MALDEF’s Law School Scholarship Program provides several scholarships to deserving law students with a commitment to advancing the civil rights of Latinos. MALDEF’s Law School Scholarship Program is open to all law students who will be enrolled full-time in an American-accredited law school. Scholarships are awarded to students based on their commitment to serve the Latino community through law; their past achievement and potential for achievement; and their financial need. MALDEF has annually awarded 5-10 law school scholarships of $5,000 each to deserving law students from throughout the nation