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FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program

Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$20,000 total awarded annually (specific individual amounts not specified)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Application opens: January or February each year”

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Eligible organizations

  • Rising second- or third-year students
  • Currently enrolled in accredited law schools in the United States
  • Rising second- or third-year law student
  • Currently enrolled in accredited law school in the United States

Other requirements

  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in TMT law and policy
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing career in TMT law and policy

Overview

Purpose: Provides financial assistance to law students with demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) law and policy.

Geographic Scope: National - accredited law schools in the United States

Eligibility:

  • Rising second- or third-year students
  • Currently enrolled in accredited law schools in the United States
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in TMT law and policy

Award Details:

  • Scholarships payable to law school in one lump sum
  • Used for tuition or other education-related expenses
  • In 2025, Foundation awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 7 outstanding law students

Application Timeline:

  • Application opens: January or February
  • Decisions: Typically announced in May

Note: Detailed application dates and process released in coming weeks (as of the date of website content)

How to Apply

Law School Scholarship Program Application

Application Timeline:

  • Application opens: January or February each year
  • Decision announcement: Typically in May

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Rising second- or third-year law student
  2. Currently enrolled in accredited law school in the United States
  3. Demonstrated interest in pursuing career in TMT law and policy

Award Use:

  • Scholarships payable to law school in lump sum
  • Intended for tuition or other education-related expenses

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Academic performance
  • Demonstrated interest in TMT law and policy
  • Commitment to field

Application Details: Specific application procedures and detailed timeline to be released by FCBA Foundation

Contact: Stephanie Budaker at stephanie@fcba.org for application details and questions

What Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2020
1
Total given
$77K
Median grant
$77K
  • By dollars: District of Columbia 100%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC.

Example grants

  • The Modern Classroom Project · Washington, DC

    Charitable contribution to the organization to assist them with their exempt purpose

    $77K

IRS Form 990, 2020. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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