Since 1991, the California Bar Foundation has awarded more than $2 million through its scholarship programs. Launched for the first time in 2008, the Diversity Scholarship seeks to support newly admitted law students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession who have committed to attend a California law school. Candidates apply for the Scholarship at the beginning of the summer prior to commencing their law school studies. The Scholarship helps pay the costs of obtaining a law school education, including tuition, fees, books, and related education expenses. Awards of up to $7,500 recognize incoming first year law students with financial need who demonstrate a desire to make a positive impact as a community leader.

The Diversity Scholarship is awarded in the fall of 2008 for the 2008-2009 academic year. The 2008 Application Deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. The $7,500 awards may be made in the name of a Diversity Scholarship Fund donor. All Diversity Scholarships are awarded in person at a reception held in conjunction with the State Bar of California's Annual meeting, scheduled to be held in 2008 on Thursday, September 25, in Monterey.

Application Information:
2008 Criteria, Instructions, and Conditions
2008 Application Checklist
2008 Complete Application Packet (PDF)
The Complete Application Packet includes the Criteria, Instructions, and Conditions, Application, Certification and Authorization Form, and Checklist.

For additional information please contact:

Joilene Wood Grove
Program Director
California Bar Foundation
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-856-0780 x 302