Robert A. Shuker Scholarship

Robert A. Shuker Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for legal residents of the Greater Metropolitan Area of Washington, D.C. (defined as including the Maryland counties of Montgomery, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, and Howard and the Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, Prince William, and the City of Alexandria). To qualify, applicants must be attending an accredited law school on a full-time basis, leading to a JD degree. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated an interest and a strong desire to work in the administration of justice or other public interest areas; current residents of the District of Columbia; and applicants who are already in law school who are in need of financial aid to continue their law school education. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, demonstrated community service, scholastic ability, recommendations, and a personal interview.