1. Currently enrolled in law school in the Dallas/Fort Worth area

• SMU Dedman School of Law

• Texas A&M School of Law

• UNT Dallas College of Law

Scholarship recipients must be present at the Gala on September 12, 2026 to collect their scholarship. 

Applicants are evaluated based on four main factors:

1. personal background and financial need;

2. academic and extracurricular achievement;

3. demonstrated commitment to serving the Hispanic community, shown through academic, extracurricular, or professional record of service; and

4. future plans to advance the rights of the Hispanic community.

1. Applicant must be a MABA member. MABA membership is free for law students and can be completed online at www.dallasmaba.com. All applicants have until the date the application is due to sign up as a member. We highly encourage all new members to attend at least one MABA meeting or event before the application due date. 

2. MABA-Dallas Scholarship Application Form. 

3. Current Resume.

4. Personal Statement up to 500 words, double-spaced. We invite you to submit a personal statement on a topic of your choosing that you feel will best convey your strengths in the four main evaluative factors listed above. Please include your short- and long-term professional aspirations following law school.

5. Unofficial Transcript from law school 

OPTIONAL: One (1) Letter of Recommendation or Professional Reference. Letter may be written by a professor, prior employer, internship supervisor, or academic colleague. 

Three applicants will be selected for a MABA-Dallas Legacy Gala Scholarship and receive an award of $2,000 USD.

The applicant selected for the Ed Gomez Bar Prep Scholarship will receive an award of $1,000 USD.

The applicant selected for the Maria Eva Salcido Memorial Scholarship will receive an award of $1,000 USD.

The applicant selected for the Estefana Chavez Memorial Scholarship will receive an award of $500 USD.

All applicants will be notified of their application determination on or about September 1, 2026.