**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 $5,000.