The SAIL Scholarship is a prestigious award for law students with outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. It supports individuals committed to making a significant impact on AAPI communities and who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and public service.
The SAIL Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of Sharon and Ivan Fong. It is administered by the NAPABA Law Foundation, which supports Asian American and Pacific Islander legal professionals through scholarships, fellowships, and community programs.
SAIL Scholarship Benefits
- Award Amount: $7,500 split equally over 2 years
- First disbursement in August of the second year of law school
- Second disbursement in August of the third year of law school, subject to continued strong academic performance and good character, and dedication to the scholarship’s concepts
SAIL Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a current 1L student (will be a 2L starting in the 2026 Fall Semester)
- Must have outstanding professional promise and leadership potential
- Evaluated on academic excellence in undergraduate and first year of law school
- Evaluated on leadership experience
- Evaluated on volunteerism or service in the public interest
- Evaluated on knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more AAPI communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more AAPI communities, or both
- Evaluated on commitment to ‘pay it forward’
How to Apply for SAIL Scholarship?
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions to understand SAIL Scholarship requirements and expectations
- Complete the 2026 Application via the provided SurveyMonkey link
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the SAIL Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the SAIL Scholarship?
The SAIL Scholarship is a $7,500 award for law students with outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. It is funded by Sharon and Ivan Fong and administered by the NAPABA Law Foundation.
Who is eligible for the SAIL Scholarship?
Current 1L students who will be 2L students starting in the 2026 Fall Semester are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism, knowledge of AAPI community issues, and a commitment to paying it forward.
What is the award amount and how is it disbursed?
The award is $7,500 split equally over two years. The first disbursement occurs in August of the second year of law school, and the second in August of the third year, contingent on continued strong academic performance and dedication to the scholarship’s principles.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is June 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm ET.
How do I apply for the SAIL Scholarship?
First, review the Frequently Asked Questions document. Then complete the online application via the SurveyMonkey link provided on the NAPABA Law Foundation website.
What criteria are used to evaluate applicants?
Applicants are evaluated on academic excellence (undergraduate and first year of law school), leadership experience, volunteerism or public interest service, knowledge of AAPI community issues or commitment to impacting those communities, and commitment to paying it forward.
Can I apply if I am not a 1L student?
No, the scholarship is specifically for current 1L students who will be 2L students in the 2026 Fall Semester.
Is the SAIL Scholarship renewable?
The scholarship is disbursed over two years, but the second disbursement is conditional on the scholar maintaining strong academic performance, good character, and dedication to the scholarship’s concepts.
Who sponsors the SAIL Scholarship?
The SAIL Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of Sharon and Ivan Fong.
Where can I find more information?
Visit the NAPABA Law Foundation’s Open Scholarships page and review the SAIL Scholarship FAQs PDF for detailed requirements and expectations.
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