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U.S. citizens currently attending a paralegal education program in the United States may apply after completing at least one semester. The 2026 application requires a 500 to 750 word essay describing educational and career goals, how the applicant plans to achieve them, and adversity they may face, plus a certified official paralegal-school transcript including the most recent semester.
The Buckfire & Buckfire PC Paralegal Scholarship Program awards $1,000.
The deadline is October 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Law & Legal Studies. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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