The Mexican American Bar Foundation proudly announces the opening of the application season for its annual scholarship awards program. Established in 1991 by volunteer lawyers and judges, the Foundation has pursued its mission of promoting diversity in the legal profession through education by awarding scholarships to Latino law students. In awarding scholarships, the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee considers the applicant’s financial need, academic achievement, community service, leadership experience and any hardship experienced in pursuing an education. Scholarships typically range up to $5,000.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is limited to matriculated students: (1) whose ancestors are from Mexico, Central America, Cuba, or any other neighboring Spanish-speaking country or territory; (2) who currently attend ABA-accredited law schools in Los Angeles County (Loyola, Pepperdine, Southwestern, UCLA, and USC); and (3) who will be enrolled during the 2012-13 academic year. The Foundation regrets that it does not have the resources to award scholarships to other students.
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT. The quality and accuracy of your application are critical. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications must be postmarked (if hard copy) or received via e-mail (if submitted electronically) on or before April 1, 2012. (Documents that cannot be scanned or attached to electronically submitted applications may be sent under separate cover.) NO IN-PERSON or HAND-DELIVERED SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Scholarship Committee will select applicants to be interviewed on Saturday, April 21, 2012 or Saturday, April 28, 2012. Applicants who are selected for scholarship awards must commit to being present at the Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala, which will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
