2026 Scholarship Opportunities

[Student Affairs]

Dear Law Students:

We are pleased to announce that The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the following scholarships and fellowships:

Local and State Government Law Section Carol Van Scoyoc Municipal Law Scholarship
Value: $5,000 Deadline: October 16, 2026
The scholarship is awarded to a law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York, who best exemplifies the core values important to Carol Van Scoyoc, Esq, former chair of the Section and recipient of the Award for Excellence in Public Service. The student shall show academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, and an interest in local government law.
Application link: https://www.tnybf.org/2027-local-state-govt-cvs-scholarship-application/

Diversity Summer Fellowship in Health Law
Value: $7,000 Deadline: December 4, 2026
The fellowship is open to law students with a diverse background who are currently enrolled in a law school in the State of New York. The fellowship will provide the student with an opportunity to experience health law practice and to work with a healthcare attorney or facility in the State of New York during the summer.
Application link: https://www.tnybf.org/2027-diversity-summer-fellowship-in-health-law-application/


Real Property Law Section Memorial Scholarship
Value: $7,500 Deadline: December 7, 2026
The scholarship is open to second or third-year law students who best exemplify the core values important to those whose memory we honor - academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law.
Application link: https://www.tnybf.org/2027-rpls-memorial-scholarship-application/