FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program
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:
- Rising second- or third-year law student
- Currently enrolled in accredited law school in the United States
- 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.
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Charitable contribution to the organization to assist them with their exempt purpose
$77K
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