#1

Applicant’s full name:*

#2

Mailing address:*

#3

Email address:*

#4

Phone number:*

#5

Do you identify as Hispanic/Latino? The demographic information is collected solely for statistical purposes and will not be used in the evaluation, selection, or awarding of scholarships. All applicants will be considered without regard to race or ethnicity.

#6

Are you the first person in your family to graduate from college?*

#7

Graduation date or expected graduation date:*

#8

Name of college/university conferring your Bachelor’s degree:*

#9

Type of degree you received/will receive and focus/major (and any accompanying minor):*

#10

Please provide an employment record for the past two years or attach a resume (preferred). For the employment record, please specify Employer, Position/Duties, City/State, and Dates Employed.

#11

Attach Resume for Question 10

#12

1. Tell us why you have what it takes to go to law school and to be a lawyer. (200 words or less)*

#13

2. Tell us why diversity in the legal profession is important. (200 words or less)*

#14

3. How have you contributed to the Latinx community? Give details of community service, civic engagement, volunteer service, or similar endeavors. (200 words or less)*

#15

4. Have you faced any struggle(s) in meeting your goal of going to law school? If so, please identify and explain the struggle(s) you have faced. (200 words or less)*

#16

Are you declared a dependent by someone else?

#17

If no, provide your adjusted gross income for 2025?*

#18

If yes, provide your household income for 2025?*

#19

Number of persons in your household:*

#20

Expected 2026-2027 INCOME: Job/Internship

#21

Expected 2026-2027 INCOME: Scholarships

#22

Expected 2026-2027 INCOME: Grants*

#23

Expected 2026-2027 INCOME: Personal Loans

#24

Expected 2026-2027 INCOME: Other*

#25

Expected 2026-2027 EXPENSES: Tuition/Books/Fees

#26

Expected 2026-2027 EXPENSES: Living Expenses (Rent, Utilities, Food, Car, Childcare, etc.)

#27

Expected 2026-2027 EXPENSES: Credit Cards

#28

Expected 2026-2027 EXPENSES: Student Loan Payment

#29

Expected 2026-2027 EXPENSES: Extraordinary Expenses*

#30

Expected 2026-2027 EXPENSES: Other*

#31

Please upload official/unofficial transcripts

#32

Are you available for a virtual interview on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as part of the selection process?? *

#33

If selected, are you available to attend the 33rd MHBA Annual Gala on September 18, 2026?