Future Advocates Law School Scholarship Program

Scholarship Application

The NAELA Future Advocates Scholarship Program is designed to increase law student exposure to elder and special needs law by financially supporting their enrollment in a qualifying academic course. Scholarships are available to current JD students at ABA-accredited law schools who wish to take a course in elder law, disability law, or special needs planning as part of their academic program.

To complete this application, you will need the following documents in PDF format to upload: Unofficial Law School Transcript, Course Description Syllabus, Professional Resume, and Personal Statement.

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Preferred Name (if different)

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Phone Number

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* 5. Mailing Address

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* 6. Law School

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* 7. Enrollment Status

Full-Time

Part-Time

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* 8. Year in Law School

4L if PT

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* 9. Upload Unofficial Transcript — in PDF format only

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* 10. Have you previously received this scholarship?

Yes

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* 11. Course Title

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* 12. Upload Syllabus for Course — in PDF format only

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* 13. Is this a credit-bearing course at your law school?

Yes

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* 14. Instructor Name and Affiliation

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* 15. Semester/Term You Plan to Take the Course

Fall 2026

Spring 2027

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* 16. Upload Resume or CV — in PDF format only

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* 17. Personal Statement (500–750 words): Interest in elder or special needs law; career goals; how this course supports your academic and professional development; and information on your financial need or barriers to access. PDF format only.

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* 18. Do you identify with any underrepresented group in the legal profession? (optional but encouraged)

Yes

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* 19. Briefly describe any public interest, advocacy, or equity and inclusion related experience relevant to your application. (optional but encouraged)

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* 20. Acknowledgements (required)

I confirm that I am currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and have completed at least one semester.

I understand that the scholarship is to support enrollment in one qualifying course focused on elder law, disability law, special needs planning, or related topics.

I understand that if I am awarded the scholarship, I will be required to agree to complete the course for credit, remain an active NAELA student member for one year, submit a post-course reflection, and participate in at least one NAELA student event.

All information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Note: NAELA and the NAELA Foundation reserve all rights with respect to the scholarship program, including but not limited to the right to modify, extend, or discontinue the scholarship program at any time without prior notice. This scholarship application is not an offer by NAELA or the NAELA Foundation.

Future Advocates Law School Scholarship Program

Scholarship Application

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Preferred Name (if different)

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Phone Number

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* 5. Mailing Address

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* 6. Law School

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* 7. Enrollment Status

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* 8. Year in Law School

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* 9. Upload Unofficial Transcript — in PDF format only

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* 10. Have you previously received this scholarship?

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* 11. Course Title

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* 12. Upload Syllabus for Course — in PDF format only

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* 13. Is this a credit-bearing course at your law school?

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* 14. Instructor Name and Affiliation

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* 15. Semester/Term You Plan to Take the Course

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* 16. Upload Resume or CV — in PDF format only

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* 17. Personal Statement (500–750 words): Interest in elder or special needs law; career goals; how this course supports your academic and professional development; and information on your financial need or barriers to access. PDF format only.

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* 18. Do you identify with any underrepresented group in the legal profession? (optional but encouraged)

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* 19. Briefly describe any public interest, advocacy, or equity and inclusion related experience relevant to your application. (optional but encouraged)

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* 20. Acknowledgements (required)

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* 21. Signature - please type your full name to serve as your signature.

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* 22. Date