Scholarships

LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Bronx County Bar Association awards two (2) scholarships, in the amount of $7,500.00 each, to eligible 1st, 2nd and 3rd year law school students who are domiciled in Bronx County.  Download application. 

HON. PEGGY BERNHEIM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Honorable Peggy Bernheim was elected to Bronx Civil Court in 1977 and then in 1999 to Supreme Court. She was an outstanding jurist who always made a difference on the bench and to her legal colleagues. This scholarship was created by Justice Bernheim's dear friends and colleagues and generously endowed by Dr. Grace Billotti. This scholarship will be awarded annually. Applicants interested in applying for this scholarship should pay particular attention to the question regarding athletic experiences, skills and accomplishments.

CRAIG LENSCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Craig Lensch was a practicing defense lawyer in Bronx County for over 15 years. He worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Mario Merola for 6 years. Craig passed on at age 46 of colon cancer. This scholarship was created by his friends and colleagues who respected him for his intellect and good humor. This scholarship is awarded annually.

COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
The Bronx County Bar Association awards a scholarship, in the amount of $7,500.00, to an eligible high school senior who has been accepted by a college or university and who is domiciled in Bronx County.

HONORABLE GERALD V. ESPOSITO MEMORIAL "COURAGE" SCHOLARSHIP
The Gerald V. Esposito Memorial "Courage" Scholarship will be awarded to a Bronx resident who has displayed the type of courage demonstrated by Justice Esposito in his lifetime. Students who have worked to promote programs or issues for the greater good in the face of opposition or pressure to the contrary.

This scholarship was created by Justice Esposito, his family, friends and colleagues.

To apply for this Scholarship applicants should send a letter setting forth his/her accomplishments and courageous qualities along with proof of Bronx residency, two or three letters of reference and an official school transcript. The application package should be emailed to bronxbar1@gmail.com and "Esposito Scholarship Application" in the subject line AND mailed to the Bronx County Bar Association, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 124, Bronx, New York 10451, attn.: Alan B. Friedberg, Esq., Scholarship Committee Chairperson.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Visit the American Bar Association's website at http://www.abanet.org/fje for information about scholarships available through that organization.

Any questions please contact us at info@bronxbar.com.