{"id":40891,"date":"2026-05-07T09:21:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=40891"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:21:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:21:40","slug":"upcoming-nlf-and-napaba-scholarships-and-networking-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/upcoming-nlf-and-napaba-scholarships-and-networking-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming NLF and NAPABA Scholarships and Networking Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dear NAPABA Law Foundation Law School Partners,<\/div>\n
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I wanted to draw your attention to upcoming scholarship and networking opportunities that may be of interest to your students and alumni. Please share accordingly and let us know if you have any questions.<\/div>\n
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SAIL SCHOLARSHIP\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
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The SAIL Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to an individual who will be a 2L student starting in the 2026 Fall Semester (current 1L students should apply) who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. Applicants will be evaluated for (a) academic excellence in their undergraduate school years and first year of law school, (b) leadership experience, (c) volunteerism or service in the public interest, (d) knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more AAPI communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more AAPI communities, or both, and (e) commitment to \u201cpay it forward.\u201d The SAIL Scholarship is made possible due to the generosity of Sharon and Ivan Fong.<\/div>\n
Award Amount: $7,500 split equally over 2 years. The first disbursement will be in August of the second year of law school. Subject to the Scholar\u2019s continued (i) strong academic performance and good character; and (ii) dedication to the concepts set forth in scholarship, the second disbursement will be in August of the third year of law school.<\/div>\n
Deadline: June 30, 2026 – 5:00 pm ET. <\/b>Students can learn more and apply here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n
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NAPABA CONVENTION<\/b><\/div>\n
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) will hold its 2026 Convention in Los Angeles from November 12-14. The\u00a0NAPABA Convention<\/u><\/a>\u00a0is one of the largest annual gatherings of attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, bringing meaningful insights, networking opportunities, and perspective to the legal community. The NAPABA Convention\u00a0provides a unique opportunity for law schools and programs\u00a0to meet with their alumni,\u00a0students\u00a0and staff already in attendance. Please consider hosting a reception or breakfast through NAPABA.<\/div>\n
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Hosting your event with NAPABA offers several benefits:<\/div>\n