2026 AABA Law Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships

All applicants completing this application will be considered for one of the six scholarships listed below, dependent on funding.  ALF anticipates that awards may be from $5,000 to $10,000.

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.

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 Past Presidents’ Scholarship

In honor of AABA’s 50th anniversary, AABA’s Past Presidents are sponsoring a scholarship for a deserving law student.

Career Unicorns Public Service Scholarship

ALF is honored to announce a new scholarship in 2026, the Career Unicorns Public Service Scholarship, generously sponsored by AABA members Samorn Selim and John Tsai. Samorn is a prior AABA scholarship recipient from 2007. She is the founder of Career Unicorns® and her popular "Career Unicorns® -  Spark Your Joy®" podcast. John is the Global Head of Intellectual Property at Stripe. This award champions those students who, like the “Career Unicorn” namesake, are advocating for justice and equality for all Californians.

Download the 2026 AABA Law Foundation Scholarships application here.

2026 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 2026 Chao-Fujioka Family Scholarship application here.