Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Law School Scholarship Program

Assisting local high school students expressing an interest in communications-related fields of education.

Who Should Apply

Rising second-or third-year students currently enrolled in accredited law schools in the United States who have a demonstrated interest in technology, media, and telecommunications law and policy.

How to Apply

The FCBA Foundation will post a link to the application in early 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

The FCBA Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization and educational organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The charitable arm of the Federal Communications Bar Association, the Foundation supports service activities related to technology, media, and telecommunications law and policy and educational endeavors, including through awarding scholarships to deserving high school and law students and stipends for law students doing unpaid, public service internships related to TMT law and policy.

The FCBA Foundation College Scholarship Program provides financial assistance for eligible public high school students in Washington, D.C. planning to attend college.

Rising second- or third-year students currently enrolled in accredited law school in the United States who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in TMT law and policy.

Links to the applications for these programs will be posted to the FCBA Foundation website in early 2023. 

Applications will be assessed on a host of criteria including academic performance, public service, motivation, and financial need. Finalists for the FCBA Foundation College Scholarship will also be interviewed by a panel of FCBA members about the contents of their applications.

Decisions on FCBA Foundations scholarships and internship stipends are expected to be announced in May of each year. Check the program page for more details on the specific timeline for each program.

Recipient Spotlight »

David Cassidy

FCBA Foundation Scholarship

David’s work has been seen on most major broadcasters and has garnered a variety of awards including a Peabody, three Emmy nominations, and recognition from the National Board of Review.

Learn About Our Other Programs

Law School Summer Internship Stipend Program

Granting summer work stipends to law students serving as interns in communications-related public service jobs.

College Scholarship Program

Assisting local high school students expressing an interest in communications-related fields of education.