Bridging the Divide Scholarship

At The Meza Law Firm, PLLC, we believe in the power of language to help people in need. As a bilingual law firm focused on representing immigrants, we know just how challenging it can be to navigate a legal system behind a language barrier. Bilingual lawyers address a unique need in our society, advocating for people who would otherwise struggle to speak up for themselves.We want to see more bilingual legal professionals in the field doing good work. In service of that ideal, we are opening the Bridging the Divide Scholarship for current or upcoming law students who are fluent in more than one language. We will award $1,000 to the winner of this scholarship for his or her continuing legal studies.

Qualifying for the Scholarship

If you are interested in applying for the Bridging the Divide Scholarship, you must meet all of the following requirements:
You must be fluent in at least two languages.
You must be pursuing a major or minor in legal studies.
You must be intending to attend school as an undergraduate, graduate, or Juris Doctorate student within the U.S. through the Fall 2026 semester.
You must be at least 17 years old.
You must be a citizen of the United States.

Please note that these requirements are non-negotiable. We can address any inquiries about eligibility at scholarships@mezalawfirm.com. We also ask that you provide proof of your enrollment at an accredited school. To meet this requirement, you can attach a digital copy of your class schedule or acceptance letter.