The Dallas Hispanic Bar Association Scholarship Foundation is the beneficiary of all funds raised at the DHBA’s Annual Event. The DHBA Scholarship Foundation’s goal is to increase diversity within the legal community by providing financial support to worthy students. The DHBA Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to DISD Law Magnet High School students so that they can attend the Close-Up Program in Washington, DC and to students who are enrolled in Texas law schools.

Leadership:
President Maricela Siewczynski
Treasurer Martin Garza
Secretary Marisia Parra-Gaona
Director Valerie Carrillo
Director Amy Castaneda

Law School Scholarship:
The DHBA Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that it will award law school scholarships to deserving students who are enrolled in a Texas law school during the 2009-2010 school year. The scholarships will be awarded to students who have high academic performance and demonstrated leadership.

Please click here for the 2009 Scholarship Application.

2008 Scholarship Recipients:
The DHBASF is proud to announce its 2008 Scholarship Recipients:

Gabriela Henriquez, a first year law student at South Texas Collage of law, is the recipient of the President's Ex Licentia Regia Scholarship.

Sophia Guerra, a second year law student at South Texas Collage of law, is the recipient of the Cesar Chavez Memorial Scholarship.

Laura Sotelo Santellana, a second year law student at SMU Dedman School of Law, is the recipient of the McKool Smith Platinum Sponsor Scholarship.

Ana Maria Narro, a first year law student at SMU Dedman School of Law, is the recipient of the Esperanza Scholarship.

Jessica Trevizo, a first year law student at SMU Dedman School of Law, is the recipient of the Adelfa Callejo Spirit of Justice Scholarship.

Amanda J. Chavez, a 3LE at SMU Dedman School of Law, is the recipient of the Exemplary Service Scholarship.

Stephanie Kolmar, a second year law student at University of Texas at Austin, is the recipient of the Irma Rangel Memorial Scholarship.

Maria Cecilia, a first year law student at University of Texas at Austin, is the recipient of the Angel Reyes Platinum Sponsor Scholarship.

Omar Ochoa, a first year law student at University of Texas at Austin, is the recipient of the Trailblazer Scholarship.

Rocio Guadalupe Mendoza, a first year law student at University of Texas at Austin, is the recipient of the Regina Montoya Legal Excellence Scholarship.

Ignacio Alfonso Zambrano, a second year law student at Texas Tech University School of Law, is the recipient of the Dan Benavides Memorial Scholarship.

Meagan White, a first year law student at Texas Tech University School of Law, is the recipient of the Gilbert Aranza Platinum Sponsor Scholarship.

The DHBA Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.