Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section Scholarship

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1 Page 1 of 5 Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section Scholarship The Intellectual Property Section of the Oregon State Bar is pleased to be offering an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a single Oregon law school student who can evidence a clear interest in and aptitude for intellectual property (patent, trademark, copyright, etc) laws through a set of criteria determined by the IPSEC Selection Committee. Criteria and Eligibility Applicant must be entering their final year or semester of studies at an Oregon law school. General Instructions 1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is June 15, 2014, 5:00 p.m. (no exceptions). 2. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered. 3. If any question does not apply to you in this application please put N/A in the space. 4. The Selection Committee shall review the applications and by September 15 announce a winner. 5. The scholarship will be delivered to the winner by October 15, after confirmation that the student is still enrolled in an Oregon law school. Application Process: Applicant must submit the following items: 1. Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly) 2. Personal statement limited to 250 words containing a brief explanation about yourself, your classes and work related to Intellectual Property Law, including extracurricular activities, and your career goals. 3. An official and recent transcript from your law school with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank. 4. No recommendation letters are required. Deadline for the application is June 15, 2014, 5:00 p.m. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered. Please mail OR submit application in person to: OSB IP Section Scholarship Attn: Natalia McDonald 806 SW Broadway, Suite 600 Portland, Oregon 97205

2 Page 2 of 5 Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section Scholarship Application 2014 Date of Application: Please type or print your answers. 1. Last Name: 2. Mailing Address: First Name: 3. Daytime Telephone Number: ( ) Street: City: State: ZIP: 4. Date of Birth: Month Day Year

3 Page 3 of 5 5. Current Law School: Number of years attended: 6. I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2014: Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law University of Oregon Law School Willamette University College of Law Proof of acceptance or current student enrollment from the above school is required prior to funds being released. 7. Grade Point Average (GPA): (On a 4.0 scale) Attach proof of GPA. Your most recent official school transcript required. 8. List the name of any college you have attended. Year Began A. B. C. Year Ended Year Graduated (If applicable) Type of Degree Received (If applicable) 9. List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while attending law school: 10. List your Intellectual Property- related coursework:

4 Page 4 of List your Intellectual Property- related paid employment or internship: A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify to be reviewed by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will not be considered if these items are not attached to this application. (No exceptions.) Completed application. All questions are answered completely. Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. Most recent official law school transcripts. Personal Statement. No longer than 250 words.

5 Page 5 of 5 STATEMENT OF ACCURACY I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship recipient, according to Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section Scholarship Program policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the law school listed above before scholarship funds can be awarded. Signature of scholarship applicant: Date: