The Sadie T.M. Alexander Book Fund & The Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Scholarships

The National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Chapter (NBA/WLD) was formed to address the challenges to advancement in the legal profession faced by women of color in the Greater Philadelphia area. While significant strides have been made since 1927 when Dr. Sadie
T. M. Alexander became the first black woman admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, women of color continue to face unique obstacles to career advancement in the legal profession. The NBA/WLD remains dedicated to the promotion of diversity in area law schools, law firms and corporations and to providing continuing legal education seminars, mentoring programs, networking opportunities and community service projects.

The Foundation, the charitable arm of the NBA/WLD, administers the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Tuition Scholarship and Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander Book Scholarships. Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships to qualified African American female law students who demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Justice Juanita Kidd Stout and Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander.

Below please find the 2024 Foundation scholarship application protocol (three pages). Up to six (6) Sadie T. M. Alexander Book Fund Scholarships (books and supplies) may be awarded in an amount up to $2,500 each. In addition, one Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Tuition Scholarship may be awarded in the amount of $5,000. Applicants may apply for the tuition scholarship and/or the book fund scholarship; however only one scholarship may be awarded per applicant. Applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher will automatically be considered for the Stout Tuition Scholarship. Scholarship awardees will be selected based upon criteria as outlined in the attached protocol. That protocol includes a review of the applicant’s personal statement, academic performance as well as work and/or community service. Additionally, each applicant may be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

All applications MUST be emailed on or before July 8, 2024 to ensure consideration. No late
or incomplete applications will be accepted or considered. Scholarships will be awarded by
August 28, 2024. Applicants will be notified only if they are awarded a scholarship.

Please visit www.nbawldphila.org for additional information about the scholarships and the work of the NBA/WLD. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Co-chairs of the Scholarship Committee at scholarships@nbawldphila.org