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Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Rhode Island Bar Foundation

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Avg. Amount Awarded
133
Days
March 31 2026
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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Description

The Rhode Island Bar Foundation's Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1989 to support and foster high legal practice standards by assisting Rhode Island residents who show promise that they will become outstanding lawyers and who need financial assistance to study law. The Scholarship is in honor of the late Thomas F. Black, Jr., a person known for his impressive ability as a lawyer and banker, his deeply rooted legal scholarship and his notable participation in civic and charitable causes. The Bar Foundation intends to award scholarships to students who will be entering their first year of law school in September 2025. The scholarship is for the first year of law school only. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$25,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Rhode Island
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Law/Legal Services

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Scholarship Financial Package
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact tgallo@ribar.com
Tel: 401-421-6541
Fax: 401-421-2703 Address 41 Sharpe Drive,
Cranston, RI 02920