VIA Fund Law Student Scholarships

Funder: HNBA VIA (Vision in Action) Fund, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Hispanic National Bar Association

Geographic Scope: United States and its territories

Eligibility:

• Underserved law students
• Eligible regardless of immigration status
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must show strong commitment to leadership and service within the legal profession

Purpose: Support educational expenses including:

• Tuition
• Books and fees
• Living expenses

Application Timeline:

• Call for applications sent out in July
• Winners announced in September each year

Mission: HNBA VIA is committed to supporting the educational and professional advancement of law students who face financial and structural barriers to success. One hundred percent (100%) of scholarship funds go directly to students.

Background: While Hispanics represent 25% of K-12 students and 16.5% of college students in the United States, they currently comprise just 12.7% of law students.

Contact:

• Email: VIA@hnba.com
• Phone: 202.223.4777
• Address: HNBA VIA (Vision in Action) Fund, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 279, Washington, D.C. 20006
• Website: hnba.com/hnbaviafund

Application Process

• Timeline: Applications are called for in July; winners announced in September each year
• For detailed application instructions and requirements, visit the scholarship information page (linked from hnba.com/scholarships/)

Contact for more information:

• Email: VIA@hnba.com
• Phone: 202.223.4777