Monique E. Emdin Memorial Award at the University of Buffalo 2026

Monique E. Emdin Memorial Award

Established in 2009 by Barclay Damon LLP and the Bethesda World Harvest International Church in memory of the late Monique E. Emdin, JD ’07.

Eligibility criteria -

• The applicant must be a graduating student majoring in the School of Law.
• They must be a member of a group traditionally underrepresented* in the legal profession and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service, including meaningful contributions to the Law School through active involvement in student organizations.

*For purposes of this scholarship, the term “underrepresented” is intended to refer to individuals who have been historically underrepresented in a particular field of study, profession, or educational pathway based on factors such as socioeconomic background (e.g., Pell eligibility), first-generation college status, geographic origin, educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, veteran status, or other unprotected characteristics. This term does not establish preference based on race, sex, ethnicity, or any other protected classification under applicable federal or state law.

Application process -

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