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Honorable Cynthia S. Emkes Scholarship

Johnson County Community Foundation

Honorable Cynthia S. Emkes Scholarship was established in honor of the first female judge elected in Johnson County. The scholarship is given to law students with preference to female applicants.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    Preference is given to those applicants who will be first-year law students, but those already in law school will be considered.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • College:
    Applicants must be a past graduate of Johnson County, IN and attending or planning to attend an accredited Indiana Law School.
  • Extracurricular:
    Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement with emphasis on leadership roles.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Female applicants have first priority, if there are no suitable female applicants male applicants may be considered.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Provide an essay describing why you desire to pursue a legal career.

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