New York Bar Foundation Scholarships

The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the following scholarships.

The Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship

Value: $2,500                        Deadline: November 22, 2019

One scholarship is awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York.  The student shall be actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic at the school or perform other substantial efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly or the practice of elder law.

Application link: www.tnybf.org/asarch

The Real Property Law Section Melvyn Mitzner Scholarship

Value: $5,000                        Deadline: November 22, 2019

One scholarship is awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York who demonstrates Melvyn Mitzner’s commitment to professional achievement in the area of real property law including legal writing, lecturing and scholarship; and diversity in the profession. 

Application link:  www.tnybf.org/mitzner

The Real Property Law Section Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship

Value: $5,000                      Deadline: November 22, 2019

One scholarship is awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York who best exemplifies the core values important to Lorraine Power Tharp; academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and an interest in real property law.

Application link: www.tnybf.org/tharp