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Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program

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Find out who donated to our scholarship program.

The BASF Foundation

Learn about our Foundation and the many ways to donate.

Our scholarship program was established to reaffirm a commitment to diversity in legal education and the legal profession.

Each scholarship involves a substantial three-year commitment to worthy qualified students.  The vast majority of scholarships awarded are $10,000 yearly.

This program was created in response to the passage of SP-1, the University of California Regent's resolution to end affirmative action and race-based admissions at UC Schools.

Over 45 scholarships have been awarded to date!

How Can I Help?

BASF seeks the assistance of law firms, corporations, and individuals who are willing to help sponsor a scholarship.

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How Does It Work?

There are two ways you can get involved:

  • With a three-year commitment of $10,000 a year, the scholarship(s) you sponsor can be named for your firm or other appropriate designation or memorial
  • Or you can donate a one time pledge of any amount to our Thurgood Marshall Scholarship fund

Your firm then earmarks its law school scholarship contribution for students attending an accredited Northern California law school or, preferably, support a student at any of the Bay Area's law schools.

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Contact Us

To get started, please contact Jayne Salinger at (415) 782-9000 x8710 or email her at jsalinger@sfbar.org.

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Scholarship Application

Who qualifies for a scholarship?

The Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship provides financial assistance to qualified students from minority groups underrepresented in our law schools.

What schools are participating in the scholarship program?

All ABA accredited Bay Area Law Schools.

How do I apply for a scholarship?

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year.  Please check back in January 2009 for the 2009--2010 scholarship application.

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