**APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN**

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (“APABA Silicon Valley”) Charity Foundation and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom Foundation (“BALIF Foundation”) are pleased to announce a special joint scholarship for law students who have a demonstrated commitment to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) and LGBTQI communities.

PURPOSE: To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence and achievement in law school and have:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges; 

Shown excellence and achievement in law school; 

Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with AAPI and LGBTQI student, professional, or civic organizations; and

Demonstrated service in support of their local AAPI and LGBTQI communities.

AWARD: One (1) joint scholarship of $3,000.

Click here for the application