The following is a list of scholarships for which Legal Studies students may be eligible.  It includes scholarships offered through Grand Valley as well as scholarships offered by external groups.  For general financial aid and scholarship information contact Grand Valley’s Office of Financial Aid.  Applications and deadlines for scholarships vary.

Mullendore Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Scholarship

Kristine Mullendore graduated from the Boston University School of Law in 1977, with a Juris Doctor degree, and held positions with the Michigan Court of Appeals, as well as working as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Kent County.  Since 1995, she has been an Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice/Legal Studies program at GVSU.  James M. Mullendore received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1975, and since then has been in private legal practice in Greenville, Michigan.  Both James and Kristine are active members of the Michigan Bar.  The purpose of the Mullendore Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Scholarship is to recognize and reward students who major in either Legal studies or Criminal Justice with the intention of entering and contributing to the legal profession, as well as demonstrating financial need.  The Mullendores also hope to encourage the students to participate in international education opportunities.

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Paralegal Section of the Michigan Bar Association Scholarship

The State Bar of Michigan Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section presents at least two non-renewable tuition/books-only scholarships.  Scholarships generally range from $250 to $1,000.  For details and a current scholarship application, see:  https://connect.michbar.org/paralegal/events/scholarship

NFPA/Thomas Reuters Scholarships

The National Federation of Paralegal Associations and Thomas Reuters sponsor a scholarship competition.  In 2009 scholarship awards were $3,500 for first prize and $1,500 for second prize. For further details see the NFPA website and click on the link for Awards and Scholarships under News and Events:  www.paralegals.org

NALS of West Michigan Scholarship

Applications for this $500 scholarship awarded by the West Michigan chapter of the National Association for Legal Professionals are typically due in the fall of each year.  For further information, visit the chapter website:  www.nalsofmichigan.org

Warner, Norcross & Judd Paralegal Assistant Scholarship

This scholarship for “students of color majoring in paralegal…studies” is administered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.  A description of the scholarship and a scholarship application are on the Foundation website:  www.wnj.com/About-Us/Diversity/Minority-Scholarships-and-Applications 

ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL JUSITCE AND LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS

FOR INFORMATION ON SCHOLARSHIPS CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE (616) 331-3234 Office of Financial Aid.  Application deadlines for scholarships vary.