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Scholarship
Since 1976, we have honored of the pursuit of excellence, awarding local law students with annual scholarships.
Development
We provide opportunities for continuing education as well as networking, including our ‘Meet the Judges’ reception.
Scholarship Eligibility
Enrollment
Currently enrolled in a Philadelphia, South Jersey, or Delaware ABA accredited law school
Standing
In good academic standing
Need
Involvement
Scholarship Application
Barristers’ Scholarship
Who Should Apply
Who Should Apply
Judging Criteria
Info For Finalists
After review of written submissions, finalists will be asked to attend an interview with the Barristers’ Scholarship Committee.
Application Deadline
The application for the 2023 scholarships has not been released.
scholarship sponsors
The Amber Racine Fellow
Gold Diversity Champion
Faegre Drinker Scholarship Recipients
William Penn Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Diamond Diversity Trailblazer
Dechert Scholarship Recipients
Silver Diversity Advocate
Scholarship Recipients
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Zahirah Sabir
Rutgers 2023 (2L)
Fox Rothschild
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ty-Parks-Penn-1L.jpg)
Ty Parks
Penn 2024 (1L)
William Penn Foundation
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Tracey Baker
Widener 2022 (3L)
Amber Racine Fellow
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shirneil-Merisier-Rutgers-1L.jpg)
Shirneil Merisier
Rutgers 2024 (1L)
William Penn Foundation
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paul-Loriston-Temple-3L.jpg)
Paul Loriston
Temple 2022 (3L)
Dechert
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Nkora-Carr-Rutgers-2L.jpg)
Nkora Carr
Rutgers 2023 (2L)
Reilly, McDevitt, Henrich
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kyra-Sampson-Temple-2L.jpg)
Kyra Sampson
Temple 2023 (2L)
Faegre Drinker
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Juan-Andrews-Widener-3L.jpg)
Juan Andrews
Widener 2022 (3L)
McCarter English
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jordan-Dunbar-Rutgers-2L.jpg)
Jordan Dunbar
Rutgers 2023 (2L)
Faegre Drinker
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jibri-Douglas-Rutgers-1L.jpg)
Jibri Douglas
Rutgers 2024 (1L)
William Penn Foundation
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gabrielle-Greenhoward-Rutgers-2L.jpg)
Gabrielle Greenhoward
Rutgers 2023 (2L)
Hogan Lovells
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Fanta-Toure-Widener-1L.jpg)
Fanta Toure
Widener 2024 (1L)
William Penn Foundation
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dara-Broadnax-Temple-2L.jpg)
Dara Broadnax
Temple 2023 (2L)
Philadelphia Bar Assn.
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Chelsea-Stone-Widener-3L.jpg)
Chelsea Stone
Widener 2023 (2L)
Dechert
![](https://phillybarristers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ambriana-Wade-Rutgers-3L.jpg)
Ambriana Wade
Rutgers 2022 (3L)
Dechert