FBANC Foundation
The FBANC Foundation supports the educational and professional development of Filipino and Filipino American lawyers and law students in Northern California. It is a nonprofit educational charity organization under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Governing Document
In 2023, the FBANC Foundation awarded and recognized over $34,000 in scholarships and stipends to aspiring law students, law students, and recent graduates during FBANC’s Installation Gala. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
FBANC Foundation Scholarships
Applications for FBANC Foundation Scholarships are now CLOSED. Thank you to all of our applicants - scholarship recipients are traditionally announced at FBANC’s Annual Installation Gala.
If you have any questions regarding any of the scholarships, please contact scholarship@fbanc.org. Thank you!
FBANC’s 44th Annual Installation Ceremony
The scholarships will be awarded at FBANC’s 44th Annual Installation Dinner on June 14, 2024, at The San Francisco Design Center Galleria, located at 101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco CA. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to attend the Dinner, if possible.
The deadline to apply was April 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Please direct all inquiries to the FBANC Scholarship Committee at scholarship@fbanc.org. The committee may invite applicants to interview with committee members at some point prior to the June 14, 2024, Installation Dinner.
Scholarship Applications are currently CLOSED and will open again in 2025.
FBANC Foundation Scholarship Applications
Pamilya Scholarship Application
The Honorable Eleanor Oducayen Nisperos Women’s Committee Scholarship Application
The Carlos P. Romulo Family Scholarship Application
The Raymond L. Ocampo, Jr. Family Scholarship ($10,000) | Established 1999
The Raymond L. Ocampo, Jr. Family Scholarship, made possible by the generosity of FBANC founding member and past FBANC president Raymond Ocampo, Jr., is awarded in memory of Mr. Ocampo’s parents and in honor of immigrants like them, for the sacrifices they made and the hardships they endured in search of a better life for their families. The year 2024 marks the 25th year of the Raymond L. Ocampo, Jr. Family Scholarship. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The Honorable Ronald Quidachay Scholarship ($5,000) | Established 2019
The Judge Quidachay Scholarship commemorates Judge Ronald Quidachay’s tenure as the first Filipino American to sit on the bench in Northern California (from 1998 to 2018 he served on the San Francisco Superior Court). The scholarship is awarded to a law student that has shown a strong commitment to the Filipino American community inside and outside of law school. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The Honorable Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Legal Scholarship ($5,000) | Established 2023
The Honorable Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Scholarship commemorates Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye’s tenure as the first Filipina American to serve as the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court (from 2011 to 2023). The scholarship is awarded to a law student that has shown a strong commitment to the Filipino American community inside and outside of law school. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The FBANC Charles and Melita Jung Charitable Fund Scholarship ($5,000) | Established 2014
The FBANC Charles and Melita Jung Charitable Fund Scholarship ($5,000) is made possible by the generosity of Charles Jung and Melita Jung. The Scholarship is awarded to a law student who has shown a commitment and desire to pursue public interest/public sector law. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The Theodore Borromeo Scholarship ($4,000) | Established 2021
With his family, Theodore Borromeo immigrated to the United States from the Philippines when he was seven years old. The Theodore Borromeo Scholarship signifies a commitment to supporting a law student, who like Mr. Borromeo, is mindful of the experiences of immigrants and immigrant families. This scholarship is awarded to a law student in pursuit of any practice perspective in employment and labor law, the area in which Mr. Borromeo dedicated his career for almost 40 years until his retirement in 2020. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The FBANC/BALIF Pamilya Scholarship ($5,000) | Established 2020
The FBANC Foundation and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom Foundation (“BALIF Foundation”) are sponsoring the FBANC/BALIF “Pamilya” Joint Scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to a current law school student who has a demonstrated commitment to the Filipinx American and LGBTQI communities. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The Honorable Eleanor Oducayen Nisperos Women’s Committee Scholarship ($3,000) | Established 2020
This scholarship commemorates Judge Nisperos, California’s first Filipina American attorney and FBANC’s first President. It is awarded to a college student or graduate applying to law school. This scholarship is in the amount of $3,000. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The Carlos P. Romulo Family Scholarship ($2,000) | Established 2022
This scholarship commemorates Carlos P. Romulo—legendary newspaper editor, army general, university president, Philippines ambassador, foreign minister, national artist, president of the United National General Assembly. It is awarded to a law student who has a demonstrated commitment to studying about or practicing law in the fields of International Law, Free Speech, or Human Rights. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The Ernie and Mila Llorente Scholarship ($2,500) | Established 2023
The Ernie and Mila Llorente Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of FBANC founding member and past FBANC president Ernie Llorente and Mila Llorente. This scholarship will be awarded to a Filipino/a/x American student who has demonstrated a dedication to public service in the City and County of San Francisco. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
The Cesar V. Alegria, Jr. Scholarship ($2,000) | Established 2023
The Cesar V. Alegria, Jr. Scholarship is made possible through partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in memory of retired PG&E attorney and past FBANC president Cesar Alegria. In honor of Mr. Alegria’s joy and pride in serving his community, this scholarship will be awarded to an entering or existing law school student who has shown a commitment to the Filipino American community, other important social causes, or those most in need. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.
BAYANIHAN STIPEND
Bayanihan means “being in a bayan” and it refers to a fundamental aspect of Filipino culture: working together as a community to achieve a common goal.
The Bayanihan Stipend Program offers need-based stipends of up to $250 each. Stipends will be available to students currently attending a law school in Northern California or graduates preparing for the bar exam who face significant economic hardship and immediate monetary need that, if not met, could result in an inability to complete classes, a degree program, a bar preparation course, or the bar exam. To be eligible for a stipend, an applicant must be an FBANC member or member of an affiliate organization at their law school (e.g., PALS).
Learn more about the stipend and application here
FBANC Foundation NAPABA Convention Scholarship
2023 FBANC FOUNDATION NAPABA CONVENTION STIPEND
All current law students, graduates awaiting their bar results, and public interest attorneys with financial need are encouraged to apply for the Foundation of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC Foundation) NAPABA Convention Scholarship. This year, the FBANC Foundation will sponsor a $500 scholarship to one individual who has demonstrated a commitment to public interest and/or Asian Pacific American issues. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and make it easier for individuals to participate in the NAPABA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, while maintaining their commitment of service to communities in need. The scholarship will be announced no later than October 23, 2022.
To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cZ7uVAZVvdWpJ4So7
Candidates will be judged on their ability to address the questions presented thoughtfully and concisely, their persuasiveness, and their demonstrated interest in issues affecting the Filipino-American community, Asian Pacific American community and any other underserved community. The FBANC Foundation Scholarship Committee may conduct interviews for finalists as necessary.
Application packets must be received on or before October 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Please direct all inquiries by email to FBANC Foundation Treasurer Angelica Leonardo at angelicaleonardo@fbanc.org. The recipient must provide proof of receipt to the FBANC Foundation that the scholarship funds were used for registration, travel and/or accommodations to attend the convention no later than November 30, 2023 5:00 p.m. to receipts@fbanc.org
FBANC Foundation Stipends
Applications for stipends are currently closed. Please check our newsletter and social media platforms for the next available opportunity. Thank you.
NAPABA Convention Stipend ($500)
Since 2016, the FBANC Foundation has provided stipends in the amount of $500 to law students and/or recent graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to public interest and/or Asian Pacific American issues to attend the annual NAPABA Convention.
Bayanihan Stipend (Up to $250)
Since 2022, the FBANC Foundation has provided need-based stipends in the amount of up to $250 to students currently attending a law school in Northern California or graduates preparing for the bar exam who face significant economic hardship and immediate monetary need that, if not met, could result in an inability to complete classes, a degree program, a bar preparation course, or the bar exam. To be eligible for a stipend, an applicant must be an FBANC member or member of an affiliate organization at their law school (e.g., PALS).
Every little bit helps.
Every dollar of your donation goes directly to support our aspiring law students, current law students and our newer attorneys as they start their legal careers.
Your donation is an investment in FBANC's future.
Since the FBANC Foundation's founding six years ago, our community has more than doubled its giving to scholarships. In 2020, the FBANC Foundation awarded and recognized over $40,000 in scholarships and stipends to aspiring law students, law students, and recent graduates during FBANC’s Virtual installation Ceremony.
This fundraising has helped us support the law school careers of students. In addition, the FBANC Foundation has been able to support law students and new lawyers participate in professional development events such as the NAPABA Convention and Pinay Powerhouse.
To see the dividends of our collective investment, you need not look further than the FBANC Board and the Advisory Board, both of which are stocked with former scholarship recipients.
Your support may be tax deductible.
Because the FBANC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID 47-2926743), your support may be tax deductible and/or eligible for the special tax deduction under the CARES Act. Of course, you'll want to check in with your tax adviser to confirm whether it is or not.
FBANC Foundation Endowment Fund
FBANC is excited to announce that the FBANC 2019-2020 Board has committed funds to start the FBANC Foundation Endowment. The Endowment reflects the FBANC Board’s promise to support our future law students and leaders
Five-Year Fundraising Goal
Fundraising for the Endowment will be in addition to the fundraising done for the FBANC Foundation’s existing scholarships. Our goal is to raise enough funds over the next five years so that the Endowment is self-sustaining.