Vietnamese American Bar Association
Of the Greater Washington DC Area
(VABA-DC)
2017 Scholarship Application
VABA-DC was established, in part, to contribute to the public interest by serving as a voice for the local Vietnamese American community and assisting community members with legal concerns. In furtherance of that mission, we are proud to sponsor up to two $1,500 scholarships for law students who have served or plan to serve the Vietnamese American community or have overcome significant adversity in achieving their academic goals. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of community service, academic performance, and their written essay. The scholarship recipient(s) will be expected to attend a VABA-DC Scholarship Dinner in their honor to be held in August 2017.
WHO SHOULD APPLY AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Law students on the east coast who demonstrate a commitment to serving their Vietnamese-American communities.
Must be enrolled at least half time and in good standing at an ABA or AALS accredited law school.
Award Amount: Two $1,000 scholarships each year
Deadline: July 15, 2017
Contact Information:
VABA-DC
33 8th St NE
Washington, DC 20002
vabdc@gmail.com
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