APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship

Funder: Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA Silicon Valley) Charity Foundation and Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom Foundation (BALIF Foundation)

Geographic Scope: Greater Bay Area

Focus Areas: AAPI and LGBTQI+ community support and advocacy

Purpose: To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have demonstrated commitment to both the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQI communities.

Eligibility

• Law student in the greater Bay Area
• Shown excellence and achievement in law school
• Meet at least the following criteria:
  • Overcome personal hardships or challenges
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and history of involvement with AAPI and LGBTQI student, professional, or civic organizations
  • Demonstrated service in support of local AAPI and LGBTQI communities

Award Details

• Amount: One (1) joint scholarship of $5,000
• Number of Awards: One award per year

Contact

• Reference BALIF Foundation
• Email: balif@balif.org
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 193383, San Francisco, CA 94119

Application Process

1. Application Submission:
   • Click the application link provided on the scholarship page
   • Application submission is currently open
2. Required Materials:
   • Specific application materials not detailed in provided text
   • Check application portal for complete requirements

Timeline

• Application Status: Currently open (as of March 19, 2025 announcement)
• Deadline: Not specified in provided text