CFAs: Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship (US)

The mission of the Herbert Lehman Education Fund is to help transform the promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political reality by supporting talented undergraduate students with financial need to stay in school and successfully complete their bachelor’s degree.

Funding Information

• The Legal Defense Fund Herbert Lehman Scholarship Program awards are $3,000 per year, over four years, for a total of $12,000 – provided funds are available.

Eligibility Criteria

• U.S. Citizenship;
• Must be a graduating high school senior, a first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college. Students beginning as a junior are not eligible;
• Demonstrated financial need – must have a combined family income of $70,000 or less;
• Record of academic achievement;
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.

Application Requirements

• Your application must include all items listed below:
  • Completed scholarship application form;
  • A copy of the acceptance letter to the college you will attend;
  • Two recommendation letters;
  • Resume;
  • A copy of your current school transcript (finalists will be required to submit an official transcript);
  • A personal statement;
  • An essay;
  • A copy of your SAT and/or ACT test scores;
  • A copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form). The adjusted gross family income line of your FAFSA form must be completed showing a dollar amount. If not, a copy of your parent/guardian income tax return must be attached. If you are independent of your parent/guardian, provide your income tax return.
• Finalists will be required to submit a recent professional photo. (As a guideline, your face should take up approximately 60% of the frame).

For more information, visit The Legal Defense Fund.