Asian American Bar Association

PO Box 190517
San Francisco, CA 94119-0571
Ph: (415)623-6433
E-mail: info@aaba-bay.com
URL:http://www.aaba-bay.com

California Bar Foundation Diversity Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support newly admitted law students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession, who have committed to attend California Law School. Focus: Law. Qualif.: Applicants must be students of California law school and come from racial or ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession; must have financial need; and must demonstrate leadership in making a positive impact to the community. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: $7,500. To Apply: Applicants must submit two current letters of recommendation; certification and authorization form; evidence of acceptance to law school; resume; one-page between 250-400 words personal statement; undergraduate transcript; evidence of financial need;

and optional statement of financial circumstance. Deadline: June 18. Contact: California Bar Foundation, 180 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105.

California Bar Law Foundation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To recognize the importance of fostering the growth of law students and to improve the future development of the Asian Pacific American Bar. Focus: Law. Qualif.: Applicants must be law students who are committed to advocating and improving their communities. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on submitted requirements and quality of the personal statement.

Funds Avail.: No stated amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed application form; resume; personal statement of no more than three pages, double-spaced describing the perception in facing the Asian American community, including the role in advocating or engaging in such issues and experiences in overcoming the economic or other discriminatory barriers. Deadline: February 1. Contact: amathai-jackson@hansonbridgett.com