National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation Scholarships
SAIL SCHOLARSHIP
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. The 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. Students can learn more and apply here.
NAPABA CONVENTION
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) will hold its 2026 Convention in Los Angeles from November 12-14. The NAPABA Convention is one of the largest annual gatherings of attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, bringing meaningful insights, networking opportunities, and perspective to the legal community. The NAPABA Convention provides a unique opportunity for law schools and programs to meet with their alumni, students and staff already in attendance. Please consider hosting a reception or breakfast through NAPABA.
Hosting your event with NAPABA offers several benefits:
- Meet with NAPABA attendees within the official Convention hotels.
- Inclusion on the official Convention agenda and marketing materials.
- Waived food & beverage minimums and room rental fees (an administrative fee will apply based on estimated attendance).