Women's Law Caucus Scholarship

Seattle University’s Women’s Law Caucus is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a SU Law student who exemplifies the leadership qualities of the WLC’s core values. The WLC is dedicated to the support and development of women as active and successful members of the legal community. Through our support network of legal professionals and students, the WLC encourages students to interact with their current and future professional peers for both personal and professional development. The WLC originally created this scholarship to recognize the outstanding professional and personal accomplishments of Kellye Y. Testy, the first woman appointed as dean by the Seattle University School of Law. Dean Testy served as dean from 2004 to 2009.
Eligibility	Applicants must be full or part-time Seattle University School of Law students in good standing. “Good standing” refers to an applicant’s academic and disciplinary (if applicable) record. Applicants must also be a member of the Women’s Law Caucus.
Application Guidelines	The application deadline is Sunday, February 25, 2018 (5:00PM). All application materials must be submitted via email to Dean Deming at dcdeming@seattleu.edu. All committee members will keep application materials and applicant information confidential. A complete application must include: 1. Personal Statement The WLC’s core values are leadership and excellence in the advancement of women in the law. The personal statement should describe how you have demonstrated or plan to demonstrate one or both of these values in your academic career and/or through your work experience, as well as why you believe these values are important. 2. Résumé Your resume should include your contact information: email, mailing address, and phone number. 3. Letter of Recommendation (optional) You may, but are not required to, submit a letter of recommendation from a professor, employer, or advisor.
Selection Process	The scholarship committee shall be composed of five or six members including the Dean of Student Affairs, a law school faculty member, law school alumni, and WLC co-presidents. Committee members will evaluate the application materials to select a scholarship recipient.
Timeline	·         February 25th, 2018: Application deadline (5 p.m.) ·         Week of March 5th, 2018: Scholarship committee meets to select recipient. ·         Week of March 12th, 2018: All applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision via email. ·         March 27th, 2018: The WLC will publicly announce the scholarship recipient at the Woman of the Year celebration.
Fine Print	Per IRS guidelines regarding prizes and awards, the law school will furnish recipients with a 1099-MISC, the IRS form used to report such miscellaneous income.
Contact	Please feel free to contact the WLC Co-Presidents for more information: ·         Taliah Ahdut: ahdutt@seattleu.edu ·         Taylor Severns: severnst@seattleu.edu