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BOHEMIAN LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2013–2014
The Bohemian Lawyers’ Association is the oldest ethnic Bar Association in Illinois. All persons of Czech, Moravian, Ruthenian, Silesian or Slovak ancestry enrolled in an accredited law school in the greater Chicagoland area are eligible for a Bohemian Lawyers’ Association of Chicago (BLAC) annual scholarship. Please complete this form and attach your essay as noted below.
$2000 scholarships, payable to the recipient’s law school, are presented at the BLAC Annual Installation Dinner. Applications must be postmarked or e-mailed on or before April 2, 2013. For additional information go to BLAC website: www.bohemianlawyers.org
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Applicable Ancestry: ____________________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ________________
Law School: __________________________________________________________
Year Began: _____________ Expected graduation date (mo/yr): __________________
Cumulative GPA: _______________________
Law School Activities such as Law Review/Moot Court/Clinic/Memberships/Other:
____________________________________________________________________
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Graduate School (if applicable): ____________________________________________
Degree and Year: _______________________________________________________
Cumulative GPA: ____________________
Undergraduate School: ___________________________________________________
Degree and Year: _______________________________________________________
Cumulative GPA: ____________________
High School: __________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ Year: ________________________
Have you ever received any other scholarships? (Specify) _________________________
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Amount of outstanding student loans to date:
Undergraduate ________________ Post-Graduate ________________
ESSAY: Attach an essay (limit 500 words) indicating: (1) how your ancestry influenced the person you are today; (2) how you expect to use your law degree; (3) how you have been active in the community; and (4) how you expect to contribute to the community as a lawyer.
TRANSCRIPT: Attach a current copy of your law school transcript and résumé.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct.
Signature: __________________________________________
Date: __________________
Please forward this application to:
scholarships@bohemianlawyers.org
OR Bohemian Lawyers’ Association of Chicago Scholarship Committee
c/o Zuzana Stepanek, Stepanek Law Offices
125 S Wacker Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606-4421
