Law

The Ally Financial Law Scholars

Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

The The Ally Financial Law Scholars is varies (amount not published by the sponsor), scholarship from Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for law students across the United States. The sponsor does not publish a minimum GPA. The deadline is Annually, late March (applications open early January). It is a one-time award.

Key facts for the The Ally Financial Law Scholars
Award amountVaries (amount not published by the sponsor)
DeadlineAnnually, late March (applications open early January)
SponsorCongressional Black Caucus Foundation
Minimum GPANone published by the sponsor
Who can applyLaw school
LocationNational
Race requirementMinority-focused
RenewableNo
Essay requiredYes
Official pagecbcfinc.org
Last verified

About the The Ally Financial Law Scholars

The Ally Financial Law Scholars program is administered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for students pursuing a law degree. It shares the foundation's common application window, opening in early January and closing in late March, with submissions through the CBCF scholarship portal. Immediate relatives of a CBC Member are not eligible.

Minority-focused. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students.

Who is eligible

To apply for the The Ally Financial Law Scholars, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation requires that you meet all of the following:

  • Be pursuing a law degree
  • Apply through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation scholarship portal
  • Not be an immediate relative of a Congressional Black Caucus Member

These are the requirements as published by the sponsor. Always confirm on the official page before applying, since sponsors update criteria between cycles.

Cycle status. The 2026 cycle ran January 5 to March 27, 2026 and has closed.

How to apply

  1. Open the official Congressional Black Caucus Foundation page and read the current criteria in full.
  2. Confirm you meet every requirement listed above before starting.
  3. Draft the required essay early and have someone read it.
  4. Gather supporting documents, which typically include transcripts and recommendations.
  5. Submit before Annually, late March (applications open early January). Sponsors rarely accept late applications.

Go to the official application at cbcfinc.academicworks.com

The Ally Financial Law Scholars: common questions

What is the The Ally Financial Law Scholars?

The The Ally Financial Law Scholars is a scholarship worth Varies (amount not published by the sponsor) from Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. The Ally Financial Law Scholars program is administered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for students pursuing a law degree. It shares the foundation's common application window, opening in early January and closing in late March, with submissions through the CBCF scholarship portal. Immediate relatives of a CBC Member are not eligible.

Who is eligible for the The Ally Financial Law Scholars?

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation requires that applicants be pursuing a law degree, along with 2 further requirements: apply through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation scholarship portal; not be an immediate relative of a Congressional Black Caucus Member. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students.

What is the deadline for the The Ally Financial Law Scholars?

This award does not have a fixed published deadline. Its usual cycle is: Annually, late March (applications open early January). The 2026 cycle ran January 5 to March 27, 2026 and has closed.

Is there a GPA requirement for the The Ally Financial Law Scholars?

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation does not publish a minimum GPA for this award. That usually means applications are assessed holistically, with essays, financial need, recommendations, and community involvement weighed alongside grades.

Is the The Ally Financial Law Scholars only for Black students?

No. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students. We verified this against the sponsor's published criteria on August 13, 2026.

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