National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Scholarships 2014

Multiple scholarships offered or sponsored by NAPABA for 2014.

The NAPABA Law Foundation (NLF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization established by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

Scholarships are awarded each fall to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders. Since 1995, the first year in which Foundation Scholarships were granted, over 75 students have received scholarship, fellowship and internship monies totalling over $615,000.

List of Scholarships:

• NLF Scholarships
• Anheuser-Busch/NLF Presidential Scholarship
• UPS/NLF Gold Mountain Scholarships
• Chris Nakamura Scholarships
• Lim, Ruger & Kim Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria 

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 applicant must be in good standing at his or her law school. The Foundation considers factors including, but not limited to, the applicant's:

• demonstrated commitment to and interest in pro bono, public interest and/or public service legal work
• financial need
• leadership potential
• maturity and responsibility
• commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community

Visit the official website: NAPABA Scholarships