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2004 Paralegal Scholarships
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The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc., in conjunction with West, is pleased to award two scholarships totaling $5,000. Scholarships of $3,500 and $1,500 will be presented at the 2004 NFPA Spring Convention in Nashville, Tennessee on April 1st, 2004. West will provide a travel stipend for the two award recipients so that they may receive their awards at the NFPA Spring Convention.
Applicants must be a part-time or full-time enrolled students or accepted students in a paralegal education program or college level program with emphasis in paralegal studies. They must demonstrate they have maintained a "B" average.
Selection will be based upon scholastic excellence, participation in campus and paralegal program leadership activities, community service, and review of the writing sample. Proven need for financial assistance may be considered. NFPA membership is not a requirement.
An applicant may be disqualified for a felony or comparable crime, as defined by an individual state that does not have felony designations; or if the applicant is currently under the suspension, termination, or revocation of a certificate, registration of a certificate, registration or license to practice by a professional organization, court, disciplinary board or agency in any jurisdiction.
Applications and supporting documentation must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2004. Information and applications are available from NFPA, Attn: Scholarship Chair, 2517 Eastlake Avenue E, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98102.
NFPA is the national voice and the standard for excellence for the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, NFPA is a non-profit professional organization representing more than 15,000 paralegals.
SPONSORED BY:
NFPA and West
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