Fort Worth Paralegal Association

FWPA Student Membership Scholarship


2023 FWPA Scholarship


Coming Soon!  Apply for the 2023 FWPA Scholarship Award


Deadline to apply:  TBA

 Scholarship(s) will be awarded:  August 2023 at the August General Membership Meeting


2021 FWPA Student Scholarship Recipient

The 2021 FWPA Scholarship was awarded to Elena Snyder in the amount of $1000.00. Elena is an exceptional student, currently attending paralegal courses at the University of Texas at Arlington, Continuing Education and Enterprise Development. Elena is an A+ student who excels in legal research and writing, and written discovery.



Elena has Paralegal Super Powers!

Student Member Scholarship Award

Fort Worth Paralegal Association is offering a college or paralegal school scholarship to students who meet all of the qualifications and rules stated herein. If chosen, the student may be awarded up to $500.00 to be paid directly to their school. These funds may only be used for paralegal courses or books.  

The FWPA is looking for passionate student members who will continue to foster paralegal education and ethics in the Texas legal community.

If you have any questions regarding 2022 Scholarships, please contact Donna Patterson, Scholarship Chair, for questions and other information.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RULES (All five rules apply to applicants)1.Students who are current FWPA members.  2. Students who are at least 17 years of age.  3. Students who maintain a minimum “B” grade or 3.5 GPA. Grades will be verified by review of current college transcript, that is to be provided with this application.  4. Students must be enrolled in a minimum or six credit hours or 2 courses in the last calendar year,in a paralegal or legal assistant program.  5. Students must be a resident of Tarrant County.

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