IMPORTANT: Scholarship applications will not be accepted through this website. To apply, please download our application form from our www.conyersdill.com/careers web page. All required supporting documentation must accompany the completed application form and can be submitted via email or hand delivered.
Document requirements
| Essay |
| Transcripts |
| Proof of Bermudian or PRC Status |
| Acceptance letter |
| Letter from college stating tuition costs |
| Academic letter of recommendation |
| Personal letter of recommendation |
| Financial Need Form |
Specific Details
| Award Type: | Scholarship |
| Award Frequency: | Annually |
| Eligible Area(s) of Study: | Legal Studies |
| Education Level: | Post Graduate, Undergraduate |
| Awarded Amount: | 30,000 BMD |
| Number of Awards Granted: | 1 |
| Years Award Can Be Held: | up to 4 years |
| Application Deadline: | 16 July 2012 |
| Needs To Be Repaid: | No |
| Contact Name: | Thomazina Brown, Human Resource Generalist |
| Contact Phone: | 295-1422 ext. 4478 |
| Website: | click here |
Eligibility Criteria
| School must be accredited: | Yes |
| GPA requirement: | Minimum of 3.0
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| Nationality Requirement: | Bermudian |
| Must Have Attended School In Bermuda: | No |
| Must Have Graduated from Bermuda High School: | No |
| Must Be Accepted/Enrolled In Overseas Program: | No |
| Employment Attached: | Yes |
| Age Restriction: | No |
| Is the award restricted to a specific school or programme? | Yes, law degree commonwealth qualification |
Description
Must be enrolled in a law degree course leading to a Commonwealth qualification and subsequent admission to the Bermuda Bar. $30,000 awarded for the first year, renewable for a maximum of three further years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Applicants may, at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, pursue other scholarships. However, the Scholarship Committee will not grant the scholarship to an applicant who will receive combined awards that will exceed the applicant’s educational expenses.
Other Requirements
A copy of the application form which should be used, as approved by the Selection Committee, can be found on the Conyers Dill & Pearman website at www.conyersdill.com/careers. The application form must be completed in full in the applicant's own handwriting and be accompanied by:
- a general submission which will include career intentions, civil and extra curricular activities and achievements; and a statement of personal qualifications that would merit the granting of an award.
- a current curriculum vitae setting out educational and work experience and other extra curricular activities.
- copies of educational certificates, which must carry official certification of grades if these do not appear on the actual certificates. Transcript from any university or other institution of higher learning that has been attended.
- not more than two letters of character reference from School or College Principal, a Minister of Religion, Justice of the Peace or other well known or prominent member of the community. One recent work reference may be included if the applicant has been in full time employment for a period of three months or more.
- a statement of your financial requirements for the coming year(s) if you wish to be considered for a bursary should you not be awarded a scholarship.
- a note of other awards/scholarships for which you have applied including amounts, and the current status (e.g. received, pending, refused etc.). a copy of your Birth Certificate.
- letter from the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing attesting to the fact that applicant has Bermudian status.
- a recent {within six months} medical certificate.
- proof of acceptance by an approved university or institution of higher learning evidencing acceptance into a recognized legal programme.
- a letter from parent/guardian undertaking responsibility for any additional funds necessary for overseas tuition.
- applicant's undertaking (intent to return to Bermuda to practice Law for the period of time equal to that of the award)
