McKinley Onua Foundation
Barbara Onua Scholarship
Please
read rules in its entirety before completing this application.
Deadline: Scholarship
applications are due October 16, 2012,
5:00 p.m. (No exceptions).
Purpose: Mckinley Onua & Associates has
established the Barbara Onua scholarship to promote access and diversity in the
legal profession.
Award Components: Each year, the Mckinley Onua will select one (1) recipient to
receive a $1,000 scholarship that rewards students pursuing a career in the legal
profession. Scholarship
recipients will also receive a four (4) month internship at the law firm.
Award Criteria: Applicant must be enrolled in a four
(4) year bachelor or juris doctor program at an accredited institution.
Application Process:
Applicant
must submit the following items:
1. One (1) completed application form;
2. One (1)-character reference in the form of a
letter of recommendation;
3. One (1) personal essay; and
4. One (1) resume.
Personal
Essay: In your essay, please answer one (1) of the following questions:
ESSAY 1: Discuss the legality
and/or equity of employers requiring potential employees to waive or limit
their legal rights by signing employment applications that contain
clauses that limit employees’ legal options for any incident that may occur
during the employment. These
clauses include arbitration or statute of limitation reduction clauses, among
other. [500 - 2000 words]
ESSAY 2: Discuss “Amat Victoria
Curam,” which translates to “Victory favors the Prepared”. [500 - 2000 words]
THE DEADLINE for
the application is Monday, October 16, 2012. Applications postmarked
after this date will not be considered. No incomplete applications will be
considered.
Announcement of Scholarship Recipients: The scholarship recipient will be
announced on November 3, 2012 at the
McKinley Onua & Associates, LLP official anniversary party. The winner will
be invited to attend the reception to receive his or her award. The winning essay will also be
published in the McKinley Onua & Associates, LLP brochure.
Special Provision: Scholarship funds will be issued directly to the recipient’s
academic institution.
Please
email completed applications to Ms. Forde at tforde@mckinleyonua.com; or mail
applications to: Mckinley Onua & Associates, LLP, 32 Court Street,
Suite 1107, Brooklyn N.Y. 11201
Suite 1107, Brooklyn N.Y. 11201