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2026 Great Lakes Legal Conference Scholarship Application

As in previous years, scholarships are being offered to attend the GLLC Conference. These scholarships are offered to bar association and section leaders and should assist member leaders in offsetting the cost of their attendance. The scholarship will cover the registration fee and a one-night credit to your hotel bill to cover the cost of one person for one night at the Grand Hotel. Applications must be received by Friday, April 10, 2026, to allow time for review and award determination by the Bar Leadership Scholarship Subcommittee. No extensions will be provided. Scholarship awards will focus on the following criteria:

· Demonstrated leadership potential by the bar association or section;

· Financial need of the bar association or section;

· Identified benefit for the bar association or section to attend the conference; and

· Outlined plan to share learnings upon return with the represented bar association or section.

Please note that a limited number of scholarships are available and are based on the highest need.

Notification of scholarship decisions will be provided by Monday, May 4, 2026. Should you have questions about applying for a scholarship, please contact Robin Eagleson at the State Bar of Michigan (517) 346-6333 or reagleson@mail.michbar.org.
1.Applicant Name:(Required.)
2.P# (if applicable):
3.Email address:(Required.)
4.Phone number:(Required.)
5.Address:(Required.)
6.City/State/Zip:(Required.)
7.Section or Bar Association you will be representing:(Required.)
8.Have you attended any of the following (check all that apply):(Required.)
9.Have you previously attended any of the above-listed conferences before, and if so, in what capacity, which conference, and if known, year attended?
10.What circumstances have a bearing on your need for a scholarship and how would you, or your organization, benefit from receiving a scholarship?(Required.)
11.How would your bar work benefit from receiving a scholarship to enable you to attend the conference?(Required.)
12.If a scholarship is granted, please outline how you plan to share your learnings with the Bar Association or Section you are representing upon return from the conference?(Required.)
13.How many members are in your Section or Bar Association?
14.What position do you currently hold in your Section or Bar Association?
15.What position(s) have you held in the past in your Section or Bar Association?
16.Have you or anyone from your section or association previously been the recipient of a scholarship for the Bar Leadership Forum? If known, please list name of recipient and year the scholarship was awarded?