Diversity Scholarship Grants
Diversity Scholarship Grants
Encouraging diversity and inclusion within the field of ADR
In addition to these individualized grants, the AAA-ICDR Foundation has established diversity scholarships at Howard University and North Carolina Central University, two historically Black colleges and universities that offer certificates in dispute resolution programs in their law schools.
Both scholarships involve a three-year commitment of $150,000, $50,000 annually, to award scholarships to second- or third-year law school students in certificates in dispute resolution programs. Scholarship recipients will be selected yearly, in September, by each law school.
Eligibility
- Member of group that has been historically underrepresented in the alternative dispute resolution profession and/or ability to bring a diverse perspective to the field as a result of adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and life experiences and/or a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Acceptance in a degree program or fellowship in alternative dispute resolution or confirmation of registration at a well-recognized conference or training program in alternative dispute resolution.
- Need for financial assistance.
Both individual and group applications are eligible. For group applications, all individuals must complete an application and be submitted at the same time by the organization. Group applications are limited to 10 applicants per group annually.
In order to award as many eligible applicants as possible with scholarships, the total amount of scholarship funds will not exceed $2,000 per individual. Once the maximum total of $2,000 has been reached for an individual (either in varying amounts or as a single award), the AAA-ICDR Foundation Diversity Scholarship Committee will not award additional scholarship funds to that individual.
Payment of Scholarship
If approved, a check or money transfer will be made payable directly to the institution offering the degree program or, in the case of attendance at a conference or fellowship, to the recipient upon submission of the confirmed conference registration or notice of fellowship acceptance.
Please note: funds for approved conference or program registration, transportation and/or hotel will be reimbursed upon proof of payment.
Scholarship Application Requirements
Completion of the online application, complete with all required attachments, including:
- JPEG Photograph
- One-page cover letter of interest including details of qualifying ADR degree program, fellowship or well-recognized conference
- Supporting program materials showing acceptance to an ADR degree program or fellowship or registration to a well-recognized ADR conference
- Biography to be used for announcement of scholarship awards
Review
The review process will be competitive. Not all applicants will receive award funding. Applicants that do not complete the application as required or do not provide the necessary documentation will be automatically denied. Criteria for review will be:
- Content and quality of application materials
- Demonstrated interested in ADR
- Demonstrated financial need
- Any other relevant factors
Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly until appropriated funds are expended.
Application Form
If you meet the eligibility criteria above, and are ready to provide the required information (photograph, cover letter, etc.) outlined above, please click on the Online Application Form link below to register and begin the application process.
Application Form
If you meet the eligibility criteria above, and are ready to provide the required information (photograph, cover letter, etc.) outlined above, please click on the Online Application Form link below to register and begin the application process.