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The Frederick B. Abramson Public Interest Fellowship Award is a fellowship for up to
$10,000 awarded to one or more graduating law students, judicial law clerks, or practicing attorneys wishing to
work in public interest law. The recipients must exemplify Fred Abramson's commitment to the use of law to
advance the community and public interest by committing to at least one year's employment with a not-for-profit
organization in the District of Columbia. |
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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING 2009 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: Unfortunately, due to lack of funding, the Abramson Foundation is suspending the fellowship program for the 2009-2010 year. Please check back in the Summer of 2010. Thank you. |
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| Public Interest Fellowship |
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The Frederick B. Abramson Memorial Foundation is accepting applications for the Frederick B. Abramson Public
Interest Fellowship Award. This fellowship is awarded to one or more students graduating from any ABA-approved law
school in the United States, individuals completing judicial clerkships, or practicing attorneys wishing to work in
the non-profit sector. Candidates must agree to work for a 501(c)(3) non-profit and government organizations in
the District of Columbia for at least 12 months beginning at to be determind date and must demonstrate commitment
to public interest law and community service. Financial need is a critical factor in awarding fellowships-the
Board of Directors pays special attention to the applicants' salaries, education debt, and other financial
responsibilities. Although applicants working at national organizations will be considered, preference will be
given to applicants whose work most directly benefits District of Columbia residents. The Fellowship can be used
for repayment of student loans, as a salary supplement, to offset bar exam expenses, or for any other purpose.
Minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. |
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Up to $10,000 |
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The Foundation Board of Directors will review applications and make determination of award(s). Applicants will be notified of status in writing by the end of September. Fellowships will be presented at a winter reception. |
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| Deadline: 2009-2010 fellowship program suspended | |||||||||||||
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Fellowship Committee |
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The Frederick B. Abramson Memorial Foundation c/o The Bauman Foundation 2040 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Telephone: (202) 683-4816 | Fax: (202) 328-2003 Questions or Comments? info@abramsonfoundation.org © 2009 Frederick B. Abramson Memorial Foundation Web development by TMG - The Magazine Group |