2025 AABA Law Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships

All applicants will be considered for one of the scholarships listed below dependent on funding. The amount of each scholarship will depend on the financial needs of the applicant pool, and the awards will be from $5,000 to $10,000 each.

Asian Pacific American Judges’ Scholarship

Each year, ALF awards the Asian Pacific American Judges’ Scholarship through contributions from Asian Pacific American judges.

Raymond L. Ocampo Jr. Family Scholarship

Each year, ALF awards the Raymond L. Ocampo Jr. Family Scholarship, in memory of Mr. Ocampo’s parents and in honor of immigrants like them, for the enormous sacrifices they made and the untold hardships they endured in search of a better life for their families.

Joseph and Chang Morozumi Scholarship

Each year, ALF awards the Joseph and Chang Morozumi Scholarship (previously known as the “Joe Morozumi Scholarship”) to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to public interest law, especially low-income, direct legal services. Joe Morozumi was a fearless, tireless, zealous advocate for justice for the poor and the powerless. Through the generosity of Michael G.W. Lee, Joan Haratani, Dale Minami, and other donors, ALF awards this Scholarship to honor Joe Morozumi’s spirit, passion for justice, and his advocacy for the poor and the underrepresented.

The Puri Family Scholarship

ALF is extremely pleased to award the Puri Family Scholarship, generously funded by the family of the Hon. Vedica Puri (Ret., San Francisco Superior Court), with a contribution from ALF. The Puri family established this scholarship in memory of Judge Puri’s mother, Anjali Puri, who was an enthusiastic advocate for women of color in their chosen professions.

AABA Law Foundation Scholarship

Each year, ALF awards the AABA Law Foundation Scholarship to a deserving law student.

Download the 2025 AABA Law Foundation Scholarships application here.

2025 Chao-Fujioka Family Scholarships

The Chao-Fujioka Family Scholarships are intended to recognize and financially assist high performing law students who are interested in civil public law/government service or international law practice and who aspire to become future leaders in these fields.

Download the Chao-Fujioka Family Scholarship application here.

2025 Justice Harry W. Low Fellowship

The Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (“AABA”) Law Foundation is pleased to offer the Justice Harry W. Low Fellowship. This Fellowship awards $10,000 to assist a qualified graduating student to work for public/government agencies or non-profit organizations.  Preference is given to candidates working for agencies or organizations that provide representation and advocacy for Asian Pacific American communities or for low-income Asian Pacific Americans (collectively, “Public Service”). Applicants must have or have accepted an offer to work in Public Service.  The Low family and the AABA Law Foundation have funded this Fellowship in memory of Justice Harry W. Low.

Download the 2025 Justice Harry W, Low Fellowship application here.

2025 Salle Yoo and Jeff Gray Charitable Fund Summer Grants

The Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (“AABA”) Law Foundation is offering two grants to help fund qualified summer law clerks to work on legal projects that provide free or low cost legal services to the Asian American community or other under-represented communities. Applicants must have a summer position with a non-profit/ government legal organization or judicial officer/organization that has agreed to supervise the applicant for the summer of 2025. The grant will be funded by the AABA Law Foundation and the Salle Yoo and Jeff Gray Charitable Fund.

An increasing number of Californians and Americans lack access to representation.  The Yoo-Gray family is honored to award these summer grants to support budding lawyers who have chosen to dedicate themselves to increasing access to justice for Californians, especially in our Asian American communities.

Download the 2025 Salle Yoo & Jeff Gray Charitable Fund Summer Grants application here.