SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
By Shirley Yauw, added February 15, 2008
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2008
The Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association ("SCCLA") annually awards seven to ten $1,000 Scholarships and three to four $2,000 Fellowships to local Asian/Pacific American law students. The Scholarships and the Fellowships are awarded based on need, academic accomplishments, and potential contribution to the Chinese-American community. Law students at all levels are encouraged to apply (including first, third year day and fourth year evening).
Each Fellowship award funds a clerkship at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (“APALC”) during the upcoming school year, during the fall, winter or spring term. Receipt of Fellowship funds is conditioned upon serving as a clerk at APALC for a minimum of 15 hours per week for an entire semester. If the awardee qualifies for the Work/Study Program, there may be an additional supplement to the $2,000 fellowship.
There is no clerkship condition for any of the Scholarships.
Completed applications are due on February 15, 2008. Applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2008 to be eligible. Applications will not be accepted by facsimile or by e-mail. Please forward completed applications to:
Shirley Yauw
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
The Scholarships and the Fellowships will be awarded at the annual SCCLA Installation Dinner on March 28, 2008 at Empress Pavilion Restaurant in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Award recipients must attend the March 28, 2008 dinner to receive the Scholarships and Fellowships.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Shirley Yauw at syauw@apalc.org or 213-977-7500, ext. 265.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2008
Please provide the following information as accurately and completely as possible. If you need additional space, please attach a separate page.
1. Name (last, first): _______________________________________________________
2. Current Address: __________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
email: ____________________________________________________________
3. Telephone No.: (hm) ________________, (cell) _______________, (wk) ____________
4. Law School: _____________________________________________________________
Current Year and Units Completed: __________________________________________
Day or Night: ____________________________________________________________
5. Marital Status: ___________________________________________________________
6. Dependents (include ages and relationships):
7. Place of Birth/Date of Birth: /______________
8. Academic Background (other than law school):
School
Degree/Date Conferred
9. Law School Record: GPA:_________
Class Standing:_________
Note: Second, third and fourth-year students are requested to attach a copy of their law school transcript.
10. Academic honors and awards received in law school:
11. Professional memberships while in law school:
12. Scholarships and grants received in law school, including amount received and year of receipt:
13. Past and Present Community Activities:
14. Other Languages (if any):
Level of Fluency (check one) ____ Fluent ____ Conversational ____ Beginner Only
(check all that apply) ____ Verbal ____ Reading ____ Writing
15. Work History (from most current employment):
Dates Employer Address Duties Hours Per Pay
Week
16. School loans (including undergraduate loans):
Lender
Amount Borrowed
Amount Repaid/Date
17. Amount contributed by others (e.g., parents), if any, for law school education:
18. Net Monthly Income, By Source (include spouse's income, if married):
19. Net Monthly Expenses (e.g., transportation, food, rent):
20. Current Assets Owned and Dollar Value:
21. Current Liabilities and Dollar Amounts:
22. Statements (Please attach additional pages if needed):
(a) Please describe your reasons for deciding to go to law school:
(b) Please describe your present and future goals for contributing to the Asian/Pacific American community.
23. Awards in which you are interested (you may check both, but only one award per person):
[ ] Scholarship [ ] Fellowship
(Availability: Fall, Winter/Spring
Circle all as appropriate. No Summer)
I certify that the information provided in this Scholarship/Fellowship Application is true and correct.
Dated:
_________________________________________ Signature
SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2008
The Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association ("SCCLA") annually awards seven to ten $1,000 Scholarships and three to four $2,000 Fellowships to local Asian/Pacific American law students. The Scholarships and the Fellowships are awarded based on need, academic accomplishments, and potential contribution to the Chinese-American community. Law students at all levels are encouraged to apply (including first, third year day and fourth year evening).
Each Fellowship award funds a clerkship at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (“APALC”) during the upcoming school year, during the fall, winter or spring term. Receipt of Fellowship funds is conditioned upon serving as a clerk at APALC for a minimum of 15 hours per week for an entire semester. If the awardee qualifies for the Work/Study Program, there may be an additional supplement to the $2,000 fellowship.
There is no clerkship condition for any of the Scholarships.
Completed applications are due on February 15, 2008. Applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2008 to be eligible. Applications will not be accepted by facsimile or by e-mail. Please forward completed applications to:
Shirley Yauw
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
The Scholarships and the Fellowships will be awarded at the annual SCCLA Installation Dinner on March 28, 2008 at Empress Pavilion Restaurant in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Award recipients must attend the March 28, 2008 dinner to receive the Scholarships and Fellowships.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Shirley Yauw at syauw@apalc.org or 213-977-7500, ext. 265.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2008
Please provide the following information as accurately and completely as possible. If you need additional space, please attach a separate page.
1. Name (last, first): _______________________________________________________
2. Current Address: __________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
email: ____________________________________________________________
3. Telephone No.: (hm) ________________, (cell) _______________, (wk) ____________
4. Law School: _____________________________________________________________
Current Year and Units Completed: __________________________________________
Day or Night: ____________________________________________________________
5. Marital Status: ___________________________________________________________
6. Dependents (include ages and relationships):
7. Place of Birth/Date of Birth: /______________
8. Academic Background (other than law school):
School
Degree/Date Conferred
9. Law School Record: GPA:_________
Class Standing:_________
Note: Second, third and fourth-year students are requested to attach a copy of their law school transcript.
10. Academic honors and awards received in law school:
11. Professional memberships while in law school:
12. Scholarships and grants received in law school, including amount received and year of receipt:
13. Past and Present Community Activities:
14. Other Languages (if any):
Level of Fluency (check one) ____ Fluent ____ Conversational ____ Beginner Only
(check all that apply) ____ Verbal ____ Reading ____ Writing
15. Work History (from most current employment):
Dates Employer Address Duties Hours Per Pay
Week
16. School loans (including undergraduate loans):
Lender
Amount Borrowed
Amount Repaid/Date
17. Amount contributed by others (e.g., parents), if any, for law school education:
18. Net Monthly Income, By Source (include spouse's income, if married):
19. Net Monthly Expenses (e.g., transportation, food, rent):
20. Current Assets Owned and Dollar Value:
21. Current Liabilities and Dollar Amounts:
22. Statements (Please attach additional pages if needed):
(a) Please describe your reasons for deciding to go to law school:
(b) Please describe your present and future goals for contributing to the Asian/Pacific American community.
23. Awards in which you are interested (you may check both, but only one award per person):
[ ] Scholarship [ ] Fellowship
(Availability: Fall, Winter/Spring
Circle all as appropriate. No Summer)
I certify that the information provided in this Scholarship/Fellowship Application is true and correct.
Dated:
_________________________________________ Signature
