The 2025 scholarship recipients have been selected! Please join us in celebrating these talented law students at this year’s scholarship banquet!
To our applicants: Regardless of whether or not you were selected as a scholarship recipient this year, we hope you will get involved with the HBAPA (free law student membership) and we look forward to supporting you on your law school journey. We received a record-breaking number of applications this year and we are so encouraged by and proud of the diverse talented reflected in this year’s applicant pool. You have overcome huge obstacles to get to where you are today and we know you will continue to do amazing things!
the submission deadline for the 2025 hbalef scholarship application has passed.
HBALEF scholarships are available on a competitive basis to law students with a demonstrated commitment to supporting and effecting change within the Hispanic community. The number of scholarships awarded each year varies depending on fundraising but typically ranges from six to eight scholarships annually. In recent years, scholarship amounts have ranged from $3,000 to $4,000 per recipient. Please note that the number and amount of scholarships is subject to change.
To be eligible for a 2025 HBALEF scholarship, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
Be enrolled at an accredited law school located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware during the 2025-2026 academic year;
Be a member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania (HBA-PA) - law student membership is free and open to all;
Exhibit a strong commitment to advancing and creating positive change within the Hispanic community; and
Demonstrate personal growth, leadership, and resilience by overcoming significant personal, academic, or professional challenges.