The National LGBT Bar Association and Foundation offers three scholarships of $2,500 each, annually. Students must be accepted or enrolled at least half-time in an ABA-accredited law school to be eligible,* and must complete an application. 

Scholarships will be awarded to:

• One incoming 1L student,

• One rising 2L student,

• One rising 3L or 4L (enrolled in evening or part-time program) student.

The LGBT Bar’s Scholarship Committee will evaluate each of the applicants by June 1 of each calendar year; decisions will be based in significant part upon demonstrated commitment to working through the law to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people. Funds are granted on an unrestricted basis and may be used for tuition, housing, books, transportation, living expenses, bar application/study expenses, or any other law school-related expense.

* Entering first-year students who have not yet been accepted to law school or have not yet chosen a law school by April 1, 2021 may still apply; funding will be released upon proof of registration.

Scholarship applications are now open for 2021-2022!

To apply, please complete the application form below by April 1, 2021. The application requires a resume and personal statement (500 words max) describing your personal commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equality in the legal system. All applicants will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision in June, 2021.

Please email Maddie Ivanovich at maddie@lgbtbar.org
with any questions or concerns regarding the application process.