University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Description: NFPA is the national voice and the standard for excellence for the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, NFPA is a non-profit professional organization representing more than 15,000 paralegals. NFPA and THOMSON-REUTERS will award annual scholarships totaling $5,000.00 to paralegal students in the United States. The number and amount of scholarships to be given shall be determined annually by the NFPA Board of Directors at its Winter Board Meeting upon the recommendations of the NFPA Education Coordinator who shall meet at the discretion of the NFPA President. The amount of money allocated each year for scholarships may be increased or decreased by either NFPA or Thomson-Reuters, with the party increasing the fund responsible for contributing the increased amount. Eligibility The criteria listed below will be utilized in selecting scholarship recipients. The applicant: (a) Must be a full or part-time student enrolled in a paralegal program; (b) Must demonstrate and maintain a B average; (c) May demonstrate extracurricular activities and/or community service; (d) May demonstrate active participation in paralegal program clubs or activities; and (e) May demonstrate financial need. International students may be eligible for this scholarship