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BROWARD COUNTY WOMEN LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2025

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025 “BCWLA Rising Star Scholarship Award!”

This special scholarship will be presented to a FAWL Student Chapter Member – 2d or 3d year law student (female or male) of who exemplifies the ideals of an individual who can strike the perfect balance between their legal studies, legal practice or current career (if applicable), legal community involvement, civic involvement and familial relationships. The Nominee should be committed to the community, women’s issues, the legal profession, school involvement, family priorities, and extracurricular activities.  Students who are graduating May 2025 through May 2026 are eligible to apply.  

Instructions and Application: 

2025 BCWLA Scholarship Instructions

2025 BCWLA Rising Star Scholarship Application

Submit applications to: BCWLAscholarship@gmail.com 

Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Application Deadline: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. 

The Rising Star Award will be presented to the recipient at BCWLA’s Annual Installation Dinner on September 18, 2025.  

Please note that by submitting your application, you may be contacted by a member of the BCWLA’s Award Selection Committee, and you authorize that Committee member to contact persons you have identified in your application to discuss your qualifications.  You may be called for a personal interview, if the Committee sees fit. Please make sure you completely answer all of the questions.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  You must be available for an interview on the date provided above or your application will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Scholarship Committee Members at: BCWLAscholarship@gmail.com