VABANC’s annual scholarship seeks to recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of the Vietnamese-American community. Open to all law students, the scholarship is intended to assist recipients who are pursuing public interest or social justice goals. Priority will be given to those who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the Vietnamese-American community in Northern California and to those who will be using the scholarship award to further their public interest or social justice work, either by pursuing post-graduate work or for a summer position.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineJuly 27, 2025
- Value$2,500
- Study LevelUndergraduate
- SponsorVietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California
- City to studyCalifornia
- Course to studyLaw
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Benefits
VABANC has historically awarded at least two to three scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 each. For 2025, VABANC will award at least two scholarships each valued at $2,500, with possibly larger awards based on fundraising.
Requirements
Submit the following materials to [email protected] by Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. Any changes to this deadline will be announced on our website at www.vabanc.org.
1) A completed application form (download here); 2) a résumé; 3) a personal statement (no more than 800 words) on one or more of the following:
- Identify and describe a current pressing social or legal-services need in the Vietnamese- American community, and describe your concrete plans for serving persons affected by that need; and/or
- Discuss your history of performing social justice work for the Vietnamese-American community, or a similar underserved community, i.e., activism, pro bono work; and/or
- If applicable, describe your personal experiences in overcoming socioeconomic and/or other barriers; and/or
- Identify a public-service legal project (internship, fellowship, etc.) which you are or will be involved in, and how this scholarship would enable you to execute that project.
Interview Dates and Process
- The 2025 scholarship recipients will be recognized at VABANC’s annual scholarship dinner on September 19th, 2025 at the Villa Ragusa, in Campbell, CA. Attendance at the scholarship dinner is mandatory and conditional to the award. Please note that VABANC is unable to pay for any expenses, including transportation and lodging, in connection with your interview and/or attendance at the Scholarship Gala.
- VABANC membership required. Membership is free for students. Sign up at www.vabanc.org.
- Interviews will be conducted in August 2025.
- For the latest scholarship updates and more information about VABANC, please visit www.vabanc.org or email your questions to [email protected].
Application Deadline
July 27, 2025How To Apply
For more details, visit VABANC Scholarship Webpage
