Eligibility
All applicants must be:
Term
- Entering first-year of law school,
- A second-year law student,
- A third-year law student, or
- A fourth-year evening law student
Degree
All applicants must be in a Juris Doctor degree program at an American Bar Association approved law school. Students working towards their L.L.M. are not eligible for this scholarship award.
01.
Scholarship Application
Please read the application and follow the instructions contained within the application. The application MUST be completed in its entirety and signed before the committee will consider it.
02.
Official Transcript
Please submit a copy of your most recent official transcript. (Note: students entering their 1L year must submit transcripts from their undergraduate institution or most recent post-graduate academic year)
03.
Resume
Two-page limit resume. Please make sure that you provide email, mailing address and telephone number where you may be reached.
04.
Proof of Financial Need
Financial aid notice from your school indicating the amount awarded for the 2022/2023 academic year OR a letter from your school that states you are not eligible to receive financial assistance.
05.
Proof of Enrollment
Class registration or other proof of enrollment for the 2022-2023 academic year.
06.
Cover Letter
A cover letter describing how your academic, personal, and professional accomplishments qualify you for a Scholarship Fund Award.
07.
Recommendation Letters
Two letters of recommendation. Letters should specifically comment on your academics, professional skills and/or public interest/community work.
Jason Canales, Esq., President-Elect, PRBA Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
General Instructions
Please read the application carefully, follow the instructions and complete ALL required sections. An incomplete application will NOT be considered.
- Print/type carefully so that your form will be easy to read.
- Round off figures to the nearest dollar, if applicable.
- If the question does not apply to you, do not leave it blank. Put “N/A” in the answer space.
- Explain all items marked with an asterisk (*) or special circumstances that may affect your financial situation.
- Make sure to SIGN the form. An application without a signature will not be accepted.
- Please make sure that you provide your contact information.
- If you are living with a non-marital spouse (domestic partner or any significant other), please provide all the requested information under the sections entitled “spouse.”
- Provide the total amount of scholarships and/or grants awarded to you for the twelve-month period from August 2022 to June 2023. Please also indicate the total amount of loans you will receive. Itemize the type of scholarship, loan, and special award you will receive.
Other Expenses
Rent & Utilities
If rent and utilities are shared, please indicate the amount you contribute towards payment. If necessary explain or describe any additional or extraordinary circumstances.
Transportation
Transportation expenses while in school (during the nine-month academic year) should reflect transportation expenses to and from law school only. If necessary explain or describe any additional or extraordinary circumstances.
Thank you!
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please feel free to contact our staff to discuss any part of the application process. Staff receives a high volume of calls and inquiries as deadlines near, particularly during the week of the application deadline. If you require assistance, you are encouraged to contact staff well in advance of the deadline.
For Questions (after reviewing the Guidelines) contact us.