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Lois I. Baker Scholarship. An endowed fund to assist a second-year student. Established by friends and former students to honor Lois I. Baker's long service as the school's law librarian. Awarded on the bases of financial need and academic achievement.

James D. Barnett Scholarships. Established by Mrs. Winifred Barnett Allendoerfer and Professor Carl Allendoerfer in memory of James D. Barnett, member of the UO faculty from 1908 until his death in 1957. This fund is to be used to assist needy and worthy students (first-, second, and third-year) to pursue their studies in law and government at the UO School of Law.

Derrick A. Bell, Jr. Scholarships. Established by Hope Dohnal Smith JD '81 in honor of Derrick A. Bell, Jr. Dr. Bell served as the Dean of the School of Law from 1981 to 1985. Awarded to academically talented minority students based on scholarly interest, achievement and demonstrated ability. Available for first-, second-, and/or third-year students.

Hugh L. Biggs Scholarship. The award is supported by an endowed fund established by the late Hugh L. Biggs, a trustee emeritus of the UO Foundation board and a prominent attorney in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from the UO in 1927 and from the School of Law in 1931. The scholarship is awarded to first-, second-, and/or third-year students on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, and professional promise.

Bramlett Family Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is provided by a gift from Eugene and Wilhelmina Bramlett in honor of Luetta and Robert Branch, cousins of Dennis Chandler, who is the son of James Chandler, Professor of Law at George Washington University. Awarded to a first-year African-American student with demonstrated need and community involvement. Must write an essay of 400- to 600-words, which is evaluated on the basis of the writer's potential and not necessarily the writing skills.

Clifford Carlsen Scholarship. This law school scholarship is based on funds originally provided by the University of Oregon Board of Visitors.

Francis I. Cheney Scholarship Fund. Established by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation in 1991 to honor the memory of Francis I. Cheney. Mr. Cheney graduated from the School of Law in 1933. Awarded for scholastic achievement, high quality of leadership, good character, motivation, and citizenship -first-, second-, and/or third-year law students.

Henry E. Collier Law Scholarships. Established in the will of the late Henry E.Collier, a Portland attorney. Awarded to students with financial need who are registered full time at the UO Law School. Applicants must submit a brief statement outlining goals with respect to the profession of the law and addressing his or her professional intent. Scholarship funds must be used for tuition, fees or books.

Rose Mary and Thomas Dempsey, Sr. Memorial Law School Scholarship. Established in 2003 by Thomas M. Dempsey in memory of his parents. Awarded to a UO School of Law student based on "(1) interest in trial work; (2) demonstrated financial need, as determined by the UO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships; (3) academic achievement. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Law School."

Diversity-Building Scholarships. Recognize citizens and permanent residence students who enhance the educational experience of all by sharing diverse cultural experiences. This scholarship provides tuition remission awards ranging from partial to full tuition and fee waivers. The application must be postmarked on or before January 15. Contact the UO Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for criteria and applications or visit the website: http://financialaid.uoregon.edu/SCG-dbsinfo.htm

Edith Durgan Scholarship. Established by the Estate of Edith Durgan, who graduated from the University of Oregon in 1929. Applicants may be selected on the basis of financial need as well as scholastic ability. May include first-year students. Renewable at Committee's discretion.

Caroline Forell Scholarship. Established in honor of Caroline Forell, member of the law faculty since 1978. The scholarship is to provide support for first-year students with financial need.

The Tom Foster Endowed Scholarship Fund. Established by family, friends, and peers in memory of Tom Foster, who was awarded a posthumous degree on May 16, 2000. He was an active member of The Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation (JELL) and had developed outstanding academic skills in the area of Intellectual Property. Awarded on the basis of character and qualities of Tom Foster, Jr.: integrity, honesty, passion, humor, motivation, and dedication to the law school and search for knowledge. Recipient will be selected by the JELL Editor-in-Chief and Staff Editor, the Student Bar Association president, and the JELL faculty advisor. Each candidate will be required to write an essay accepting the nomination and explain why they would be honored to receive this scholarship.

Lorienne Conlee Fowler Law Scholarship. Funded by a trust fund established by the late Dr. Frank E. Fowler in memory of his wife, Mrs. Lorienne Conlee Fowler. Awarded to a female, first-year law student on basis of need and scholastic record. Renewable if student continues to make satisfactory academic progress.

The Otto J. Frohnmayer Scholarship. This gift is made to honor Otto J. Frohnmayer, lifelong friend of William J. Bowerman. Mr. Frohnmayer was a member of the University of Oregon School of Law class of 1933 and helped create the School's Development Fund Board. He established a successful private practice in Medford, Oregon and was seen throughout his career as an outstanding leader, innovator, and ethical member of his profession. The holder of this scholarship should be conscious of Oregon's traditions, values, and be committed to community service. Qualifications: Oregon resident; well rounded student; student in good academic standing; preference for student with demonstrated financial need. A new award is given annually to a first-year student - over $2,000, renewed second year (over $3,000) and third year (over $5,000).

William Frye Endowed Scholarship. Supported by a bequest from William Frye, a former Lane County district attorney, Oregon State senator, and a member of the class of 1956. A new award is issued to an incoming student and renewed annually so that each year one student in each of the three classes is receiving the scholarship. Awarded on the basis of need, leadership ability, and interest in public service, demonstrated preference or ability to practice trial law is given precedence over scholastic achievement. Recipients must be graduates of Oregon high schools.

Herbert B. Galton Labor Relations Law Scholarship. Supported by the income of an endowed fund established by the late Herbert B. Galton, a member of the Class of 1938 and a Portland, Oregon attorney who had an abiding interest and long involvement in labor-relations law. Provides a scholarship to a first-year UO law student who has demonstrated interest in labor relations, employment law, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and potential for the pursuit of law. A two-year award totaling more than $5,000. Continuation is contingent upon satisfactory academic achievement, enrollment in and completion of a minimum of two upper-level ADR courses if offered by the Law School, and attainment of some practical experience as supervised by an ADR professor designated by the Dean of the Law School.

General University Scholarships Awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement. Individual awards range from $750 to $3,000 per year. The application must be postmarked by February 1. You must apply before receiving your admission decision. Further information and applications are available on-line, http://financialaid.uoregon.edu/SCG-univ.htm

Robert Gershbein Scholarship. Established by Judge Ellen Rosenblum, JD '75 and Richard Meeker, JD '74 in memory of Robert Gershbein, an accepted applicant to the UO Law School who died in 1992. Awarded on the basis of a demonstrated interest and commitment to the pursuit of a career in public policy or poverty law. The recipient shall be strongly encouraged to undertake a project that is in line with the scholar's expressed interest in public or low-income housing.

Nelson H. and Kathleen D. Grubbe Scholarship. An endowed fund, established in 2003. Awarded to a qualified Oregon resident.

The John and Elenor Halderman Scholarship Fund. Established in 1991 by a gift from Elenor L. Halderman in honor of her late husband, John W. Halderman, Class of 1931. Mr. Halderman was an expert on the United Nations and played an instrumental role in its formation. The scholarship is awarded to first-, second, and third-year students with demonstrated interest in and commitment to the pursuit of a career in international law with primary emphasis on the study of world order in international relations and human rights. Providing these criteria are met, secondary consideration to both scholastic achievement and financial need.

Leslie Harris and Nancy Shurtz Scholarship Endowment Fund. Established by an anonymous donor in 1994 to support scholarships for qualified students in the University of Oregon School of Law. May include first year students. One yearly scholarship given in the name of Leslie Harris and one in the name of Nancy Shurtz, members of the law faculty since 1992.

Orlando John and Marian H. Hollis Scholarship. Established in 2000 by the Estate of Orlando Hollis. Mr. Hollis served as dean of the Law School from 1945 to 1967. To be used to provide scholarships to third-year law students with an interest in Legal Procedure and Conflict of Laws.

Dean Orlando John Hollis Scholar Award for Academic Excellence. This scholarship is made possible by a gift from the Bowerman Foundation to honor Dean Hollis, a member of the Class of 1928. He was a member of the law school faculty from 1931 - 1967; served as the dean from 1945-1967. The scholarship is awarded annually to a thirdyear law student who has been enrolled at UO School of Law or his/her first two years and remains in residence for the third year. Based on academic excellence and intention to practice in Oregon. The top five second-year students who meet the above requirements are interviewed for this prestigious award.

Charles G. Howard Law Scholarship. This scholarship fund was established by members of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity and named in honor of the late Charles G. Howard, a member of the School of Law faculty from 1928-1971. Several scholarships of varying amounts are awarded annually based on the following:
1) The financial need and circumstances of the student(s).
2) The ability and attempt by the student to solve such financial problems.
3) The academic record of the student. However, such academic record shall be considered only to determine whether the student is making satisfactory progress in the School of Law.

Garland Dave Hunter Scholarship. Established in 1999 in memory of Garland Dave Hunter '58 JD '61. The Scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of merit to a second year law student interested in Business Law who intends to practice in the State of Oregon. Involvement in the Law & Entrepreneurship Center and/or its programs is also desirable. Financial need can be a factor but is not controlling.

Mark Edwin Johnson Scholarship. Established by Mark Edwin Johnson, this scholarship is awarded to a first-year out of state law student at the UO School of Law.

Michael A. Johnston Award. An endowed fund established by family and friends in memory of law student Michael A. Johnston. Scholarship recipient must be a graduating law student who has a disability or disabling disease and who displays qualities of independence, perseverance, gentleness of spirit, and love for all manner of people and things. Priority to student diagnosed six months before or after acceptance into law school. Grades and activities are considered. Financial need not considered.

James T. Landye Scholarship. The scholarships are financed from a fund contributed by the friends of the late James T. Landye, a Portland, Oregon, labor lawyer and member of the Class of 1934. Mr. Landye, a member of the Class of 1934, was a founder of ATLA, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, formerly the National Association of Claimants' Compensation Attorneys. ATLA was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1946. He was ATLA's second President, 1947-48, and to date, the only Oregonian to serve in this capacity. Mr. Landye, born in Swansea, Wales in 1910, was a labor and trial lawyer in Portland, Oregon. At the time of his death in 1956, he was the Campaign Manager for U.S. Senator Wayne L. Morse. Applicants are selected on the basis of scholastic ability, financial need, and interest in trial law or labor law.

Law School Diversity Scholarship. Established by Ken Lewis, the donor's first preference is to award this scholarship to an incoming minority student who meets Oregon residency requirements. If unable to satisfy donor's first preference, any qualified applicant to the UO School of Law who meets Oregon residency requirements is eligible for the award.

Mary Lawrence Scholarship Endowment Fund. Established by UO law school faculty, former students, and professional colleagues to honor retired Legal Writing Director, Professor Mary Lawrence. Scholarship(s) are provided for the top ranked student(s) of the first year class. The scholarship(s) will be awarded to the student(s) upon entry of the second year of study at the UO School of Law. In the event that there is more than one top student the endowment award will be split equally between each student.

Jason Lee School of Law Scholarship. Awarded to a student who 1) shares a similar background and circumstances entering law school as those of Mr. Lee, who entered law school as a student with English as a second language; 2) demonstrates financial need; 3) has high academic merit. Each of these three criteria above should be considered in descending order in the selection of a qualified candidate for this scholarship.

Jeanne Latourette Linklater Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Law. Supported by income from a bequest by Jeanne Latourette Linklater, whose husband, Kenneth A. Linklater, graduated from the School of Law in 1935, and whose father, Earl C. Latourette, was Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court from 1953 to 1955. Awarded to first-year students based on academic excellence.

Ann Louise Litin Memorial Award. Established by family and friends of the late Ann Louise Litin, class of 1982. As a tribute to Ann Louise's memory, her family and friends have established this award, which may be given to a second- or third-year law student who demonstrates the admirable qualities similar to those of Ann Louise: concern for others, enthusiasm, generosity of spirit, and loyalty to family and friends. Financial need and academic achievement are not prerequisites for eligibility.

John L. and Naomi M. Luvaas Graduate Fellowship. Established by Naomi and John Luvaas '39 JD '42. Mr. Luvaas is a founding partner of Luvaas, Cobb, Richards and Fraser, the fourth-largest law firm in Lane County. He is a recipient of the School of Law Meritorious Service Award. Given to one or more law students (may including incoming students). Recipient must have been a resident of Oregon for at least three (3) years.

Fredric R. Merrill Writing Award. An award established by friends, family, and colleagues to honor the late Fredric R. Merrill, member of the law faculty from 1970 to 1992. Given annually to a student who has demonstrated excellence in writing for the Oregon Law Review.

Van Mollison Family Scholarship. This award was established by Richard and Maria Mollison. Awarded to an Oregon resident to is paying in-state tuition. Preference is given to an Oregon student from east of the Cascade Mountain.

Wayne Morse Endowed Memorial Scholarship. An endowed fund established in 1991 by the estate of Nancy T. Fisher to honor the late Wayne L. Morse, a member of the faculty of the School of Law from 1929 to 1943, who served as dean from 1931 to 1943. Wayne Morse was a former governor of Oregon in addition to being a U.S. Senator from Oregon from 1929 to 1943. He was dedicated Democrat committed to public service and the State of Oregon.

Wayne Morse Center Fellowships. The Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics is an independent center housed at the UO School of Law. Its mission is to stimulate interdisciplinary research and discussion on topics championed by the late U. S. Senator Wayne Morse and serves as a living memorial to him. The Morse Center selects topics in the fields of law and politics, hosts distinguished scholars, and supplements their visits with commissioned activities on campus and around the community. Each year the Morse Center awards fellowships in the amount to three members of each law school class. Fellows are expected to participate in the activities of the center. Activities include providing assistance to visiting scholars, event planning and support, research assistance, and being a Morse Center ambassador to law and non-law students and the broader community. For more information, see www.morsechair.uoregon.edu

Oregon Law School Alumni Association. Awarded by the UO School of Law Alumni Association to members of the entering class of the School of Law on the bases of prelegal academic achievement and financial need.

Oregon State Bar Affirmative Action Scholarships. Twenty $2,000 scholarships are available through the Oregon State Bar Affirmative Action Program (AAP) to entering and current Oregon Law school students who intend to practice in Oregon, who can demonstrate financial need, and who help further the AAP mission. Decision criteria include factors that affect access to justice, such as ethnic minority status, disability, and sexual orientation. Application forms are available from the Oregon State Bar, telephone (503) 620-0222, extension 337 or (800) 452-8260, extension 337 (in Oregon); or email.

Oregon State Bar Securities Regulation Scholarship. Established in 1990 by the Oregon State Bar, this scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating student who has stated intent to practice law in Oregon. The award is intended to encourage scholarship in the securities regulation field and to introduce outstanding students to securities law practitioners.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) Scholarships. Visit the OSAC web site to learn more about these scholarships for Oregon residents: www.getcollegefunds.org. The annual deadline is March 1.

Kathryn Fenning Owens Endowed Scholarship. Established in 1989 by a gift from Helen McKenzie Owens and Richard C. Owens, Class of 1970, in memory of former UO law student Kathryn Fenning Owens. Awarded on the basis of financial need as well as scholastic ability with a preference for women. May include first-year students.

Paul Patterson Memorial Fellowship. Fellowship awarded annually to a student completing the second year in Law School who best exemplifies the high qualities of integrity, leadership and dedication to public service that characterized Paul L. Patterson, late governor of Oregon and member of the Class of 1926.

Wade & Elsie Marker Plymell Scholarship. Established by Alice Plymell, this award is to support current disabled students or to recruit disabled students to the UO School of law. Preference will be given to students who are qualified individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA of 1990, as amended.

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Scholarship in Memory of Robert T. Mautz. A fund augmented annually with contributions from individual attorneys in the Portland firm of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, many of whom practiced with the late Robert T. Mautz, a 1927 graduate of the school. Selection of recipients is based on financial need and demonstrated promise of becoming a good attorney.

Robert S. Summers Scholarship. Established by Brent Summers, first preference will be given to a student from Oregon who attended Pine-Eagle High School in Halfway, Oregon. Second preference will be given to a student who attended high school in Oregon east of 120 degrees longitude and north of 44 degrees latitude.

Tax Executives Institute Scholarship. Funds were made available by Tax Executives Institute, Portland Chapter. Awarded to a second- or third-year law student who has established strong academic credentials and a background demonstrating a propensity toward corporate tax.

Voillequé Endowed Scholarship. Established by Ann Voillequé, this scholarship is awarded to a law student, preferably a minority woman, with financial need.

Williams, Kastner & Gibbs Scholarship. Awarded to a second- or third-year law student who has established strong academic credentials and a background demonstrating a propensity toward the public good. The Williams, Kastner & Gibbs Fellow will embody the positive compassionate image of the legal profession. To qualify for the fellowship a student must write a 500 word or fewer essay analyzing a topic to be determined by the Law School and Williams, Kastner & Gibbs representatives.

Gladys A. Wynd Scholarship. Established by Gladys Wynd, a University of Oregon graduate. Scholarships for law students will be awarded in the name of Gladys Wynd based upon academic excellence without regard to financial need.

Oglesby and Doris Young Scholarship. The original gift from Southern Pacific Lines railroad was made in honor of Oglesby Young when he received the Meritorious Service Award in 1995. The award is given to a student who graduated from an Oregon high school and from the University of Oregon and who plans to stay in Oregon and practice law. Scholastic achievement and financial need are considered.

Other Scholarships. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships receives notices regarding scholarships and posts the information on-line, http://financialaid.uoregon.edu