N A A C P Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund is a national scholarship program that provides financial support to outstanding undergraduate and law school students. Established in 1964, the scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Herbert Lehman, a former Governor and United States Senator from New York, who fought for civil rights causes. The fund primarily focuses on promoting racial equality by assisting talented students with financial need to complete their bachelor's degree and pursue careers in public interest law.
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund offers highly competitive scholarships to eligible students, with undergraduate scholarships generally lasting for four years and law school scholarships for three years. The fund does not have specific requirements for minimum test scores or GPA, as the scholarship committee evaluates candidates based on various factors such as academic performance, financial need, volunteer activities, and essays. The application period for undergraduate scholarships opens on November 30, 2023, with a deadline of April 1, 2024, while law school scholarships have a deadline of May 1, 2024.
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