Clone of LIWOCA 2025 Scholarship Form

The Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys, Inc.'s ("LIWOCA") mission is to:
- Help attorneys in law firms and legal departments develop the critical skills necessary to become partners and leaders in the legal profession;
- Assist law firms and legal departments to retain and promote women of color attorneys; and
- Continue to fuel the pipeline by offering scholarships to deserving students
2026 LIWOCA Scholarship Information and Application

SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to five (5) scholarships in amounts determined by LIWOCA will be awarded at the discretion of the organization.

ELIGIBILITY
Law students who:
- have completed at least one year of law school - 2L & 3L students only
- are attending an accredited law school in the U.S. at the time of their application;
- are in good standing in their law schools;
- have a minimum GPA of 2.8 (equivalent) or better;
- have completed the scholarship application and submitted an unofficial transcript; and
- have demonstrated a commitment to the legal profession and are active in their community and law school.
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All applicants must submit a law school transcript. Emailed copies of unofficial transcripts sent directly from the candidate's law school are acceptable. Transcripts should be sent via email directly from the candidate's law school to info@leadingwomenofcolor.org. Unoffical transcripts sent by the student will NOT be accepted.

If for any reason your law school is unable to send your transcript by email, please contact Stephanie Odigie at stephodigie25@gmail.com.

DEADLINE/AWARD DECISIONS

Please carefully read this application.

Make sure the information you provide is complete and accurate.

Applications may be submitted until February 6th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Any applications or supporting documents received after the deadline will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Award decisions will be made shortly thereafter.

All scholarship award recipients must attend the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys' 2026 annual conference, to be held March 25-27, 2026, at the GA Bar in Atlanta, GA. Conference registration and travel fees will be covered for all scholarship award recipients.

Stephanie Odigie - Scholarship Chair - stephodigie25@gmail.com

Personal Information
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Current Address*

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Permanent Address*

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Mobile Number*

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Education
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GPA*
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College/University*
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Degree Earned*
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Graduation Date*
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Degree Earned
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Graduation Date
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Work Experience
Please provide the following information for 3 jobs you have held in the past 5 years.
Position/Title
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Name of Supervisor
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Extracurricular Activities
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List any other activities you have participated in the community to promote the growth and development of women of color:
Achievements

Short questions
Please state why you think it is important for women of color to serve in the legal profession. (250 word maximum)*

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Please state what you think is necessary for success in the legal profession. (250 word maximum)*

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After you graduate, what do you plan to do with your legal degree? (250 word maximum)*

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Are there any personal responsibilities or struggles that you would like to share, which have made pursuing your legal education difficult? (250 word maximum)*

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