The Puerto Rican Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2014 Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Scholarship Program for Latino law students. The PRBA, founded in New York in 1957 is one of the oldest Latino bar associations in the United States. Today, the PRBA continues its tradition of breaking down barriers to the legal profession with active members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
The PRBA awards individual scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 based on the funds raised by the PRBA.
All Latino students attending law school in New York or who are permanent residents of New York are eligible to apply.
PRBA selects recipients based on community involvement, financial need and academic promise.
• All applicants must be in their first, second, or third year (evening students) of a JD degree program at an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school. Students working towards their LL.M. are NOT eligible for this award.
• If you are an entering law student (entering the Fall of 2013) you MUST have been accepted into law school and have confirmed your attendance to be eligible to receive this award.
• Received by: Friday, April 18, 2014
All scholarship candidates must submit a complete and accurate application along with the required supplemental materials received or emailed by April 18, 2014 to be considered.
PRBA Scholarship Fund c/o Borah Goldstein
377 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Email: scholarship@prba.net
Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 30, 2014.
Application Requirements
1. Scholarship Application. The application MUST be completed in its entirety and signed. Please print or type.
2. Official Transcript. Please submit a copy of your latest official transcript. If you are a first year law student, please submit an official undergraduate transcript. You may also submit your first semester’s grades if they are released before our application deadline.
3. Resume (two-page limit).
4. Financial Aid Notice/Letter. Financial aid notice from your school indicating the amount awarded for the 2013/2014 academic year OR a letter from your school that states you are not eligible to receive aid.
5. 1040 Tax Form. Include a copy of your most recent tax form filed, and if applicable, your spouse’s form (if filed separately). If for any reason you did not file an income tax return, you must provide an explanation.
6. Personal Statement. A personal statement discussing your career goals, school and community activities, and any activities demonstrating your commitment to serve the Latino community (two-page limit).
7. Recommendation Letters. Up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Letters should specifically comment on your academics, professional skills and/or public interest/community work. All letters should be addressed to:
Puerto Rican Bar Association, Attn: Scholarship Fund
c/o Borah Goldstein
377 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10013
General Instructions
Read the application carefully, follow the instructions and complete ALL required sections. An incomplete application will NOT be considered.
- Print/type carefully so that your form will be easy to read.
- Round off figures to the nearest dollar.
- If the question does not apply to you, do not leave it blank. Put “N/A” in the answer space.
- Explain all items marked with an asterisk (*) or special circumstances that may effect your financial situation. Make sure to SIGN the form. Applications without a signature will be declined.
Special Instructions
1. Please make sure that you provide an address and telephone number where you can be contacted both during the academic year and summer.
2. If you are living with a non-marital spouse (domestic partner or any significant other), please provide all the requested information under the sections entitled “spouse.”
3. In section VII, please provide totals for the twelve (12) month period (August through July).
4. Provide the total amount of scholarships and/or grants awarded to you. Also indicate the total amount of loans you will receive.
5. In section VIII, itemize the type of scholarship, loan and special award you will receive.
Other Expenses
1. If rent and utilities are shared, please indicate the amount you contribute towards payment.
2. Transportation expenses while in school (during nine-month academic year) should reflect transportation expenses to and from law school only.
3. Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary to explain or describe any additional or extraordinary circumstances.
Please print or type. Read the instructions carefully before completing the application. Applications can be found at http://prbany.com/scolarship-fund/application/
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