Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Scholarship Notices from NBLSA

The National Executive Board is pleased to announce the release of its 2010-2011 scholarship and social action award applications. Every year NBLSA acknowledges the academic success, strong leadership skills and chapter involvement of its members by presenting them with scholarships and awards at its annual national convention. We appreciate your continued involvement and commitment to our programming and look forward to honoring you this year. We encourage you to learn more about our scholarships and awards. Apply today!
Best of Luck on Your Submissions,
The 2010-2011 National Executive Board

College Student Division
If you have questions about college student division scholarship opportunities please contactcollegestudentdivision@nblsa.org.
Nelson Mandela Scholarship
Application Deadline: January 15, 2011
The Nelson Mandela Scholarship is a $1000 Scholarship offered exclusively to two (2) CSD members to be applied towards their law school expenses. The recipients of this award will be provided with room and transportation to the 2011 NBLSA National Convention held March 9-13, 2011 in Houston, TX to accept their awards. Apply today!

General Scholarships
If you have questions about general scholarship opportunities please contacteducationcareer@nblsa.org.
Sandy Brown Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 31, 2010
The Executive Board of the National Black Law Students Association is pleased to announce the annual Sandy Brown Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is named after the late Sandy Brown, a past NBLSA western regional director and will be given in her honor. To be eligible for this award, entrants must currently be in their first or second year of law school. Apply today!
NBLSA Most Outstanding Student Award
Application Deadline: December 31, 2010
The purpose of this award is to recognize the NBLSA member who has excelled academically, in addition to being active in their BLSA chapter and community. To be eligible for an award, entrants must be first, second, or third year law students. Apply today!
Rodney Pulliam Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 31, 2010
The Executive Board of the National Black Law Students Association is pleased to announce the annual Rodney Pulliam Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Pulliam served as our National Chair for the 1998-1999 academic year. Mr. Pulliam was an inspiration to all who knew him as a husband, father, minister, attorney and community activist. This award will recognize a NBLSA member who exemplifies Mr. Pulliam's dedication to social action and community service and is intended to be used exclusively toward a bar preparation course. To be eligible for an award, entrants must be a third year law student who plans to work in the public interest sector following graduation. Apply today!

Social Action Awards
If you have questions about social action award opportunities please contactsocialaction@nblsa.org.
Oliver White Hill, Sr. Social Action Award
Application Deadline: February 28, 2011
This award will be presented to individuals who are active in the community, advocating on behalf of social justice initiatives. Those who continuously promote equality and justice for all mankind should apply. In addition, the award will recognize an individual who has used creativity and hard work to successfully implement NBLSA's national initiatives. Apply today!
Johnnie L. Cochran Social Consciousness Award
Application Deadline: February 28, 2011
The Johnnie Cochran Social Consciousness Award recognizes social action at the chapter level. Chapters whose initiatives best represent his life's work are encouraged to apply. Apply today!

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