January 15, 2010.

You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, here.

If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.

Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at our office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual salary of $38,000 and excellent health care benefits.

Essay contest

The Intercollegiate Studies Institute runs a program called the Culture of Enterprise (COE) Initiative, an interdisciplinary educational and publishing effort designed to promote scholarship in humane economics.

I encourage undergraduate students to participate in an important facet of this initiative - an essay contest that asks students to answer this question, "Can Character and Community Survive in an Age of Globalization?"

Beyond the contest's obvious academic merits, it also offers some of the more lucrative prizes in the arena:

1st Place: $10,000; 2nd Place $5,000; 3rd Place $2000; 4th Place $1,500; 5th Place $1,000.

Interested students to go to this link where they can learn more about the contest and review past winning essays, as well as download the application form that contains the details of the assignment.

The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2009.

Fellowship applications on the rise

The article here discusses the reasons for the rise in fellowship and scholarship applications. This means we must understand the consequences of tougher competition for already highly competitive fellowships.

The article is from Inside Higher Ed.

Welcome

Welcome to the Ramapo College Office of Fellowships and Scholarships. It is here you will find information on graduate fellowships and scholarships including deadlines and any "breaking" news. Please check this blog often to be current on available fellowships and scholarships. If you have any questions, please contact me at alorenz@ramapo.edu or 201.684.7448. My office is in the Cahill Center C209G. You may also visit the Office site here.