DRI announces its annual Law Student Diversity Scholarship program, open to rising (2016-17) second- and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, LGBT and Multi-Racial students. The goal of these scholarships is to provide financial assistance to two worthy law students from ABA-accredited law schools to promote in a tangible way, the DRI Diversity Statement of Principle. All rising second- and third-year female law students are also eligible, regardless of race or ethnicity. Any other rising second- and third-year law students who come from backgrounds that would add to the cause of diversity, regardless of race or gender, are eligible to apply.  To qualify for this scholarship, a candidate must be a full-time student. Evening students also qualify for consideration if they have completed one-third or more of the total credit hours required for a degree by the applicant's law school.   Two scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to applicants who best meet the following criteria:  Demonstrated academic excellence  Service to the profession  Service to the community  Service to the cause of diversity Applications must be received by DRI no later than Wednesday, March 30, 2016.  You can apply here.        Save the Date!  The 2016 Law Student Diversity Scholarship winners will be notified in advance and will be officially announced at theDiversity for Success Seminar, June 9-10 at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Seminar brochure and link to register to follow.