Scholarship Program

To strengthen the pipeline of minority prosecutors across the nation, the National Black Prosecutors Foundation (NBPF), a 501(c)(3) organization, has established a scholarship for law students who meet academic criteria and possess a demonstrated desire to serve the community.

The NBPF also funds a fellowship for law school students who intern at local and state prosecutors’ offices across the country. In recognizing the financial hardships that prevent some students from securing unpaid internships, the NBPF Fellowship allows students to explore a career in prosecution.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 NBPA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP WILL OPEN IN JUNE

Qualifications

Must be a current law student or May 2025 graduate;
Must have demonstrated commitment to public service;
Must have a demonstrated interest in a career in prosecution;
Must have strong academic credentials;
Must be an active law student member of the NBPA; and
Must not have been a prior recipient of a financial award from the NBPF or a local NBPA Chapter scholarship.

Required Documentation

Resume
Transcript
Letter of Recommendation
Resume

Timeline for Application Process*

June 2025

*These dates are subject to change, but the application timeline will generally be consistent with the dates provided above.

2024 NBPF Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our Inaugural Arthur L. Burnett, Sr. Bar Scholarship Recipient

Arthur L. Burnett, Sr. Bar Scholarship

The NBPF is excited to announce a new scholarship to provide financial assistance for NBPA law student members who are taking the July 2024 bar exam.

The Honorable Arthur L. Burnett Bar Scholarship is in honor of the late Judge Burnett of the District of Columbia Superior Court. Judge Burnett was an avid supporter of the National Black Prosecutors Association. He sponsored the NBPA’s first group of lawyers for admission to the Supreme Court of the United States Bar and was a regular CLE speaker for our organization. Although we are saddened by his recent passing, we know his legacy and impact on the legal community will live on for generations to come.

Qualifications

Must be a graduating third-year law student or have graduated law school in the past 12 months;
Must have a demonstrated interest in a career in prosecution;
Must have strong academic credentials;
Must have a demonstrated financial need;
Must be an active law student member of the NBPA; and
Must not have been a prior recipient of a financial award from the NBPF or a local NBPA Chapter scholarship.

Required Documentation