Fellowships and Scholarships

Dwight L. Greene Endowed Memorial Scholarship and Fellowship

Hofstra Law professor Dwight L. Greene was a brilliant scholar, a talented teacher and a beloved colleague. In 1995, shortly after his sudden and premature death, Hofstra Law, the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell, and Professor Greene’s family, friends and colleagues endowed a scholarship and fellowship in his honor.

The Dwight L. Greene Endowed Memorial Scholarship and Fellowship is awarded annually to one student who demonstrates a commitment to the ideals of equality, justice, diversity and excellence to which Professor Greene dedicated his life work.

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 also includes an annual stipend of $5,000 to offset living expenses while working during the summer for a nonprofit or government agency dedicated to advocacy on behalf of underrepresented minoritized groups.

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 lawadmissions@hofstra.edu.