Franklin County Bar Association
The purposes of the Franklin County Bar Association shall be to maintain the honor of the profession and promote a high standard of professional and judicial conduct;
to promote the administration of justice, the continuing legal education of its members and the general public; and to foster and encourage cooperation and fellowship among its members.
Supporting justice, excellence in the legal profession, and congeniality among peers since 1812.
THOMAS W. MERRIGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applications OPEN UNTIL APRIL 1, 2026.
The Franklin County Bar Association Community Fund is proud to announce that this year we will again be awarding six (6) Thomas W. Merrigan Memorial Scholarship Awards in the amount of $1,000.00 to deserving high school students in Franklin County. The scholarship awards honor Thomas W. Merrigan who was a zealous legal advocate, writer, and believer in the importance of education.
The Scholarship Committee will be considering academic and personal achievement and the quality of the essay. The essay prompt is reflective of the 2026 American Bar Association Law Day theme: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream".
Applications have been shared with local schools, and can be requested by emailing: FCBAcommunityfund@gmail.com.
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