Purpose



Program at a Glance
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Source: Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs

Program Office: Federal TRIO Programs

CFDA Number: 84.936
Program Type: Noncompetitive grants
Also Known As: Thurgood Marshall Program


Program Description

This program is designed to provide low-income, minority, or disadvantaged college students with the information, preparation, and financial assistance needed to gain access to and to complete law school study.


Types of Projects

Funding for this program may be used to pay for services such as: information and counseling, tutorial services, pre-law mentoring programs, assistance and counseling on admission to accredited law schools, a six-week summer law institute for Thurgood Marshall fellows to prepare for legal studies, midyear seminars, and other educational activities.


Last Modified: 09/12/2008