Scholarships.
NAPABA Scholarships Due March 20th, 2026
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The NAPABA Law Foundation has partnered with the Choi Family to create the Han C. Choi Scholarship, to honor a NAPABA Trailblazer, mentor and leader, who embodies grit and courage in the face of great adversity. The Scholarship Fund will benefit a 1L or 2L law student who exhibits academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism, mentorship experience, and demonstrates an interest in AAPI civic issues. Special consideration will also be given to applicants who have been adversely affected by cancer (as a survivor, or family member of a victim or survivor).
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET
Please review the online application instructions prior to submitting an application. The Han C. Choi Scholarship recipient must be able to accept the award in person at the GAPABA Gala, May 21, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.
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In partnership with the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, NLF will be accepting applications for the Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship Program. The program will provide $6,000 to a law student for a meaningful summer internship at a public interest organization. The fellow will work to further Fred T. Korematsu's legacy as a civil rights pioneer. Initial funding was provided by Parkin Lee.
Eligibility: You must be a rising 2L or 3L during Summer 2026.
Deadline: March 20, 2026 - 5 pm ET
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The SAIL Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to an individual who will be a 2L student starting in the 2026 Fall Semester (current 1L students should apply) who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. Applicants will be evaluated for (a) academic excellence in their undergraduate school years and first year of law school, (b) leadership experience, (c) volunteerism or service in the public interest, (d) knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more AAPI communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more AAPI communities, or both, and (e) commitment to “pay it forward.”
The SAIL Scholarship is made possible due to the generosity of Sharon and Ivan Fong.
Award Amount: $7,500 split equally over 2 years. First disbursement will be in August of the second year of law school. Subject to the Scholar’s continued (i) strong academic performance and good character; and (ii) dedication to the concepts set forth in scholarship, the second disbursement will be in August of the third year of law school.
Deadline: June 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm ET
Before applying, please review the Frequently Asked Questions to understand SAIL Scholarship requirements and expectations.
HYLA Rising Together Scholarship Due April 6th, 2026.
NAPABA LAW FOUNDATION
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“The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students. NAPABA represents the interests of almost 60,000 attorneys and nearly 90 national, state, and local Asian Pacific American bar associations. Its members include solo practitioners, large firm lawyers, corporate counsel, legal service and non-profit attorneys, and lawyers serving at all levels of government. NAPABA continues to be a leader in addressing civil rights issues confronting Asian Pacific American communities. Through its national network of committees and affiliates, NAPABA provides a strong voice for increased diversity of the federal and state judiciaries, advocates for equal opportunity in the workplace, works to eliminate hate crimes and anti-immigrant sentiment, and promotes the professional development of people of color in the legal profession.”
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“We are the national voice for the Asian Pacific American legal profession.
We promote justice, equity and opportunity for Asian Pacific Americans.
We foster professional development, legal scholarship, advocacy and community involvement.”
ASIAN AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON
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“The Asian American Bar Foundation of Houston, Inc. (AABF) is a non-profit, charitable, and educational affiliate of the Asian American Bar Association of Houston (AABA) that is tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). “
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“The AABF’s mission is to educate and serve Asian American lawyers and Asian American communities in the greater Houston area and surrounding counties. In furtherance of its mission, the AABF, through the grant of scholarships, stipends, and/or research funds, strives and aspires to do the following:
Encourage Asian American participation in the legal profession, legal scholarship, and legal support services;
Organize and sponsor seminars, conferences, and workshops on legal topics of interest or benefiting the Asian American community of Harris County, Texas, and surrounding areas;
Institute and maintain legal aid facilities benefiting the Asian American indigent or working poor in Harris County, Texas, and surrounding areas;
Support new immigrants and Asian American youths in Harris County, Texas, through legal and educational forums; and/or
Support activities that will promote and aid an improved system for the administration of justice and the improvement of the Bench and Bar in Harris County, Texas, and surrounding areas.”