2026 Law School Scholarship Application Form

Law School Scholarship Application Form
Who is eligible to apply?

1. Students who have completed at least one (1) academic year of law school studies, and is currently attending St. John’s University Law School or CUNY Law School with proof of current enrollment. Students graduating at the end of this academic year are eligible.

OR

2. Students who have completed one (1) academic year of law school studies, and is currently attending any other American Bar Association accredited law school and is a resident of Queens County, NY for at least two (2) years. Proof of current enrollment and Queens County residency is required (driver’s license, non-driver’s ID, utility bill, etc.). Students graduating at the end of this academic year are eligible.

The Scholarship Committee shall make its determinations based on a combination of the following:

(a) Academics Performance
(b) Financial Need
(c) Community Service
(d) Law School Service and Activities
(e) Personal Statements (2)
(f) Recommendation Letters (2)
(g) Personal Interview, if requested

The scholarship application, your law school transcript, proof of current enrollment, proof of residency (if applicable) and letters of recommendation must be received no later than Friday, March 20, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Email scholarships@qcba.org or call 718-291-4500, x222 if you have any questions.
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Email*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Current Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Proof of Residency

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Marital Status*

Academic Information
Law School Attending*
Address*

CityState / Province
Enrollment Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Expected Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Proof of Current Enrollment*

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Law School Transcript*

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Undergraduate College/University Attended*
Address*

CityState / Province
Enrollment Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Degree Earned*
Undergraduate College/University Attended
Address

CityState / Province
Enrollment Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Degree Earned, if any
Graduate School Attended
Address

CityState / Province
Enrollment Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Degree Earned, if any
Graduate School Attended
Address

CityState / Province
Enrollment Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Degree Earned, if any

Honors, Awards and Activities
Please list any academic honors, prizes or scholarships you received in college, graduate school or law school:
Please list your extra-curricular activities in college, graduate school or law school:
Please list any Law School service activities you participated in since your enrollment:
Please list any community service activities you participated in during the past five (5) years:

Family Information
Do you reside in your parents' household?*

YesNo
If yes, total number of people living in your parents' household
If no, enter N/A
If no, total number of people living in your household
Including yourself, your spouse, your dependents and others
Spouse's name:*
If single, divorced or widowed, enter N/A
Spouse's employer:*
If single, divorced or widowed, enter N/A
Spouse employer's address, if applicable:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Spouse's occupation:*
If single, divorced or widowed, enter N/A
Spouse's annual salary:*
If single, divorced or widowed, enter N/A
Number of dependents living outside your household:

Employment Information

Last five (5) years
Employer
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Position / Title
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Employer
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Position / Title
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Employer
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Position / Title
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Employer
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Position / Title
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Employer
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Position / Title
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date

Financial Information
Total Educational Indebtedness*
Please list sources, dates and amount of all student loans incurred
Source
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Amount
Source
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Amount
Source
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Amount
Source
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Amount
Total Other Indebtedness (non-educational)*
Please list creditors, dates and amount of all debts incurred
Creditor
Date Incurred

MonthDayYear
Date
Balance Owed
Source
Date Incurred

MonthDayYear
Date
Balance Owed
Source
Date Incurred

MonthDayYear
Date
Balance Owed
Source
Date Incurred

MonthDayYear
Date
Balance Owed

Budget
This budget covers the upcoming academic year based on my enrollment and attendance at:*
Expenses (estimated)

If graduating this semester, you may use your 2025-26 academic year budget figures
I. School Expenses:
1. Tuition (per year)*
2. Fees (per year)*
3. Books and Supplies (per year)*
4. Other (per year) (specify below)
Other School Expenses:
II. Living Expenses:
1. Rent / Mortgage (per month)*
2. Food (per month)*
3. Utilities (per month)*
4. Commuting to/from School (per month)*
5. Other (per month) (specify below)
Other Living Expenses:
6. Other (per month) (specify below)
Other Living Expenses:
7. Other (per month) (specify below)
Other Living Expenses:
III. Personal Expenses:
1. Clothing (per month)*
2. Auto (per month)*
3. Medical and Dental (per month)*
4. Recreation (per month)*
5. Insurance (per month) (specify)*
Type(s) of insurance:
6. Other (per month) (specify)
Other Personal Expenses:
7. Other (per month) (specify)
Other Personal Expenses:
8. Other (per month) (specify)
Other Personal Expenses:
These expense figures are for which academic year?*

2026-20272025-2026 (only use if graduating this semester)
TOTAL ESTIMATED ACADEMIC YEAR EXPENSES*
Resources / Income (estimated):
1. Savings*
2. Veterans Benefits*
3. Parents*
4. Relatives / Friends*
5. Salary / Earnings*
5. Spouse's Salary / Earnings*
6. Expected Scholarship (specify grantor below)*
Scholarship Grantor:
7. Expected Scholarship (specify grantor below)
Scholarship Grantor:
8. Expected Scholarship (specify grantor below)
Scholarship Grantor:
9. Other Resources (specify below)
Other Resources:
TOTAL ESTIMATED ACADEMIC YEAR RESOURCES*
Did you receive a Federal Student Aid Report?*

YesNo

Personal Statements
Personal Statement #1

Attach a brief statement of not more than 200 words concerning your financial needs and how this scholarship, if awarded, will impact your law school education.
Personal Statement #1*

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Personal Statement #2

Attach a statement of not more than 500 words detailing your professional goals, particularly emphasizing significant law school service or community service activities or events in areas that you have been employed or volunteered and how these goals or activities relate to the Queens County legal community. Be as specific as possible.
Personal Statement #2*

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Letters of Recommendation
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals not related to you attesting to why you should be the recipient of this award. Letters may be submitted by a current or former professor/teacher, current or former employer or any other individual. Letters may be submitted with this application or sent directly to the Queens County Bar Association. All recommendation letters must be received by Friday, March 27, 2026.

By email: scholarships@qcba.org

By mail: Queens County Bar Association
Scholarship Committee
88-14 Sutphin Blvd.
3rd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11435
Recommendation Letter #1

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Recommendation Letter #2

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APPLICANT’S STATEMENT: I hereby affirm that all the foregoing information is correct. I further agree to submit all official documentation in order to verify the information reported on this form, if so requested. I further recognize honesty and integrity are essential characteristics of a practicing attorney and the representations are true and correct.
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The application deadline for the 2026 Queens County Bar Association (QCBA) Scholarship in Friday, March 27, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The QCBA Scholarship will be for $2,500, payable directly to the recipient. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision on/about May 1, 2026. Scholarship recipients and a guest will be invited to attend the QCBA Annual Dinner on May 14, 2026 to receive their scholarship award.

Email scholarships@qcba.org or call 718-291-4500, x222 with any questions.
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Law School Scholarship Application Form

Academic Information

Honors, Awards and Activities

Family Information

Employment Information

Financial Information

Budget

Personal Statements

Letters of Recommendation