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Helen W. Nies Memorial Scholarship

Federal Circuit Bar Association

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Avg. Amount Awarded
115
Days
April 15 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The Helen W. Nies Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Helen W. Nies, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Special considerations for the Helen W. Nies scholarship include: (a) encouraging the participation of women lawyers in the legal profession, (b) recognizing the contributions of women lawyers to society in general, (c) highlighting academic excellence, (d) addressing need, and (e) advancing the interest of women law students in intellectual property. Students must be pursuing a juris doctor degree and enrolling for the upcoming academic year in any law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Federal Circuit Bar Association for more information.

Amount Details

$10,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkRestricted to female students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Law/Legal Services

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Contact Richard McNeely
FCBA Scholarship Committee
richard.mcneely@dinsmore.com
Tel: 202-466-3923 Address 1620 I Street NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20006