Henry Latimer
Named in honor of Broward County’s first African-American circuit court judge, this scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L or 3L student of African-American descent who has overcome obstacles before or during their academic journey, and has demonstrated solid academic performance.
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Henry Latimer Scholarship Application Essay prompt
As a future attorney, how do you plan to use your legal education to advocate for and advance the rights of the African-American community? Reflect on how you envision making a positive impact in addressing the challenges you identified and how your personal experiences uniquely position you to contribute to this cause.
The following requirements must be completed to be considered for the scholarship:
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Be a rising 2L or 3L law student of African-American descent.
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Currently attending an accredited law school in the State of Florida.
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Have a minimum GPA of a 2.5 on the UNOFFICIAL transcript uploaded at the time of application. (Ideal candidate will have demonstrated a solid academic performance during law school).
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Written communication demonstrated in completed Essay (750 words typed).
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Upload a 4x6 photograph (HEADSHOT ONLY) that is clear and may be used for publication.
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250-word biography that may be used for publication. **