FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Dwight L. Greene Scholars have the opportunity to work alongside faculty and staff of the Mendel Center for Public Justice who provide Scholars with mentoring, academic and career advising, and professional development opportunities throughout their three years at Hofstra Law. Scholars are invited to attend various program events, participate in public service projects, and meet regularly with staff, faculty, alumni, and other Fellows.

As part of the program, Scholars are required to complete two 10-week summer internships after the first and second years. Internships enable students to integrate the practical experience of full-time work with their formal legal training, and Scholars can select an internships with a variety of non-profit, government and judicial placements. Program staff work together with each Scholar to find an internship that will further the student′s professional goals. 

SCHOLARSHIP KEY FACTS
Hofstra Law selects one student each year from the admitted entering class to receive the Dwight L. Greene Endowed Memorial Scholarship and Fellowship. The scholarship is awarded to someone who demonstrates a commitment to the ideals of equality, justice, diversity and excellence.

Scholarship
The scholarship covers full tuition and fees for three years of law school as long as good academic standing is maintained. This scholarship cannot be combined with a Hofstra Law merit scholarship. However, admitted students will receive the higher amount of the two scholarship funds.

Summer Stipend
The Fellowship includes an annual stipend of $6,000 to offset living expenses while working during the summer for a nonprofit or government agency dedicated to advocacy on behalf of underrepresented groups.  Total funding will vary based on hours worked during the fellowship. 

The scholarship is open to persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, nationalities, ages and genders. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of:

• Demonstrated academic excellence.
• Proven leadership ability and community service.
• Experience with advocacy on behalf of minority groups prior to law school, including political activity, aid to minority social support networks, participation in events that promote the visibility of minorities, and other forms of charitable and/or philanthropic activity.

Consideration is given to the applicant’s plans to advocate on behalf of minority communities. In order to be considered, applicants must submit all required materials for the scholarship and JD application. The selection of finalists is conducted by a Faculty Committee, which may request an on-campus interview with candidates.

Applicants must submit:

1. A Completed Application
2. A Resume
3. A Personal Statement
   Professor Greene brought great insight, commitment and dedication to the pursuit of social justice for minority groups. In no more than three pages, please discuss how your past activities have furthered the interests of justice and equality for minority groups, and how you expect your career as an attorney to advance these goals further.
4. Two Letters of Recommendation
   Include two letters from persons who can speak to your experience with advocacy on behalf of minority groups. They cannot be the same as those submitted as a part of your J.D. application. The application and further instructions can be found on the Admitted Student Portal.

To submit an application and for more information please contact Franca Sachs.