Application Deadline: August 1st, 2026

Law & Policy Scholarship Overview

The Mainstay Foundation is proud to offer the Law & Policy Scholarship, an initiative of the Law & Policy Network designed to support and recognize emerging leaders committed to public service and community impact in the legal field. The scholarship seeks to invest in students and aspiring professionals pursuing legal education and careers in law, public policy, government, advocacy, and related fields.

Through its Law & Policy Network, The Mainstay Foundation offers a national platform with a global outlook dedicated to cultivating Muslim legal professionals, scholars, and students. Our mission is to advance principled leadership at the intersection of faith, law, and public service. Through mentorship, scholarship, and strategic engagement, we aim to empower members to lead with clarity, serve with conviction, and contribute to shaping the future of law and society.

Eligibility

Applicants for the Law & Policy Scholarship should demonstrate:

  • A strong interest in law, public policy, government, public affairs, or related fields.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5.
  • Leadership potential through extracurricular involvement, community service, research, professional experience, or civic engagement.
  •  Current enrollment in or acceptance to one of the following:
    • An undergraduate program with a pre-law track or demonstrated interest in pursuing law or public policy
    • Enrollment in or acceptance to a J.D. program.

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic merit, demonstrated leadership, commitment to service, and their potential to make meaningful contributions to the legal and policy fields.

Scholarship Recognition

Recipients will be recognized during the Excellence in Service Dinner on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM EST, at La Roma Banquet Hall in Garden City, Michigan, alongside practitioners, students, and community leaders to celebrate achievement, build connections, and inspire the next generation of change makers.

About the Foundation

Founded in 2012, The Mainstay Foundation is a faith-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering communities through education and development initiatives.