If you graduated from an American Samoa high school or have personal ties to American Samoa, you may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the American Samoa Bar Association.
The ASBA Legal Education Scholarship is for those who are currently enrolled as a law student in good standing at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (“ABA”).
Scholarship application materials must be received no later than 4 p.m. (AS Time) on September 25, 2026.
To apply for the ASBA Legal Education Scholarship, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter that includes:
1. The name of your high school and year of graduation. (If you did not graduate from an American Samoa high school, describe your personal ties to American Samoa.)
2. The names of the colleges and universities attended, degrees attained, major courses of study, graduation date, honors, and grade point average at graduation. Also attach your college/university transcripts.
3. The name of the law school where you are presently enrolled in. If you are entering your first year of study, provide written evidence of enrollment. If you are a current/returning student, provide year of study, honors, and current grade point average. Please also attach a copy of your most recent law school transcripts if you are a current/returning law student.
4. Description of your academic background, work experience, and extra-curricular activities.
5. A brief description of your law-related goals and plans for the future.
Scholarship application materials must be submitted to the ASBA Executive Committee via email to bernadine@meredithsunia.com no later than 4 p.m. AS time on September 25, 2026.
