PARALEGAL DIVISION ANNOUNCES
TAPS 2009 SCHOLARSHIP
For the upcoming 2009 TAPS seminar (Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar, a three-day CLE seminar), the Paralegal Division of the State
Bar of Texas will award up to two (2) scholarships for the registration fee to attend the TAPS 2009 seminar. Below please find the guidelines
and application for applying for this scholarship.
- The Recipient must apply for or be a member of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
- To apply for a TAPS scholarship, the applicant is required to give a written essay regarding the paralegal profession. The essay should
be two (2) pages and double-spaced.
- To apply for a TAPS scholarship, the applicant is required to provide two (2) personal references, which describe the applicant’s involvement
in the paralegal profession.
- Financial need shall be a contributing factor, but not a requirement. However, if two or more applicants are tied in meeting the criteria
for the scholarship, financial need shall be the determining factor.
Other
- No money will be sent directly to the recipient.
- The scholarship for TAPS shall cover the cost of registration only.
- The scholarship selection committee for reviewing scholarship applications for TAPS shall be composed of the Chair of the TAPS Planning
Committee, one Planning Committee Sub-Committee Chair, and the Board Advisor to the TAPS Planning Committee.
The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas will award scholarships for TAPS 2009 which will cover the cost of registration in accordance
with the TAPS scholarship guidelines.
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here to view and print the TAPS 2009 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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