Bridging the Divide Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Meza Law Firm
The Meza Law Firm, PLLC, recognizes the significant role language plays in assisting those in need. As a law firm specializing in immigrant representation, we understand the difficulties faced when trying to comprehend a legal system in a foreign language. Bilingual attorneys serve a unique purpose in our society, providing a voice for those who might otherwise struggle to express themselves. We aspire to see an increase in bilingual legal professionals making a positive impact. To support this vision, we are launching the Bridging the Divide Scholarship for current or prospective law students who are proficient in more than one language. The recipient of this scholarship will receive $1,000 towards their ongoing legal education.
Eligibility Criteria
For those interested in applying for the Bridging the Divide Scholarship, the following eligibility criteria must be met:
- Proficiency in at least two languages is required.
- Applicants must be pursuing a major or minor in legal studies.
- Applicants must plan to attend school as an undergraduate, graduate, or Juris Doctorate student within the U.S. through the Spring 2026 semester.
- Applicants must be at least 17 years of age.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Application Guidelines
All applicants are required to respond to the following prompt in a video format:
How do you plan to leverage your bilingual abilities to enhance your future career? Discuss how your language background motivated you to pursue a major or minor in legal studies. In the last 20 to 30 seconds of your video, please demonstrate your proficiency in your other language.
Evaluation Procedure
All submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Does the student fully address the prompt in their video submission?
- Does the response effectively showcase the student’s proficiency in two or more languages?
- Is the student’s response genuine and well-structured?
After the application deadline, we will meticulously review each submission. The scholarship recipient will be notified via email approximately one month after the deadline.
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