IABA Foundation Scholarships for Iranian-American Students in USA

IABA Foundation offers scholarships for Iranian-American students. Students must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an ABA accredited law school and be in a position to accept the scholarships in the school year for which it is being awarded.  One or more scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need is a consideration in making award decisions. Application should be submitted till March 31, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of law  in an ABA accredited law school.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for those students who are enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an ABA accredited law school degree level.
Scholarship Provider: IABA Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Be of Iranian-American heritage
-Be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an ABA accredited law school
-Be in a position to accept the scholarship in the school year for which it is being awarded
-Be a full time student
-Notbe receiving full funding for education from another organization (e.g. members of the Armed Services attending US Military Academies, students receiving full reimbursement from an employer).

Scholarship Open for International Students: The Iranian-American students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: IABA grants one or more scholarships each year to law students who have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the Iranian-American community. Applicants must be of Iranian heritage and full-time students at an accredited law school (applications from UCI School of Law will be accepted) in the United States who are not otherwise receiving full educational funding from another organization.

Number of award(s): One or more scholarships are available for each year to law students.

Selection Criteria: Most IABA Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need is a consideration in making award decisions.

How to Apply: If you would like to apply for the IABA Scholarship, please submit the following materials to scholarship-at-iabafoundation.org by the application deadline: (1) a resume detailing your education and work and community experience; (2) official law school and college transcripts; (3) a brief statement articulating why you chose to attend law school, why you would like to become an attorney, and how you believe you will make a difference as an attorney on issues of concern and interest to the Iranian-American community; and (4) application.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 31, 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application