GSBA Scholarship — Now Accepting Applications

The Garden State Bar Association (GSBA) is pleased to announce that applications are currently open for the Annual GSBA Tuition Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to deserving law students who demonstrate academic promise, professional commitment, and community engagement, and recipients will be recognized at the 51st Anniversary Scholarship & Awards Gala on June 27, 2026 at Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

About the Scholarship

Established more than three decades ago, the GSBA Tuition Scholarship exists to support law students pursuing legal careers in New Jersey. While priority is given to students attending New Jersey law schools, the program is open to New Jersey residents enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools nationwide.

Who Should Apply

You are eligible if you:

• Are currently enrolled in a New Jersey law school, or

• Are a New Jersey resident attending an ABA-accredited law school outside New Jersey;

• Are in good academic standing;

• Demonstrate financial need;

• Show meaningful involvement in law school activities and/or service to the African-American or Black community; and

• Meet any specific class-year requirements as outlined in the application form.

How to Apply

Submit your completed application through the online Google Form linked below. Before you begin, please ensure you have:

• Your current resume

• A personal statement/biography

• Academic information and supporting documentation

• Any other materials required by the form

👉 Apply here: Scholarship Application Form

Note: Be sure to complete all required fields before submitting — incomplete applications may not be considered.

Timeline

• Applications Open: Now

• Deadline: As indicated in the Google Form

• Review & Interviews: Scholarship Committee may conduct virtual or in-person interviews

• Notification of Awards: Recipients will be informed prior to the Gala

Recognition

Scholarship recipients will be formally recognized at the 51st Anniversary Scholarship & Awards Gala — a signature GSBA event celebrating academic achievement and leadership in the legal community.

Questions?

Contact the GSBA Scholarship Committee at info@gardenstatebar.org with any questions about eligibility or the application process.