Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Our scholarship program is an expression of our commitment to diversity in legal education and the legal profession. Most scholarships involve a three-year commitment to qualified students. The vast majority of scholarships awarded are $10,000 per year. Since the program started, we have awarded more than $2 million dollars in scholarships. Our recipients have gone on to become associates in firms, in-house counsel, judges, and nonprofit leaders.

Which schools are participating in the scholarship program?

• University of California – Berkeley School of Law
• Golden Gate University School of Law
• Stanford Law School
• University of California – Hastings College of the Law
• Santa Clara University School of Law
• University of San Francisco School of Law

To learn more, contact Samantha Akwei at [email protected].

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Entry in a contest required

How To Apply