National Federation of Paralegal Associations Student Scholarships

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Eligibility
  • Must be a full or part-time student enrolled in a paralegal program;
  • Must demonstrate and maintain a B average;
  • May demonstrate extracurricular activities and/or community service
  • May demonstrate active participation in paralegal program clubs or activities;
  • May demonstrate financial need.
Student Type
  • 1st Year
  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
Citizen Type
  • US Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • International or Other Visa Status
Description
Founded in 1974, NFPA was the first national paralegal association. Created as a non-profit federation, NFPA is an issues-driven, policy-oriented professional association directed by its membership. It is comprised of almost 25 member associations and represents over 2,000 individual members reflecting a broad range of experience, education, and diversity.
 
The NFPA annual awards and scholarships recognize excellence in individual paralegals and paralegal associations; demonstrate to the community the strengths and commitment of professional paralegals; and confirm NFPA's position as The Leader of the Paralegal Profession®.
Procedure

All applications must be submitted via the online form on or before the deadline. No applications will be accepted via mail, fax or email.

The application must include:

  • The essay;
  • Two references;
  • A letter of recommendation from the program director;
  • Transcripts;
  • Participation in extracurricular and paralegal activities;
  • And statement of financial need.

Incomplete applications will be reviewed “as is” with no opportunity to supplement. 

Contact Information

Email: info@paralegals.org