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Scholarships for Asian-American Students

 

AABA Law Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA) to recognize deserving law students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the needs of Asian-American communities. Applicants must present proof of enrollment in an accredited Northern California law school and appear before the selection committee.

 

Asian American Government Executives Network Scholarships

The mission of AAGEN is to promote, expand and support Asian Pacific American leadership in the federal, state and local governments.  Applicants will be evaluated based on academic excellence, service in local, state and/or federal government, and a seriousness of purpose in pursuing post-secondary education and training goals.

 

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California Scholarships

Applicants must be current law students in good academic standing or admitted law students for the 2011-12 academic year. They must also have a demonstrated interest in serving the Filipino-American community and a desire to provide legal services to the Filipino-American community as an attorney.  Scholarship(s) will be awarded at FBANC’s 31st Anniversary Dinner.

 

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation (JEF) Scholarships

The Japanese American Bar Association Foundation offers one or more scholarships each year to law students. The criteria for each scholarship are: 1) service in the Asian Pacific American community; 2) financial need; 3) overcoming adversity; 4) academic achievement; and 5) desire to practice law in the Southern Californa area. Please send any questions and completed application packets by email.

 

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) National Scholarship Awards

The league offers three separate scholarships: the Thomas T. Hayashi Memorial Scholarship, the Sho Sato Memorial Scholarship, and the Abe and Esther Hagiwara Student Aid Award, which provides financial assistance to a student who otherwise would have to delay or terminate his or her education because of a lack of financing. Only applicants who exhibit severe financial need will be considered for the Hagiwara award.

Applicants must be active JACL members who are planning to attend law school in the fall. Applications are available online.

 

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation Scholarship

These scholarships are awarded each fall to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve the Asian Pacific American community. The Foundation considers all of the materials submitted by the applicant, with particular weight given to the applicant’s essay. Letters of recommendation should be furnished by individuals who can provide relevant information and who can be contacted by the Foundation.

The NAPABA foundation considers factors including, but not limited to, the applicant’s:

1) demonstrated commitment to and interest in pro bono, public interest and/or public service legal work;
2) financial need;
3) leadership potential;
4) maturity and responsibility; and
5) commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community.

  • Deadline: September 2, 2011
  • Award: Variable
  • Contact:
          NAPABA Law Foundation
          1612 K Street NW, Suite 1400
          Washington, D.C . 20006
  • Phone: (202) 775-9555
  • Email: pbose@napaba.org  
  • Website: http://www.napaba.org/
  • Last Updated: 2/14/2011

 

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California Scholarship

Applicants must be current law students in good academic standing and must submit a resume, one or two letters of recommendation or three references, and an essay on one of the listed topics along with the application form. See application for details. The recipient will attend the 4th Annual NCVAA Dinner Gala in Huntington Beach, California.

  • Deadline: received by October 7, 2009
  • Awards: up to three
  • Contact:
          VABASC/NCVAA Scholarship 2009
          c/o Nhan T. Vu
          707 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 3850
          Los Angeles, CA 90017
  • Phone: 213-955-9240
  • Fax: 213-955-9250
  • Email: nvu@willenken.com
  • Website and Application: http://www.ncvaa.org/scholarship.html