Application for the 2025/2026 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship is open to U.S. students who are citizens and wish to continue their undergraduate degree program and for law students in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by Legal Defense Fund to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education in an accredited college in a 4-year degree program. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $12,000 given to qualified applicants for the 4 years duration of the 2025/2026 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: Legal Defense Fund
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $12,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2025/2026 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. students who are citizens of the United States.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades.
- Applicants who are interested in applying for the scholarship must be a graduating student from high school senior.
- Applicants must be enrolled or studying at an accredited college for a 4-year degree program and in their first year, including transferring students.
- Applicants who are junior students are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
- Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to public service, financial need, and proof of their academic achievement.
2025/2026 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship Application process
In order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship, applicants should follow these steps:
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship application through the provided link below.
- Applicants must provide all the necessary documents that are needed for the scholarship such as a completed scholarship application form, a copy of the acceptance letter, two recommendation letters, resume, official school transcripts, a personal statement, an essay, a copy of their Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form), and SAT/ACT Test scores.
- All documents must be submitted before the deadline date.
- The recipient of the scholarship award must be in good standing and meet the eligibility criteria to retain the scholarship.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact this email, eanderson@naacpldf.org or scholarships@naacpldf.org.
Application Deadline for Herbert Lehman Undergraduate Scholarship: 3 April 2025
Law School Students Scholarship: 1 May 2025
Visit the Official Scholarship Website
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