Dear GABWA:

The Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys in Law & Business Inc. (LIWOCA) seeks applications from women of color law students for its 2009 scholarship awards. A minimum of five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must 1) have completed at least one year of law school; 2) are attending an accredited law school in the U.S. at the time of their application; 3) are "in good standing" in their law schools; 4) are citizens of the U.S.; 5) have completed the scholarship application and submitted an official transcript; and 6) have demonstrated a commitment to the profession and are active in their community and law school. The application deadline is June 16, 2008. LIWOCA was founded by GABWA Member Marian Cover Dockery. Furthermore, LIWOCA was selected as the recipient of the 2008 GABWA Founders Award - The Zenith Award for Service to the Community and will receive the award at the Glitter Gala & Auction on Saturday, June 28.Do not miss out on this great opportunity! For more information, please go to http://www.leadingwomenofcolor.org/scholarships.htm <http://www.leadingwomenofcolor.org/scholarships.htm>Deadline: JUNE 16, 2008