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JBJF & Los Defensores Award $50K Scholarships to Latino Law & Journalism Students

Jaime & Blanca Jarrín Foundation and Los Defensores award $50,000+ scholarships to underserved Latino students pursuing law and journalism careers at annual gala.

This initiative addresses critical representation gaps in two fields that profoundly shape society—law and journalism. With Latinos significantly underrepresented in both professions, these scholarships directly combat systemic barriers to higher education while ensuring diverse perspectives are represented in courtrooms and newsrooms. The investment in these students' education creates ripple effects that will benefit entire communities through more culturally competent legal representation and more authentic media coverage of Latino issues. As these scholars graduate and enter their professions, they'll bring much-needed diversity to institutions that make decisions affecting millions of people's lives, ultimately creating a more equitable and representative society.