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MALDEF Law School Scholarship

Award Amount
$7,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually. *Please note: The number of recipients for this program varies according to the number of students meeting the eligibility requirements in any given year.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a Latino and demonstrate an involvement and commitment to serve in the Latino community.
  3. Must be a full-time student.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  5. Must be a first-, second-, or third-year law student in the upcoming academic year to apply.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for Hispanic students who will be enrolled full time in a law program during the upcoming school year. Selection will be made by considering involvement in and commitment to serve the Hispanic community through the legal profession academics professional achievements and financial need.

Application requirements for the MALDEF Law School Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • LSAT Score
  • Resume
  • Financial Report
Additional Information: Scholarships will be awarded to students based upon three primary factors: demonstrated involvement in and commitment to serving the Latino community through the legal profession; academic and professional achievement; and financial need. *Please Note: MALDEF has serious reservations about the predictive ability of LSAT scores; therefore, while applicants may opt to provide the LSDAS Report, MALDEF will not weigh the LSAT score heavily in choosing scholarship recipients.

Award Amount: Up to $7,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $7,000.

About Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF):
Contact Information: x ,Scholarship Coordinator
Address: 634 S. Spring St. 11th Floor Los Angeles, California 90014

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