Who is eligible to apply for the James L. Bass Legal Scholarship?

• Those who are entering their first year of law school.
• Those who are a US citizen.

What you need to submit a complete application?

• Create an account on Kaleidoscope, our scholarship hosting platform.
• Resume
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Essay
  • 1,000 word essay answering the following prompt:
    
    "Explain the importance of telecom in a rural community, and how quality broadband in rural America can create a more equal playing field for rural communities? How did your ties to a rural community impact your decision to attend law school? How does telecommunications fit into your pursuit of a law degree?"

Terms and Conditions

• All applications will be reviewed, and the recipient will be selected by a qualified selection committee. 
• The scholarship will be awarded on a one-time basis and will not be renewable. The scholarship cannot be deferred.
• The award will be paid upon proof of registration.
• The scholarship will be awarded without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender or disability. 
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will receive notification from FRS after your application has been submitted.
• The recipient will be notified in May 2024.
• The awardee will forfeit their scholarship if mandatory paperwork is not received by FRS within 60 days of notification that they have been selected. 
• The award will be paid directly to the educational institution the student will attend.

The 2024 application is available now. Applications must be submitted by February 16, 2024 to be considered.